Two games down Carlos Baerga Jersey , two games to go for the Boston Red Sox.A 108-win juggernaut during the regular season, the Red Sox have been rolling through the postseason and could be on their way to their fourth World Series championship since 2004.At least that's the way the Fall Classic looks after the Red Sox have taken a 2-0 World Series lead over the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers following back-to-back wins at Fenway Park.After an off day Thursday, the series moves from the East Coast to the West Coast. Dodger Stadium is likely to be a more friendly venue for the Dodgers based on their familiarity with their home ballpark and a return to their homes and more familiar routines.The Dodgers have been on the road since last Friday as they played two games in Milwaukee鈥攍osing Game 6 of the NLCS and winning Game 7鈥攂efore going directly to Boston for a day off, a workout and two losses in the first two games of the series.If the Dodgers are not rejuvenated by returning home, the World Series could end shortly. Boston has been the team that has taken advantage of its opportunities in both games. The Dodgers have battled hard, put runners on base in the first game and through the first four innings of the second, but have failed to get the big hit when they needed it.The Red Sox have excelled at delivering the big hit with two out and runners in scoring position. The numbers are eye-catching, as they are17-for-41 with seven extra-base hits and 31 runs batted in those situations this postseason, per MLB.com's Ian Browne.MLB MLBThe RedSox are 8-0 this #postseason when they score first. 馃憖#WorldSeries fNPzMy8uzzSecond baseman Ian Kinsler explained that the Red Sox have a never-give-in attitude at the plate."It doesn't matter how many outs there are鈥攐ne, two, none鈥攚e're going to battle all the way up and down the lineup, and we understand that with two outs, if you can keep the inning alive, anything can happen," Kinsler said, per Browne.The Dodgers have struggled to score runs against left-handed starters Chris Sale and David Price along with the Boston bullpen.Right-hander Rick Porcello will get the Game 3 start Friday night at 8:09 p.m. ET against Walker Buehler of the Dodgers. The game will be televised by Fox. World Series ScheduleTuesday Yonder Alonso Jersey , October 23 (Game 1): Boston 8, Los Angeles 4Wednesday, October 24 (Game 2): Boston 4, Los Angeles 2Friday, October 26 (Game 3):Boston Red SoxatLos Angeles Dodgers, 8:09 p.m. ETSaturday, October 27 (Game 4):Boston Red SoxatLos Angeles Dodgers, 8:09 p.m. ETSunday, October 28 (Game 5, if necessary):Boston Red SoxatLos Angeles Dodgers, 8:15 p.m. ETTuesday, October 30 (Game 6, if necessary):Los Angeles DodgersatBoston Red Sox, 8:09 p.m. ETWednesday, October 31 (Game 7, if necessary):Los Angeles DodgersatBoston Red Sox http://www.indiansfanproshop.com/authentic-jose-ramirez-jersey , 8:09 p.m. ETAll World Series games will be televised by Fox.Live Stream:Fox Sports Go Porcello has a 1-0 record with a 4.22 earned run average in the postseason. He has started two games and come out of the bullpen in two more for manager Alex Cora.He was sharp in his first start against the New York Yankees, but he had some difficulty against the Astros in his second.The Game 3 start could have gone to Nathan Eovaldi, but he has been used in relief in the first two games of the World Series. He said on a postgame interview on MLB Network that he is more likely to get the ball for Game 4.Porcello was 17-7 with a 4.28 ERA in the regular season while striking out 190 batters in 191.1 innings. Opponents hit .241 against him and he allowed 27 home runs with a WHIP of 1.18.Buehler is a hard thrower who was on the mound for the Dodgers in Game 163 that gave Los Angeles the National League West Division title over the Colorado Rockies. He also took the ball in Game 7 against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, pitching 4.2 innings while allowing six hits and one earned run.Buehler was 8-5 with a 2.62 ERA during the regular season and he held opponents to a .192 average while giving up 12 home runs with a WHIP of 0.96. His overall postseason numbers have not been as impressive, as he is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA. His effort in the decisive game against the Rockies was considered a regular-season game.According to OddsShark, the Red Sox are -650 favorites to win the World Series at this point, while the Dodgers are +450 underdogs. Those betting on the Red Sox have to risk $650 to win $100, while a $100 bet on the Dodgers will return a profit of $450. The Dodgers are -165 favorites to win Game 3, while the Red Sox are +140 underdogs.The key for the Dodgers will be finding a way to deliver the clutch hits that have been a big part of Boston's success to this point. If they can, they have a much better chance to get back into the World Series. If not, the Red Sox have an excellent chance to finish off their remarkable season with a World Series title. SAN DIEGO — With 15 games to go in the regular season, Texas Rangers manager Jeff Banister is making things complicated.On Friday night at Petco Park, Banister decided to follow a trend and use an “opener” to start the first game of a three-game series against the San Diego Padres. Right-hander Connor Sadzeck worked a scoreless first inning before turning the game over to scheduled starter Yohander Mendez, who pitched the next five innings of a five-hit Texas shutout.It was hinted that left-hander Jeffrey Springs would be the “opener” Saturday for the second straight time in front of scheduled right-handed starter Ariel Jurado (2-5, 7.03 ERA). Then Springs followed Mendez and worked two scoreless innings in relief Friday night.Article continues below ...Now it will be left-hander Alex Claudio (4-2, 4.87) “opening” for the Rangers on Saturday in front of Jurado against Padres’ rookie left-hander Eric Lauer (5-7 Bradley Zimmer Jersey , 4.80).The only thing that is certain is that neither Jurado nor Lauer has ever faced the other team before — although opener Claudio allowed a hit in a scoreless inning against the Padres back on June 26 in Texas.Lauer, 23, the 25th overall selection in the 2016 draft, will be making his 21st start of the season and his third start since returning from the disabled list Aug. 30 after missing 25 games with a forearm strain.Over nine innings since his return, Lauer has allowed one earned run on two hits and five walks with 10 strikeouts. Lauer has worked 95 2/3 innings on the season, giving up 57 runs (51 earned) on 113 hits and 42 walks with 85 strikeouts with a high .294 opponents’ batting average and a 1.62 WHIP.But over his last 13 starts, since June 2, Lauer has a 3.53 ERA while allowing three earned runs or fewer in 11 of those outings. The Padres went 6-7 in those 13 starts. Each of his five outings of six innings or more this season has resulted in a quality start. And after giving up 13 homers in his first 86 2/3 innings, Lauer has not allowed a homer in his two outings since returning.Tuesday night will mark the fourth time that Texas has used an “opener” in front of the starter. And each of the openers has been a left-hander in front of the right-handed starter.Padres manager Andy Green said Friday night that he would not adjust his starting lineup for one or two innings from an “opener.”Factually, this will be the 22-year-old Jurado’s third relief appearance against seven starts. He has worked a total of 39 2/3 innings this season, allowing 31 runs on 51 hits and 15 walks with just 14 strikeouts. Opposing hitters are batting .313 against Jurado, who has a 1.66 WHIP.Jurado spent the majority of the season with Double-A Frisco of the Texas League, going 5-3 with a 3.28 ERA in 16 starts. The Rangers are 3-4 in Jurado’s seven starts.
