Final
Red Sox nearing homefield advantage, continue set against Orioles
Sep 28, 2013 - 1:40 PM (Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox have two chances to clinch the best record in the American League Saturday.The Red Sox can secure the AL's No. 1 seed if Oakland loses at Seattle this afternoon, or if Boston wins tonight against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
The AL East champions turn to Jon Lester for his final start of the regular season. Lester, a candidate to pitch Game 1 of the AL Division Series, is 3-0 over his last four starts and hasn't lost since Aug. 29 against the Orioles. The lefty has given up a total of two runs over his last two starts.
Lester has dominated the Orioles in his career with a 15-3 mark and a 2.80 ERA in 24 contests. The downside is he's 1-2 with a 4.00 ERA against them this season. He is 1-3 in his last four decisions versus Baltimore.
Wei-Yin Chen takes the mound for the Orioles. Chen hasn't received a decision in his last five starts and has only one win over his previous 10 appearances. The lefty is 2-2 with a 5.08 ERA in six games when facing the Red Sox.
Daniel Nava and David Ortiz each slugged a three-run homer, as Boston crushed Baltimore, 12-3, Friday night. Stephen Drew added two hits and drove in three, with Jonny Gomes hitting a solo shot for the Red Sox, who have taken five of seven.
Clay Buchholz (12-1) capped his season with seven effective innings, allowing seven hits and three runs while fanning four.
"It's a good stepping stone," Buchholz said. "I'm just glad the team could score all those runs. There wasn't a whole lot of stress in the outing today."
Adam Jones launched a two-run shot and Chris Davis contributed a homer for the Orioles, who have dropped seven of their last nine.
Scott Feldman (5-6) was tagged in defeat for eight hits and as many runs over just 2 1/3 frames.
"It would've been nice to finish up a little stronger heading to the offseason coming off a good game," Feldman said. "But the bottom line is, we all, everybody in here, wanted to make the playoffs and we didn't do it. Hopefully next year we'll get in there."
The Orioles have a 9-8 edge on the Red Sox this season.
- BOSTON: 5
BALTIMORE: 6
Final
Sep 28 10:27 PM - Steve Pearce double to left scored Nate McLouth and Danny Valencia with one out. On the play, Steve Pearce advances to third on the throw. Runner on third with one out and Jason Pridie due up.
Red Sox 5, Orioles 6 Bot 8, 1 OutSep 28 10:09 PM - Daniel Nava single to left scored Dustin Pedroia with two out. On the play, Jason Pridie's fielding error, Jonny Gomes thrown out at third. Runner on first with two out and Brandon Snyder due up.
Red Sox 5, Orioles 4 Top 7, 2 OutsSep 28 9:34 PM - Jonny Gomes single to left scored Stephen Drew with one out. On the play, Dustin Pedroia advances to second. Runners on first and second and Daniel Nava due up.
Red Sox 4, Orioles 4 Top 7, 1 OutSep 28 9:26 PM - David Ross double to left scored Daniel Nava with one out. Runner on second and Will Middlebrooks due up.
Red Sox 3, Orioles 4 Top 6, 1 OutSep 28 9:03 PM - Danny Valencia single to left scored Adam Jones with one out. On the play, Matt Wieters advances to second. Runners on first and second and Nick Markakis due up.
Red Sox 2, Orioles 4 Bot 5, 1 OutSep 28 8:53 PM - Matt Wieters single to left scored J.J. Hardy with one out. On the play, Adam Jones advances to third. Runners on first and third and Danny Valencia due up.
Red Sox 2, Orioles 3 Bot 5, 1 OutSep 28 8:52 PM - Dustin Pedroia single to center scored Stephen Drew with one out. Runner on second and Mike Napoli due up.
Red Sox 2, Orioles 2 Top 5, 1 OutSep 28 8:41 PM - David Ross single to second scored Jonny Gomes with two out. On the play, Daniel Nava advances to third. Runners on first and third and Will Middlebrooks due up.
Red Sox 1, Orioles 2 Top 4, 2 OutsSep 28 8:23 PM - Brian Roberts lead-off Home Run (8) to left. J.J. Hardy due up.
Red Sox 0, Orioles 2 Bot 3, 0 OutsSep 28 7:57 PM - Steve Pearce double to right scored Nick Markakis with two out. Runner on second and Jason Pridie due up.
Red Sox 0, Orioles 1 Bot 2, 2 OutsSep 28 7:45 PM - BOSTON: 0
BALTIMORE: 0
Top 1, 0 Outs
Sep 28 7:07 PM
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