two strikes

Joey Votto fouled off a tough pitch with two strikes, giving himself a chance for one more swing.

Sure the Boston Red Sox made the post season, but in a town who has won two recent World Titles that simply is not good enough, and their exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels is one that is going to leave a sour taste in the mouth of Red Sox nation.

Getting swept out of the first round of the playoffs tends to make a fan base sick, but this loss is one that seemed avoidable.

Not once, not twice, but three times their, All Star Closer Jonathan Papplebon had two outs and two strikes on Angels' hitters and yet they all reached a base, and the Red Sox season came to an end.