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Pedro! Pedro! Pedro!

I'm ready to see Pedro Martinez push the World Series to a game seven. Go for it, buddy!

Three words:

Do or die.

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about 1 month ago: Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett works against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Josh Beckett dealing and it's time to get to Jered Weaver.

1-1 game going into the sixth.

by Jae Hong - AP

about 1 month ago: Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett, who is the scheduled starter for game 2, answers questions at a press conference prior to start game 1 of the American League division baseball series Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)

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There was almost a catastrophe today.

I went to grab my Josh Beckett shirt and put it on for good luck, but I couldn't find it. It wasn't in my closet. I freaked out a little bit.

Bad mojo, for sure.

But I calmed down because I saw another shirt I could wear -- maybe even a better shirt. A shirt that will lead the Red Sox to a game two victory:

Bill Mueller, No. 11.

All is good in the world. Let's win this thing.

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Do it, Papi.

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Hunter just went long to make it 3-0.

by Chris Carlson - AP

about 1 month ago: Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz walks on to the field during practice in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in preparation for the team's upcoming American League division series baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to playoff baseball.

Tonight is game one of the American League Divisional Series between the Red Sox and Angels. As we all know, these two teams are no stranger to each other. The history is wonderful for Red Sox fans, and something you want to forget if you're an Angels fan.

Let's take a closer look at tonight's game.

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about 1 month ago: Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin, right, celebrates after St. Louis Cardinals' Rick Ankiel, left, struck out to end Game 1 of the National League division baseball series, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers won 5-3. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Another cool, crisp October day means more playoff baseball. Here's what's on tap this afternoon before the Red Sox and Angels kick of their series at 9:37 p.m. EST:

Colorado @ Philadelphia - 2:37 p.m. EST
PHI leads series, 1-0
COL A. Cook vs. PHI C. Hamels

St. Louis @ Los Angeles - 6:07 p.m. EST
LAD leads series, 1-0
STL A. Wainwright vs. LAD C. Kershaw

Note: just a reminder, there will be a gamethread for the Red Sox-Angels series. This thread is just for COL/PHI and STL/LAD.

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This is just a really cool photo. That's the Twins' Delmon Young.

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Wipe the slate clean because today playoff baseball starts.

Scratch that. Playoff baseball started last night with this game. OK, so technically it wasn't postseason baseball, but it felt like it. And that's what really matters, right?

Here's the action we'll see today:

Game One:
Rockies @ Phillies - 2:37 p.m. EST
COL U. Jimenez v. PHI C. Lee

Game Two:
Twins @ Yankees - 6:07 p.m. EST
MIN ???  v. NYY C.C. Sabathia

Game Three:
Cardinals @ Dodgers - 9:37 p.m. EST
STL C. Carpenter v. LAD R. Wolf

Feel free to use this thread to discuss all three games on today's docket. If last night's game means anything for this postseason, we're in for one helluva ride.