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Moriarty9 · 08-03-2008, 11:27 AM

Rangers, Angels fight for pennant
Red Sox ousted in Game 5 of ALDS by Texas
Tuesday, October 8, 2013

BOSTON - The season came to an end for the Red Sox tonight as they fell to the Texas Rangers, 8-2, in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.
Red Sox starter Johan Santana seemed to be on cruise control for much of his outing, working with a 2-0 lead through 4 2/3 innings before the Rangers were able to strike. Juan Encarnacion and Willy Aybar had consecutive singles with one out in the fifth inning before being advanced by a Norris Hopper bunt, leaving two men in scoring position with two outs. Santana was quickly ahead of Jose Perez before the Texas shortstop roped a two-run double, which was followed by a Dave Rose RBI single, erasing Boston's lead and putting the Rangers ahead, 3-2.
Texas continued to attack Santana in the sixth inning as Chris Snyder hit a leadoff home run and Hopper knocked in a run on a groundout.
As the Red Sox lineup failed to produce any signs of a rally after losing its lead, the Rangers continued to keep the pressure on Boston and were able to score three more runs off the bullpen as the game progressed.
For the Red Sox, the loss brings an end to their season with a bit of disappointment. For Texas, it presents the opportunity to take on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for the right to represent the American League in the World Series against either the Philadelphia Phillies or San Diego Padres.

08-03-2008, 11:27 AM	#217 (permalink)
Moriarty9 Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 413	Rangers, Angels fight for pennant Red Sox ousted in Game 5 of ALDS by Texas Tuesday, October 8, 2013 BOSTON - The season came to an end for the Red Sox tonight as they fell to the Texas Rangers, 8-2, in Game 5 of the American League Division Series. Red Sox starter Johan Santana seemed to be on cruise control for much of his outing, working with a 2-0 lead through 4 2/3 innings before the Rangers were able to strike. Juan Encarnacion and Willy Aybar had consecutive singles with one out in the fifth inning before being advanced by a Norris Hopper bunt, leaving two men in scoring position with two outs. Santana was quickly ahead of Jose Perez before the Texas shortstop roped a two-run double, which was followed by a Dave Rose RBI single, erasing Boston's lead and putting the Rangers ahead, 3-2. Texas continued to attack Santana in the sixth inning as Chris Snyder hit a leadoff home run and Hopper knocked in a run on a groundout. As the Red Sox lineup failed to produce any signs of a rally after losing its lead, the Rangers continued to keep the pressure on Boston and were able to score three more runs off the bullpen as the game progressed. For the Red Sox, the loss brings an end to their season with a bit of disappointment. For Texas, it presents the opportunity to take on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for the right to represent the American League in the World Series against either the Philadelphia Phillies or San Diego Padres.