Holy crap that game was stressful. Being so close through the whole game, any mistake could have cost the Angels the win. Any running error would be magnified ten-fold. And so when the Sox were caught stealing twice, their chances diminished. When they were unable to sacrifice runners over twice, they had even less chance. When you have to face the vaunted Angels bullpen after a magnificent start by Byrd, you've got no chance. But they gave it their all...and made it too damn stressful.

Scioscia was 0-5 in game 1's. Now he's 1-5. Good or bad? Don't know yet. In 2002, they lost the first game of every series, but they also lost the first game last year and made it nowhere, however, they did lose the first game this year and beat the Yankees. Probably doesn't matter. I'll gladly take the game one win IN Chicago. Home field advantage now belongs to the Angels - though the Sox did have the best record in the majors this year on the road. It's shaping up to be a great series - I just hope every game from here on out isn't as stressful as this one.

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