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ANAHEIM, Calif.(AP) Six measly baserunners and no runs.

That's how Boston opened the postseason, with an offensive flameout in a 5-0 loss Thursday night to the Los Angeles Angels, the team the Red Sox have dominated in October for the better part of a quarter-century.

After finishing ...

ANAHEIM, Calif.(AP) Torii Hunter rocked Angel Stadium with a three-run home run off Jon Lester in the fifth inning to give the Los Angeles Angels a 3-0 lead over the Boston Red Sox in their playoff opener on Thursday night.

Hunter drove an 0-1 pitch off the front of the giant rock fountain ...

Okajima unexpectedly returned to the team Saturday, according to the Boston Globe, but it isn't expected that he'll pitch until at least Monday.

Bulger received a cortisone shot in his shoulder Sunday, one day after leaving a game against Oakland with tightness. He apparently has tendinitis in his biceps. Bulger planned to throw in the bullpen during Tuesday's workout before the Angels decide whether he'll be available this week, but the rel...