Angels ace John Lackey, who'll pitch Game 1 against Boston, finished the season with an 19-9 record and a 3.01 ERA, the lowest in the American League. However, the Red Sox have thrived against the righthander in two starts this season. Lackey is 0-2 with an 8.38 ERA (9 runs allowed in 9 2/3 innings) vs. Boston in 2007.