Who will be the game opener on 2009 MLB Playoff schedule as announced?
(Sports Network) – Although an American League East title is no longer within reach, the Boston Red Sox have an opportunity to clinch a berth in the upcoming playoffs in tonight’s clash with the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Boston’s magic number for claiming the AL’s Wild Card is two, meaning a win over the Blue Jays this evening combined with a Texas loss to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim would put the Red Sox into the postseason for a third straight year. The Red Sox will have to make it in as a wild card after losing all three matchups with the rival New York Yankees over the weekend, with the Bronx Bombers wrapping up the AL East title with Sunday’s 4-2 triumph. Boston starter Paul Byrd was reached for three runs over 5 2/3 innings to take the loss, with Jason Bay leading the Red Sox offense by going 2-for-4 and scoring both of the team’s runs. The Red Sox will try to bounce back when they take on a Toronto squad that’s lost eight in a row at Fenway Park, including all six
(Sports Network) – Although an American League East title is no longer within reach, the Boston Red Sox have an opportunity to clinch a berth in the upcoming playoffs in tonight’s clash with the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Boston’s magic number for claiming the AL’s Wild Card is two, meaning a win over the Blue Jays this evening combined with a Texas loss to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim would put the Red Sox into the postseason for a third straight year. The Red Sox will have to make it in as a wild card after losing all three matchups with the rival New York Yankees over the weekend, with the Bronx Bombers wrapping up the AL East title with Sunday’s 4-2 triumph. Boston starter Paul Byrd was reached for three runs over 5 2/3 innings to take the loss, with Jason Bay leading the Red Sox offense by going 2-for-4 and scoring both of the team’s runs. The Red Sox will try to bounce back when they take on a Toronto squad that’s lost eight in a row at Fenway Park, including all six
The 2009 Philadelphia Phillies Playoff Schedule Announced playoff schedule includes the chance to host the Colorado Rockies in the divisional playoffs this season. The Phillies even get to kick off the playoffs, but the schedule could really upset a number of fans, because the games are going to be during work hours. In a move that really questions whether Major League Baseball wants people to watch these games on television, the Phillies will open the 2009 MLB Playoffs at 11:37 A.M. PST on Wednesday. Yes, that’s right, there will be baseball before lunch on the West Coast. It’s not so bad for the baseball fans that can work from home or watch a few games in the employee lounge, but that could make it tougher for fans to enjoy the games in their entirety. Sources: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2250399/2009_philadelphia_phillies_playoff.html?
