Chisox open up can of whoopass, Yanks solve Colon

Yikes. Can easily say that was Clement's worst performance all year. Gave up a staggering 8 runs in 3 1/3 IP. He just hasn't had it since he was hit back around the All Star break. Let's hope Francona buries him in the pen. Replace him with Arroyo, who has at least had some good starts down the stretch.

Chisox took full advantage of every Clement mistake, which was just about every other pitch. Why was he left in so long?

Pen management was a little sketchy as well. Would love to hear the explanations (Terry-isms) behind the moves...

Sox bats couldn't get anything going against a solid Contreras. He struggled early but never gave up the big inning. And once the Sox were in a hole, it was all over...

Sox look to bounce back with Wells. Big games always seem to bring out the best in him. Not to mention that the Chisox may have spent all their run production last night. Pressure will build up especially if he keeps them down early. Lack of playoff experience should make them press as the game goes on. Red Sox will be loose and ready to go, returning to Boston tied 1-1...

Yanks get solid pitching from Mussina. He went 5 2/3 IP but threw 100 pitches. Not efficient, but effective. Angels just couldn't get anything going. Yanks on the other hand took advantage of a slow start by Colon and scored all the runs they would need in the 1st. Rivera looked a little shaky in the 9th, giving up a hit, BB, and a run. Angels should gain some confidence after that.

Yanks throw out their Wang again tonight. The rookie showed he was not ready for prime time last week in a big game at Fenway. Very shaky. Not a good sign for a kid that pitched pretty well all season. His knees will be knocking again tonight as the Angels will rebound...

Of Note... Padres ace Jake Peavy pitched with a broken rib vs Cards yesterday. Apparently it was broken in a celebration with teammates on the mound after they clinched a playoff birth. He tried to pitch through it (unknowingly) but was lit up. He's done for the season, and so is his team...