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October 18, 2007
BY JOE McDONALD
Journal Sports Writer
CLEVELAND -- Red Sox star closer Jonathan Papelbon has only worked in one game of the ALCS, posting two scoreless innings in Game Two on Saturday at Fenway Park. The Red Sox haven't given him a chance to work because of their lack of offense in the two games at Jacobs Field, but manager Terry Francona is not concerned heading into Game Five tonight.
''He threw two innings in an extra-inning game and that's pretty major for me,'' he said. ''When you give up seven runs in two separate games, that can be part of the dilemma. We need Pap to be part of this game. I think that's stating the obvious.''
Papelbon, who recorded 37 saves and a 1.85 ERA this season, has worked 7 1/3 scoreless innings in four career postseason games with the Red Sox.
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