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Boston OF Drew out of lineup for Game 2 of ALCS
Boston OF Drew out of lineup for Game 2 of ALCS
The Associated Press,
Oct 11, 2008
Boston outfielder J.D. Drew was out of the lineup Saturday night for Game 2 of the AL championship series, though manager Terry Francona said the move was not injury-related. Drew was hit in the right shoulder by a pitch from hard-throwing Tampa Bay reliever Grant Balfour in the eighth inning of Game 1. ...More |
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Cubs Team Report
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Cubs Team Report Oct 12, 2008
The Cubs were the best in the National League over the long haul, but once again, they fell short in the Division Series, getting swept for the second consecutive year.
The regular-season success hinged on two things: solid starting pitching and a new-look offense that stressed getting on base with regularity. The result was that the Cubs led the NL in runs scored, walks and on-base percentage.
The biggest surprise might have been right-hander Ryan Dempster, who moved from closer to the starting rotation. By the end of the season, Dempster was the ace of the staff, finishing with a 17-6 record and 2.96 ERA.
The worst fears of manager Lou Piniella were realized in the short playoff. ...More |
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