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Two very different stars shining bright for Red Sox

There's no denying the impact that Kevin Youkilis and Dustin Pedroia had on the Red Sox this season, so it's not surprising that they're shining in the ALCS.   Full story >
  •  Game 3: Mon., 4:37 ET     Youkilis' solo homer     Pedroia's two-homer game

Photo: Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis combined for three homers in Game 2.  (Getty Images)
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Waiting for info: Beckett short on Game 2 explanation

Josh Beckett was adamant Sunday that injury wasn't at the root of his struggles in Game 2. But it's clear that he hasn't been in his usual playoff form.   Full story >
  •  Game 3: Mon., 4:37 p.m. ET  •  Gear     Beckett's rough outing  •  ALCS coverage

Photo: Josh Beckett wipes his face in the dugout during Game 2 on Saturday.  (AP)
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Red Sox have ace in the hole ready to start Game 3

Jon Lester has been nothing short of a revelation in the playoffs, but he feels no extra pressure with the "ace" tag as he prepares for Game 3 of the ALCS.   Full story >
  •  Game 3: Mon., 4:37 p.m. ET  •  Gear  •  Elements favor Sox  •  Fenway or Rays' way

Photo: Game 3 starter Jon Lester works out at Fenway Park on Sunday.  (Charles Krupa/AP)
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No shortage of drama in ALCS roller-coaster ride

Time wasn't of the essence in Game 2 of the ALCS on Saturday, as the Sox and Rays saw their starters struggle, bullpens expended and offenses catch fire.   Full story >
  •  Game 3: Monday, 4:37 p.m. ET  •  Gear     Instant Rewind: ALCS Game 2

Photo: Kevin Cash can't stop Fernando Perez from scoring the winning run.  (Mike Carlson/AP)
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Ellsbury turns the page after heartbreaking loss

In his latest MLBlog, Jacoby Ellsbury says although it would have been nice to go up 2-0 in the ALCS, the Sox are looking ahead to Game 3.   Ellsbury's MLBlog >
  •  Game 3: Monday, 4:37 p.m. ET  •  Gear  •  MLBlogs  •  Complete coverage

Photo: Jacoby Ellsbury warms up prior to Game 2 of the ALCS.  (Elsa/Getty Images)
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Get tickets for the Red Sox Hall of Fame Gala

Get your tickets now for the 2008 Red Sox Hall of Fame Gala on Nov. 7 to see former Sox stars honored. Proceeds benefit the Red Sox Foundation.   Buy tickets >
  •  Buy ALCS tickets  •  Red Sox Foundation  •  Red Sox history  •  Ebersol's Fields

 
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AVG
Pedroia
.326
2. Youkilis
.312
3. Ellsbury
.280
ERA
Matsuzaka
2.90
2. Lester
3.21
3. Beckett
4.03
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