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BOSTON -- Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia knew something that no one in Red Sox Nation knew. "We're not getting eliminated tonight," Scioscia said prior to last night's American League Division Series game against the Boston Red Sox.  

Catcher Mike Napoli hit two early homers before scoring the go-ahead run in the 12th and the Los Angeles Angels avoided another playoff sweep by beating the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Sunday night in a game that lasted 5 hours, 19 minutes.  

Los Angeles Angels catcher Mike Napoli turned a potential sweep into a competitive series. The free-swinging backstop was the central figure in the Angels' 5-4,...  

After 11 consecutive losses and two straight playoff sweeps, the Los Angeles Angels had grown tired of being a bump in Boston's road to the World Series.  

After 11 consecutive losses and two straight playoff sweeps, the Los Angeles Angels had grown tired of being a bump in Boston's road to the World Series.  

It took 12 innings, more than five hours and a game spread across two days, but the Los Angeles Angels finally figured out a way to beat the Red Sox in a game of consequence. ...  

Yes. I am a Red Sox fan. Tonight was just one of those nights. Each team played valiantly, but as always there is only one winner. Tonight, it was the Los Angeles Angels. At 12:47 a.m. eastern time, the Angels defeated the Red Sox 5-4. Here is a quick breakdown of the game. Top of the first...  

Francisco Rodriguez's biggest save of a record-breaking season came in a tie game. Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez reacts after the final out of the 10th inning... Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez reacts ...  

Red Sox Playoff Ace Josh Beckett Brought His Broom To Fenway; Can Jason Bay Do It Again? by Pat After beating the Angels in the first 2 games in Anaheim, ...  

The Boston Red Sox went to Anaheim and stole two games going up 2-0 over the Los Angeles Angels in the American League Divisional Series. ...  

Angels Manager Mike Scioscia, waiting with catcher Mike Napoli during a pitching change, believes his team will extend their series with the Boston Red Sox ...  

The Dodgers manager wears his emotions on his sleeve, but that may work better than the Angels manager who keeps a lid on everything. Good thing Mike Scioscia isn't managing the Dodgers as they bathe again in champagne -- hopefully careful not to wash away any of the magic dust.  

Francisco Rodriguez wriggled out of a bases-loaded jam in the 10th inning, Mike Napoli hit two early homers before scoring the go-ahead run in the 12th and the Los Angeles Angels avoided another playoff sweep ...  

The Los Angeles Angels beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 after 12 innings at Fenway Park on Sunday to prevent an American League Division Series sweep and extend their post-season participation for another day at least.  

Catcher Mike Napoli , who homered twice, singled to lead off the 12th inning and scored on Erick Aybar 's one-out single to center, enabling the Los Angeles Angels to end an 11-game postseason losing streak ...