Morning Sports Update: Dustin Pedroia plans to apologize to umpire
Pedroia struck out to end Game 1, then had a few things to say about it.
The Red Sox lost Game 1 of the ALDS, 5-4, but they get right back on the field Friday afternoon for Game 2. Here’s what went down in Cleveland.
Did Dustin Pedroia check his swing on strikeout to end Red Sox-Indians?: Pedroia worked the count full on Indians closer Cody Allen before Allen threw him a nasty curveball in the dirt. Pedroia tried to check his swing, but home plate umpire Brian Knight rung him up, allowing Cleveland to walk away with a 5-4 win. (NESN)
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 7, 2016
Pedroia said afterward he did go around on his swing to end the game and he plans to apologize to Phil Cuzzi tomorrow.
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) October 7, 2016
Nine Innings: Rick Porcello couldn’t have picked a worse time to be at his worst: The Red Sox’ ace was homer-prone in a Game 1 loss, but he was far from the only problem. What follows is the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Indians’ 5-4 win. (Boston.com)
David Ortiz: ‘This is not over yet’: The Red Sox are trailing in the American League Division Series, but David Ortiz is remaining upbeat. (Boston.com)
Edelman added to Patriots injury report: After not being on the injury report at all this season, it appears Julian Edelman’s foot is starting to bother him again. (WEEI)
Patriots’ Martellus Bennett: Roger Goodell ‘looks like a Pringles guy’: New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett hopes his teammates are all playing with a chip on their shoulders — as long as it isn’t Pringles. (Boston.com)
Three Bills defensive backs fined for altercation with Patriots: Safety Robert Blanton says the NFL fined him $21,000 and cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman says he was fined $10,000. Safety Aaron Williams was also fined, but wouldn’t reveal how much. “It’s up there,” Williams said. (CSNNE.com)
Red Sox vs. Indians ALDS Game 2 preview: David Price looks to even series, overcome playoff woes: David Price’s postseason track record isn’t pretty, but it’s not as bad as the aggregate numbers, would have you believe. (Boston.com)
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