Wednesday's game preview

The Sox roll into tonight's game with plenty of momentum coming off a dramatic 9th inning win Tuesday keyed by David Ortiz's 38th home run of the season. They take a 4-game lead over the Stinkins in the AL East into tonight's action, sending Bronson Cornroyo (11-9, 4,.47) out against the Angels' Ervin Santana (8-6, 4.52).

A loss like the one the Angels suffered Tuesday can suck the wind out of a team's lungs, but this is September baseball, and both teams are in pennant races. The Angels maintain a 1.5-game lead over Oakland in the AL West. Oakland lost to Seattle Tuesday. Look for the Angels to shake off Tuesday's shock and play like their postseason hopes depend on it, because they do. As for the Sox, seeing the Stinkins in the rear-view mirror is all the motivation they need.