Ace closer Jonathan Papelbon couldn’t save Boston’s season.

Los Angeles scores three runs in the ninth off Jonathan Papelbon and eliminates Boston from the playoffs.

Red Sox manager Terry Francona intends to celebrate if Boston clinches the AL wild card.

Pinch-hitter Victor Martinez broke a tie with a three-run double and Boston beat Baltimore.

Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon has been fined again for slowing down games.

Clay Buchholz pitched six effective innings, Jason Bay drove in two runs and Boston beat Tampa Bay 6-3.

Jonathan Papelbon pitched a two-inning save and Boston beat Tampa Bay 8-4.

Clay Buchholz pitched 8 1/3 innings and Alex Gonzalez and Dustin Pedroia hit RBI singles to lead Boston past Toronto.

Jason Bay hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and Boston beat Chicago 6-3.

Closer Billy Wagner is on his way to Boston.

David Ortiz homered and scored three times and Boston beat Toronto.

Boston scored six runs in the ninth inning to rally and beat Texas, 8-4.

The Red Sox wasted no time doing what they couldn’t do for 31 straight innings during their previous three games: Score.

Kevin Youkilis hit a two-run homer to help Boston beat Baltimore 6-5.

Oakland rallied from a three-run deficit against Jonathan Papelbon to beat Boston 9-8.