ALDS – Boston Red Sox at Anaheim Angels – Game 2
The Anaheim Angels may have had the best record in the Major Leagues this season but if they don’t win Game 2 on Friday night they could be headed for an early exit in this year’s playoffs. The Angels lost the opener of this best of five series 4-1 on Wednesday and now must beat Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Red Sox on Friday or face the unpleasant prospect of having to win three straight against the World Champs.
ALDS Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays – Game 2
The Tampa Bay Rays will look to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their best of five series against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. The Rays won 6-4 on Thursday thanks to two home runs by Evan Longoria. Tampa will send Scott Kazmir to the mound on Friday. He will be opposed by Chicago’s Mark Buehrle.
ALDS – Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays (Game 1)
The Tampa Bay Rays face the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of their American League Division Series on Thursday afternoon. The Sox come into the game having won three must-win games in a row just to make the playoffs while Tampa has been resting at home. Now Chicago must piece together a pitching rotation while Tampa is set, starting with their best pitcher, James Shields on Thursday.

