Sox fall again, 4-2

While Daisuke Matsuzaka continued to struggle, his teammates made Indians journeyman Jake Westbrook look like Cy Young. Westbrook held the Red Sox to two runs in 6 2/3 innings and Cleveland took Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, 4-2. The Indians lead the series, 2 games to 1.
Cleveland scored a pair of runs in the second off Matsusaka on a single by Ryan Garko and a home run by Kenny Lofton.
The Indians added two more in the fifth on two singles a walk and a fielder's choice. Boston manager Terry Francona pulled Matsusaka and brought in Mike Timlin, who struck out Garko to end the inning.
In the Boston 7th, JD Drew singled to centerfield with one out and Jason Varitek slammed a two-run homer off Westbrook. After Julio Lugo reached on an infield hit, Jensen Lewis came on in relief and struck out Dustin Pedroia.
Cleveland reliever Rafael Betancourt set down the heart of the Red Sox order 1-2-3 in the 8th. Kevin Youkilis went down on strikes, David Ortiz lined out hard to right and Manny Ramirez was retired on an infield popout.
Indians closer Joe Borowski nailed the door shut with a 1-2-3 ninth
Boston hit into three rally-killing double plays.
Game 4 is Tuesday night at Jacobs Field. First pitch is at 8 pm on FOX.

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[soxchamps07]

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