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MLB playoffs 2016: Red Sox aren’t done in ALDS, but it’s pretty darn close

CLEVELAND — The Red Sox aren’t done yet.

Given the postseason history between Boston and Cleveland — especially the come-from-behind victories in the 1999 ALDS and 2007 ALCS — we’re contractually obligated to write that.

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Yet by the time Lonnie Chisenhall’s three-run homer in the second inning smacked the Plexiglas above the Discount Drug Mart sign in right field at Progressive Field, it became clear what we can say with confidence: Boston doesn’t have it right now. Not even close. That’s apparent after a 6-0 loss to the Indians in Game 2 on Friday.