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Red Sox shuffle lineup heading into Game 2 of ALCS vs AstrosBOSTON (AP) Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has shuffled his lineup for Game 2 against the Houston Astros, putting infielders Ian Kinsler and Rafael Devers and catcher Christian Vazquez in the starting lineup for the first...

The HOUSTON and the BOSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 10/14/2018 at 7:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Houston Astros (106-59) at Boston Red Sox (111-55) DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 13 - 8:09 PM EST WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts ROT TEAM PS OU RL 951 HOUSTON () () (-110)   952 BOSTON TV: 7:05 PM LINE: PREDICTION: BOSTON , HOUSTON Oddsmakers currently have...

AP Sports WriterKershaw struggles as Dodgers lose to Brewers in NLCS openerBy JAY COHENMILWAUKEE (AP) Clayton Kershaw pounded his glove over and over, yelling ''Let's go!'' as he walked off the mound.Pretty soon, he was gone.Kershaw was hit hard in the shortest start of his spotty playoff career,...

AP Sports WriterReliever Woodruff's homer stuns Kershaw, Brewers take Game 1By GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) The high-five at the plate from Brandon Woodruff nearly took out Lorenzo Cain.It's not often that reliever hits a home run.Batting left-handed. Off lefty Clayton Kershaw. In the playoffs.Woodruff stunned the ace with...

AP Sports WriterKershaw struggles, Dodgers fall to Brews 6-5 in NLCS openerBy JAY COHENMILWAUKEE (AP) Clayton Kershaw pounded his glove over and over, yelling ''Let's go!'' as he walked off the mound.Pretty soon, he was gone.Kershaw was hit hard in the shortest start of his spotty playoff career,...

AP Sports WriterSale, Cora make early exits for Red Sox in ALCS Game 1By KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) Red Sox ace Chris Sale and manager Alex Cora both made early exits in Game 1 of the AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros.Sale lasted just four innings Saturday night,...

AP Sports WriterKershaw struggles, Dodgers fall to Brews 6-5 in NLCS openerBy JAY COHENMILWAUKEE (AP) Clayton Kershaw pounded his glove over and over, yelling ''Let's go!'' as he walked off the mound.Pretty soon, he was gone.Kershaw was hit hard in the shortest start of his spotty playoff career,...

Red Sox manager Alex Cora ejected from Game 1 of ALCSBOSTON (AP) Red Sox manager Alex Cora has been ejected from Game 1 of the AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros for arguing a called third strike in the fifth inning that ended Boston's first rally of...

AP Sports WriterReliever Woodruff's homer stuns Kershaw, Brewers take Game 1By GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) The high-five at the plate from Brandon Woodruff nearly took out Lorenzo Cain.It's not often that reliever hits a home run.Batting left-handed. Off lefty Clayton Kershaw. In the playoffs.Woodruff stunned the ace with...

AP Sports WriterBrewers' bullpen showing cracks against DodgersBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) Told he had the day off after pitching three shutout innings in the NL Championship Series opener, hard-throwing Milwaukee left-hander Josh Hader wasn't expecting a call to the bullpen.After watching Brewers relievers blow a late three-run...

Injured Brewers pitcher Suter told to stay out of dugoutMILWAUKEE (AP) Injured Brewers pitcher Brent Suter says he's no longer allowed in the dugout during the NL Championship Series. He was with his teammates for Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Suter tweeted about the situation before Game...

LEADING OFF: Verlander-Sale in ALCS, Brews try for 2-0 leadBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:ACES ABOUNDJustin Verlander and the World Series champion Houston Astros face Red Sox lefty Chris Sale in a marquee matchup to start the AL Championship Series at Fenway Park.The...