The Los Angeles Angels have lost nine consecutive postseason games to the Boston Red Sox spanning three series and 22 years. 

Landing a seat in Margaret Creighton's "Red Sox Nation" course at Bates College is nearly as difficult as scoring a playoff ticket at Fenway Park. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Mike Lowell (partially torn labrum in right hip) sat out Sept. 

--RHP Josh Beckett has been pushed back to starting Game 3 of the Division Series after reportedly suffering a right oblique strain during a bullpen session Friday. 

Dustin Pedroia hasn't settled for second place in too many statistical categories during an MVP-worthy season, but it looks as if he will have to settle for second in the AL batting race. 

Mike Lowell and J. 

As most people would agree, handing out awards at the end of the season is an inexact science. 

A look at the best-of-five American League division series between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels:Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Wednesday, at Anaheim, Calif. 

Mike Mussina wrapped up a postgame television interview on the field then returned to the New York Yankees clubhouse. 

Josh Beckett's first start in the AL first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Angels was pushed back to Game 3 after the Boston Red Sox ace injured his side throwing a bullpen session. 

Mike Mussina wrapped up a postgame television interview on the field then returned to the New York Yankees clubhouse. 

Josh Beckett probably will miss the opener of Boston's first-round AL playoffs series against the Los Angeles Angels, a person in the Red Sox organization with knowledge of the plans has told The Associated Press. 

Mike Mussina became the oldest pitcher to win 20 games in the season for the first time, reaching the milestone on the final game of the season Sunday as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 in a day-night doubleheader opener. 

Mike Mussina wrapped up a postgame television interview on the field then returned to the New York Yankees clubhouse. 

Mike Mussina became the oldest pitcher to win 20 games in a season for the first time, reaching the milestone on the final day of the season Sunday as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 in a day-night doubleheader opener.