Red Sox Clinch Playoff Spot On John Lackey's Gem

Discussion in 'Baseball Talk' started by Sportsguy, Sep 20, 2013.

  1. Sportsguy

    Sportsguy AKA-Sportsguy9695

    The Red Sox clubhouse was quiet after the team clinched its first postseason berth since 2009, about as quiet as the Orioles' bats were against John Lackey.

    Boston has much bigger goals.

    Lackey pitched a two-hit complete game, Stephen Drew hit a two-run homer and the Red Sox beat Baltimore 3-1 on Thursday night to complete an impressive turnaround from last season's last place-finish.

    The win ensured Boston at least a wild-card berth and lowered its magic number to one for clinching the AL East. A year ago, under Bobby Valentine, the Red Sox finished 69-93 record -- their worst since 1965.

    Source: ESPN
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 20, 2013