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Sox closer tossed 31 pitches over two frames of Game 3 MLB Headlines BOSTON -- After a 12-inning game on Sunday -- the final seven of which were worked by the bullpen -- Red Sox manager Terry Francona was confident that all of his relievers would be available for Monday night's Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Angels. Of course, the most important name on that list is All-Star closer Jonathan Papelbon, who worked two innings in Game 2 and two more in Game 3. "I would say we'd have everybody," Francona said. "I'm not going to run Pap out there for two innings. I reserve the right if somebody goes out there and says they're stiff, but I don't think that. I think we're going to be OK." Papelbon threw 31 pitches in Game 3, which was actually two less than Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez threw in his one... [read full story]
