Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Boston Holds Off Tigers 1-0 Behind Lackey, Bullpen


DETROIT (AP) — John Lackey edged Justin Verlander in the latest duel of these pitching-rich playoffs, and Boston's bullpen shut down Detroit's big boppers with the game on the line to lift the Red Sox over the Tigers 1-0 Tuesday for a 2-1 lead in the AL championship series.


Mike Napoli homered in the seventh inning off Verlander, and Detroit's attempt at a rally fell short in the eighth when Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder both struck out with runners at the corners.


Lackey allowed four hits in 6 2-3 innings, striking out eight without a walk in a game that was delayed 17 minutes in the second inning because lights on the stadium towers went out.


Detroit trails the series despite three straight gems by its starters. Game 4 is Wednesday night at Comerica Park.


Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=235004608&ft=1&f=
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