Red Sox 9, Angels 1
Boston got huge contributions from David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez and Curt Shilling to wrap up a 3-0 series sweep of the Angels Sunday. Ortiz and Ramirez each hit home runs, while Shilling pitched seven strong innings, yielding just six hits and no runs. Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy writes that Shilling is once again the toast of the town again…T.J. Simers of The L.A. Times writes that the Angels failures rest squarely on the shoulders of manger Mike Scioscia.
Yankees 8, Indians 4
The Bronx Bombers avoided a series sweep, thanks in large part to Johnny Damon’s three-run home run in the fifth inning. Things looked bleak early for New York, especially when Roger Clemens was spanked for three runs in just 2.1 innings. Youngster Phil Hughes relieved Clemens and quieted the Cleveland bats long enough for the Yankees’ slumbering offense to finally produce. Rumors circulated before the game that Joe Torre’s job was on the line if the Yankees lost. Joe Sherman of the NY Post believes that Torre should keep his job regardless if the Yankees can come back in this series…The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes that Tribe starter Paul Byrd wants the ball in Game 4.
