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All that matters is getting in to the playoffs. A team can back their way in, stumble, trip, crawl, or show up bloody and battered, but getting in is the goal. The Red Sox are out to prove that, relying on the Angels defeating the Rangers over the last two nights to clinch the AL Wild Card spot in 2009.
On the heels of an awful performance from Michael Bowden, Clay Buchholz went out and allowed more home runs in a game than he has in his entire career. Sure, Boston came back, but it was thwarted when Kevin Youkilis struck out looking to end the game. The fact is, the team has looked lifeless.
Whether Terry Francona is out to rest players or get them ready for the playoffs is entirely his decision. The fact remains that not winning, and in playing the way that they have, does not instill confidence. Maybe the manager has earned the right to manipulate the roster how he sees necessary, but something about losing five straight does not give fans the warm and fuzzies.
Whatever the case, the result is a rematch with the Angels and Red Sox in the ALDS. These teams seem to meet nearly every season. For the Angels, they will simply be looking for a different result. There is no doubt that they will be catching Boston at the right time.
On to the notes.
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