Prior to the blast, Napoli had been 0-6 with 6 strikeouts in this ALCS and 2-19 with 10 strikeouts overall this postseason.īut if Napoli had the game’s only highlight, Lackey was the story.

Napoli broke a scoreless deadlock in the top of the seventh inning as he hit Verlander’s 100th pitch of the game ( 96 mph fastball) over the left field fence for a 1-0 Red Sox lead. The Red Sox now lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sportsīut somebody had to win and on this night it was the Red Sox, 1-0 as Mike Napoli homered for the only run a brilliant Lackey and the bullpen would need.

Detroit, MI, USA Boston Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli (12) hits a home run against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning in game three of the American League Championship Series baseball game at Comerica Park. This time it was Detroit’s Justin Verlander and Boston’s John Lackey hooking up and matching each other pitch for pitch. It was another pitcher’s duel in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.

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