Indians relievers racked up 22 innings in the ALC

BOSTON -- One day the Los Angeles Angels put up incredible offensive numbers. The next they were shut down by a pitcher brought up from the minor leagues.After getting 21 runs and 22 hits in a rout of the Red Sox, the Angels were held scoreless into the sixth inning Sunday in a 10-5 loss to Boston.Sean OSullivan (2-0) held Los Angeles (33-49) was working on a shutout when he was removed after consecutive singles opening the sixth. Signed to a minor league contract in December, the 28-year-old right-hander was recalled from Triple-A before the game to make his third start with Boston.OSullivan had some help in the first when Yunel Escobar was cut down trying to stretch a single and Mike Trout at third attempting to advance on a pitch in the dirt.Theres no doubt. I think we were pressing on a couple fronts, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said.Matt Shoemaker (3-9) allowed five runs and nine hits in 4 2/3 innings. Escobar had four hits and two RBI for the Angels, who have lost 11 of 13.Hanley Ramirez and Sandy Leon hit two-run doubles as Boston scored seven runs with two outs in the fifth inning.Thats the most frustrating part about that; they did all that with two outs -- all of it, Shoemaker said.C.J. Cron went hitless in four at-bats after going 6 for 6 with two homers and five RBI in Saturdays 21-2 win.Sullivan was charged with two runs, but didnt allow a runner to reach third in the first five innings and was replaced by Matt Barnes. Kole Calhoun and Albert Pujols hit RBI doubles around Trouts run-scoring single.Ramirez had three hits and Leon drove in three for the Red Sox, who took two of three from Los Angeles.David Ortizs RBI double to the triangle in center pushed the Red Sox in front. Ramirez followed with his slicing hit to right before scoring on Jackie Bradley Jr.s single for a 4-0 lead.Jose Alvarez gave up Leons double off the Green Monster. Leon scored when left fielder Jefry Marte overran the ball for an error on Marco Hernandezs single.TRAINERS ROOMAngels: 3B Escobar played his second straight game after missing seven in a row because of a tender left knee.Red Sox: 3B Travis Shaw was given the day off. Hernandez started in his place and had two singles.REVIEWScioscia challenged a foul call on Andrelton Simmons line drive off the Green Monster. The call was reversed and the umpires put runners on second and third in the Angels two-run seventh.TO THE `PENScioscia demoted LHP Jhoulys Chacin (2-5, 6.11 ERA) to the bullpen. The lefty has lost his last three starts, giving up 14 runs in 11 1/3 innings. Scioscia said his turn will be taken by RHP Nick Tropeano, who will be recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday to start against Tampa Bay. The righty was sent down following his recovery from a shoulder injury.NICE GRABBradley made a running over-the-shoulder catch on Escobars drive in the third and doubled up Jett Bandy at second for an inning-ending double play.UP NEXTAngels: Tropeano (3-2) is expected to face Tampa Bays LHP Matt Moore (4-5, 4.67) when the teams open a four-game series.Red Sox: Rick Porcello (9-2) looks to remain unbeaten this season at Fenway Park when Boston hosts Texas and RHP Nick Martinez (1-1, 5.00) on Monday. Porcello is 6-0 in seven starts. Cheap Jordan 12 Canada . Uniteds eighth defeat of a wretched campaign means Liverpool, which currently occupies the fourth and final Champions League place, could go nine points clear of its fierce rival by beating West Bromwich Albion on Sunday. 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TORONTO -- MVP: Most Versatile Pitcher.The humble workhorse in a wipeout bullpen, Andrew Miller was selected AL Championship Series MVP after his latest spotless outing sent the Cleveland Indians to their first pennant since 1997.Miller tossed 2 2/3 innings in a 3-0 victory Wednesday over Toronto, capping a five-game series in which the lanky left-hander overpowered the dangerous Blue Jays.He had one strikeout in Game 5 and finished the series with 14 -- an ALCS record for a reliever. Miller gave up three hits in 7 2/3 shutout innings against Toronto and earned a four-out save in Game 3.At this point of the year, you just find a way. Thats all that matters. Its about winning, Miller said . I would have given up 100 runs if we won 101-100. Thats all that matters is were going to the World Series, and thats a special experience and I cant wait.After capturing their sixth pennant, thanks in large part to Miller, the Indians are four wins from their first championship since 1948.Miller was acquired from the New York Yankees for a package of prospects in a July 31 trade, and Cleveland had an interesting idea of how to feature him. Rather than restricting him to a closer role or using him only in the eighth inning, the Indians have been flexible with Miller -- especially in the postseason.Its so fun to be a part of this team, he said. I really enjoyed my time with the Yankees. Its tough when you leave a comfort zone and a place that you like and people that you like. But I knew I was coming to a team that had won a lot and had expectations to win more.Now, whenever the Indians have a lead in the middle innings, the 6-foot-7 lefty begins looming large in the bullpen -- and Miller time is near.With that nasty slider and a sizzling fastball he spots to both sides of the plate, he struck out 21 of 41 batters during the AL playoffs. He has allowed a mere six hits over 20 scoreless innings in his postseason career.Drafted sixth overall by Detroit out of North Carolina in 2006, Miller was part of the blockbuster deal that sent Miguel Cabrera from the Marlins to the Tigers after the 2007 season. Milller made 66 starts in the majors but never fulfilled his promise until switching to the bullpen.dddddddddddd His first full season as a reliever (with Boston in 2012) provided a hint of what was possible.Miller posted a 3.35 ERA in 53 appearances that year, and the following season he dominated hitters with 48 strikeouts in 30 2/3 innings.After stops with Baltimore and the Yankees, Miller ended up in Cleveland, and the Indians had an unorthodox plan for his usage.When they were upstairs in their meetings about the trade talks and they were talking about Andrew, they were actually talking -- and I was in there listening and doing some talking -- just about how he would fit into a bullpen and how you could leverage him, just like we are now, manager Terry Francona said recently. So the thought was alive before we got him. We envisioned using him like we are.There are plenty of other important contributors in the Cleveland bullpen, particularly closer Cody Allen, who had 32 saves during the regular season and hasnt allowed a run in the postseason.In fact, Indians relievers racked up 22 innings in the ALCS -- the same amount as their starters.But its Miller who strikes the most fear in opposing hitters after he whiffed a whopping 14.9 per nine innings this season while going 10-1 with a 1.45 ERA and 12 saves.In the playoff opener against Boston, Miller entered in the fifth inning and pitched into the seventh. That set the tone for an October in which Miller could be available pretty much any time the Indians need him.Miller has tossed 11 2/3 shutout innings in six postseason appearances. Its a workload that might not be sustainable in the regular season, but with off days built into the playoff schedule, this approach has served the Indians well.All that matters are outs. All that matters are wins. It honestly does not matter how we get there, Miller said. And I think top to bottom, this team believes in that.---Follow Noah Trister at www.Twitter.com/noahtrister ' ' '