After going from last place to ALCS, Red Sox optimistic
The Boston Red Sox say their rebuilding plans are ahead of scheduleOCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHRIS SALE #51 - PITCHER - ATLANTA BRAVES
18-3 W-L •
1.01 WHIP •
2.38 ERA
18-3 W-L
1.01 WHIP
2.38 ERA
Alvarez returns from double knee surgery to win ALCS MVP
Two years after winning an AL Rookie of the Year Award, Yordan Alvarez has an AL Championship Series MVP to add to his trophy caseOCTOBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Sox run out of fight, fall to Astros in ALCS Game 6
Boston's bats went quiet for the third straight game and the Red Sox bowed out of the AL Championship Series with a punchless 5-0 loss to the Houston Astros in Game 6OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston looks to clinch pennant with victory over Boston
Houston will look to clinch a series win with a victory over Boston in Game 6 of the ALCSOCTOBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gives up four runs Sale allowed four runs (two earned) on three hits and two walks while striking out seven batters in 5.1 innings in Game 5 of the ALCS against the Astros on Wednesday. He was saddle...
Impact The whiffs were there for Sale, and he actually pitched quite well through his first five frames, allowing nothing more than a second-inning solo shot by Yordan Alvarez. Everything unraveled in the sixth inning, however, when he started to face Houston's best bats for the third time. A walk and an error to start the frame put him in trouble right away, and he was eventually pulled after allowing a two-RBI double by Yordan Alvarez, who would later come around to score himself. It hasn't been a postseason to remember for the veteran lefty, who's only thrown nine innings across his three starts and owns an 8.00 ERA.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Would Chris Sale Be Comfortable Pitching For Red Sox In ALCS Game 7? Chris Sale always is ready to be there when the Boston Red Sox need him, even if it means pitching on short rest in a Game 7.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • NESN.COM
LEADING OFF: LA homecoming for Braves' Fried in NLCS Game 5
In the only playoff game of the night Thursday, the Atlanta Braves can win their first pennant in 22 years with a victory in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series at Dodger StadiumOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB playoffs top plays: Astros, Braves both move one win away from World Series
The Astros and Braves both moved within one win of the World Series with dominant performances. Here are the highlights!OCTOBER 21, 2021
LEADING OFF: LA homecoming for Braves' Fried in NLCS Game 5
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Astros find a hero in Framber Valdez as Red Sox lose control of unpredictable ALCS
Framber Valdez's brilliant Game 5 outing has turned a wildly unpredictable ALCS in Houston's favor, Jordan Shusterman writes.OCTOBER 21, 2021
Red Sox 'Very Proud' Of Chris Sale Despite Earning ALCS Game 5 Loss Red Sox starter Chris Sale was credited the loss as Boston dropped Game 5 of the ACLS against the Houston Astros, but the team was pleased.
OCTOBER 21, 2021 • NESN.COM
Eovaldi looks to save Red Sox season after bats go quiet
Following two weak performances at the plate, the Boston Red Sox now turn to Nathan Eovaldi to try to save their season on just two days’ restOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros' Valdez goes 8, beats Red Sox 9-1 for 3-2 ALCS lead
Framber Valdez gave the Houston Astros the start they were looking forOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
This Has Been Point Of Emphasis For Chris Sale Since ALCS Game 1 Chris Sale reveals what he's been working on the most since his brief outing in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • NESN.COM
LEADING OFF: Curious pitching strategy in playoffs all over
In a postseason already marked by curious pitching strategy, Julio Urías returns to his regular role in the rotation when the Los Angeles Dodgers play Atlanta in Game 4 of the NL C...OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros awaken for 7 in 9th, beat Boston 9-2 to tie ALCS 2-2
Jose Altuve hit a tying home run in the eighth inning and the Houston offense awakened with seven runs in the ninth on Tuesday night as the Astros came back to beat the Boston Red...OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Curious pitching strategy in playoffs all over
In a postseason already marked by curious pitching strategy, Julio Urías returns to his regular role in the rotation when the Los Angeles Dodgers play Atlanta in Game 4 of the NL C...OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Set to start Game 5 Sale will start Game 5 of the ALCS against the Astros on Wednesday unless he's needed in relief for Tuesday's Game 4 matchup, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact While Sale is technically available out of the bullpen Tuesday, the Red Sox would likely much prefer for him to handle multiple innings at the start of Wednesday's contest. He's had a limited role in his two playoff starts thus far this year, lasting a combined 3.2 innings while allowing six runs on nine hits.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Allows one run in Game 1 Sale allowed one run on five hits and a walk while striking out two in 2.2 innings in Friday's loss to the Astros in Game 1 of the ALCS. He didn't factor into the decision.
Impact Sale gave up a run in the bottom of the first inning Friday but held the Astros scoreless during the remainder of his outing. He's made two starts since the postseason began and has posted a 14.73 ERA and 3.00 WHIP in 3.2 innings. The southpaw tentatively lines up to make his next start at home in Game 5 on Wednesday, but he could be available sooner since he threw just 61 pitches in Game 1.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'Pen gets workout after brief Sale start HOUSTON -- Red Sox manager Alex Cora knew the risk that came with tabbing Chris Sale as the starter for Game 1 of the American League Champi...
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • MLB.COM
Chris Sale still isn't himself; Red Sox bullpen can't quite pick up slack in ALCS Game 1 Very few pitchers return from Tommy John surgery immediately as good as ever. Sale is going through some inconsistency.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chris Sale Is Conductor Of Nathan Eovaldi Hype Train After Game 1 Loss Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale is happy to have Nathan Eovaldi on the mound for Game 2 against the Houston Astros on Saturday.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • NESN.COM
MLB playoffs top plays: Houston Astros defeat Boston Red Sox in ALCS Game 1
The Houston Astros emerged victorious against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the ALCS. Check out the highlights!OCTOBER 16, 2021
Correa's time: Late HR helps Astros top Bosox in ALCS opener
Carlos Correa hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that helped the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in Game 1 of the AL Championship SeriesOCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
