导出博客文章NEW YORK -- The next time David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox conduct postgame
interviews, they hope their comments take place in a raucous clubhouse during a
boisterous celebration for clinching the American League East.The Red Sox did
not clinch Tuesday as Ortiz was 0-for-5 with two strikeouts and stranded seven
runners during a 6-4 loss.Their next opportunity will be Wednesday in Ortizs
penultimate game against the Yankees.The Red Sox won 11 of their last 12 to be
in position for their eighth division title. They need a win, or a loss by
Toronto to Baltimore, but neither happened in the series opener.Ortizs comments
were also as quiet as his bat. He did not field any questions and before exiting
the clubhouse said: That aint fun. They got me out, just put it down like that.
They tricked me tonight. Too much talking between the pitcher and catcher. Ill
trick them tomorrow.If Ortiz can trick the Yankees by getting more big hits in a
win, the Red Sox will be division champions, doing so after starting their
11-game streak with four straight victories over the Yankees at Fenway Park.I
mean its what he always does, Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts said. He comes
through in those situations. Nobodys perfect so hell be ready to go
tomorrow.Beside Ortizs inability to add to his 124 RBI, David Price allowed
three home runs among 12 hits in 6 1/3 innings.The Red Sox hope Clay Buchholz
can continue his recent resurgence and further improve his chances of being on
the postseason roster. The Red Sox can use an effective Buchholz since Drew
Pomeranz (forearm soreness) was scratched from his Thursday start and Steven
Wright remains out with shoulder bursitis.On the surface, Buchholzs numbers of
8-10 with a 5.00 ERA in in 36 appearances (20 starts), are not appealing but
playoff roster construction often is a what have you done for me lately
business.And for Buchholz, the answer is this: 4-0 with a 3.09 ERA in his last
six starts. Those wins are not necessarily a situation where he has been blessed
with tremendous run support.I knew it wasnt going to be bad all year, Buchholz
told reporters in Baltimore last week. There were a stretch that I didnt really
know what was going on and I didnt know how to fix it. And when I tried to fix
it, I was trying too hard and overdoing a lot of things, overanalyzing.His run
of effective starts began Aug. 16 and 23 in a 4-3 loss and a 2-1 victory against
Detroit and Tampa Bay, respectively. Three relief appearances followed and then
came four more starts this month against San Diego, Toronto, New York and
Baltimore.Only the start against the Blue Jays can be considered ineffective as
Buchholz allowed six runs and four hits in three innings of Bostons 11-8
victory. In the other three starts, he allowed four earned runs and 18 hits in
19 2/3 innings.Buchholz is 6-9 with a 5.99 ERA in 19 appearances (18 starts)
against the Yankees. On Sept. 16, he allowed two runs and seven hits in six
innings at Fenway Park.The Yankees have won five of their last 15 games
following a seven-game winning streak and are barely mathematically alive. They
are four games behind Baltimore with five to play, but also are behind Houston,
Seattle and Detroit.Gary Sanchez hit his 20th home run and Tyler Austin had the
tiebreaking home run in the seventh Tuesday, and at this point the storylines
for the Yankees are not about postseason plans but development.There are some
good things that have happened but no because were about winning championships
and whenever you fall short, theres a ton of disappointment, manager Joe Girardi
said when asked if this season has been successful. Its very difficult. You look
and examine everything thats went on with the player and what you need to do to
get to that level. So I think there are successful stories but as an overall
success, no.Bryan Mitchell makes his fifth start of the season and eighth of his
career Wednesday for the Yankees. He pitched in Fridays 9-0 loss at Toronto but
allowed three runs (one earned) and six hits in a career-high six innings.
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Philadelphia is 2-0 against the Senators this season and scored five goals in
each victory. The Flyers recorded a 5-0 win in Ottawa on Nov. 12 and then earned
a 5-2 home decision on Nov. 19. The Flyers have claimed three straight and four
of the last five encounters with the Sens overall and Philly has won two in a
row and three of its past four tests in Canadas capital city. MIAMI -- Mario
Chalmers phone has been ringing for the last few weeks, the calls coming from
teams curious about how his recovery is progressing.Hes about to have a concrete
answer.Chalmers is on target to be cleared for full basketball activity this
week, eight months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon. He thinks he could
be on an NBA floor again by early December.Right now, I can pretty much do
everything, Chalmers said. Ive been on the court the last two, three months just
working on getting back. Im back to sprinting, running and jumping.Hes always
been supremely confident in his game. That hasnt changed.Never will, either,
Chalmers said.The 30-year-old was a starter on Miamis title teams in 2012 and
2013 -- among active players, only Tony Parker has also been a starting point
guard on multiple championship squads. Miami went to the NBA Finals in four
straight seasons when Chalmers was with Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris
Bosh, but the 2014 title series still causes Chalmers some angst.My last
performance in the Finals, thats the one thing I do want to change if I ever get
the opportunity again, Chalmers said. Thats the one thing that really sticks out
in my mind.So hell look to sign with a title contender.Chalmers knows itll be a
prove-yourself deal for the rest of this season, and that hell almost certainly
be asked to serve in a backup role. Hes fine with that, saying a chance is all
he needs right now.Ive been to four Finals, Chalmers said. Theres a lot I can
share. And whatever nervousness I have coming back, its all going to be gone as
soon as that first shot goes in.---HARDENS STREAKJames Harden is having a
November to remember.In six games so far this month, the Houston guard is
averaging 30.3 points, 14.2 assists and 8.5 rebounds. Hes got triple-doubles in
his last two games, something only Elvin Hayes has done in Rockets history. And
according to the Elias Sports Bureau, Harden is the first NBA player with at
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averaged 39.5 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.---VIDEO OFFNBA teams have
the option this season of reviewing video in real-time on their benches during
games.It doesnt seem to be widely utilized yet.San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich
says he has no interest, and Sacramento coach Dave Joerger is among the many
still wondering what the best way is to add real-time access to their in-game
routines. Teams have been able to use video on the bench for the past few
seasons, provided it was uploaded first. This real-time option, the NBA said,
was in the interest of streamlining.I havent wanted to do it just to do it, Utah
coach Quin Snyder said. I want it to be productive.The Jazz load their players
up with tons of film around games. If a player wants more, Snyder will
accommodate.If one guy wants to do it, Id be ready to do it tomorrow, Snyder
said.---THE WEEK AHEADSome games to note this week:Orlando at Indiana, Monday:
Magic coach Frank Vogel gets to reunite with his former club, one that has
sputtered early.Toronto at Cleveland, Tuesday: The Cavs held DeMar DeRozan to 32
points on Oct. 28, his second-lowest output this season.Houston at Oklahoma
City, Wednesday: James Harden vs. Russell Westbrook. You dont need any more
reason to watch.San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, Friday: The Lakers have wins over
the Hawks, Warriors and Rockets. Heres another proving ground.Golden State at
Milwaukee, Saturday: The Warriors went to Milwaukee 24-0 last season, and left
24-1. Guessing they remember.---STAT OF THE WEEKStephen Curry, Golden State:
During his NBA-record spree of 3-pointers last Monday, he missed as many shots
from inside the paint (four) as he did from beyond the arc. Curry finished with
46 points, shooting 13 of 17 from beyond the arc. ' ' '
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