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It sounds like any other series' goals but I think it will be important for the Red Sox pitchers to keep the leadoff man in each inning off the base paths and utilize their ability to strike the batter out often. If a leadoff man gets on and steals second, he can score without another batter even getting on-base. This, I'm sure, is what the Angels will attempt to create every time a runner gets on base, never mind if the leadoff hitter does. If a guy with speed, which is most of the team, gets on with no outs, he will definitely attempt second. If he gets on with one out, chances are he will definitely be trying to get second and third. With two outs, all bets are off depending on the situation. If the Red Sox can keep the leadoff man on and utilize the strikeout when men do get on, they should be able to neutralize the running game without their catchers having the ability to throw out baserunners.
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