Game preview: Stanks @ Sox, GM2

Wang (18-6) vs. Beckett (18-6)
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Not much needs to be said about this one. The fragile state of the Red Sox Nation is riding on the broad shoulders of ace Josh Beckett, who will also have the Cy Young award on the line in this pressure-packed early Autumn showdown.

Trouble is Becks will be opposed by New York's Cy candidate, Chien Ming Wang, who in addition to brandishing an identical record to Boston's top starter has also been the glue that has held the brittle New York pitching staff together most of the season.

After last night's catastrophic collapse the entire Boston organization and fanbase will be praying that the man who has carried the team, pitching wise, to the Eastern division lead will be able to once again come through with a win that might end up saving this season from slipping into the category of infamy.

If not, well there's plenty of football on this weekend, and that Pats/Chargers showdown will become Must See TV for many.