CLEVELAND The Red Sox arent done yet.

Given the postseason history between Boston andCleveland especially the come-from-behind victories in the 1999 ALDS and 2007 ALCS were contractuallyobligated to write that.

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

Minutes ticked off a large infrared clock in the visitorsclubhouse while Boston players sat quietly afterward.

Weve lost who we are as Boston Red Sox, second baseman Dustin Pedroia said. We need to go out there and play the game. We should dictate how the game, the tempo of the game and how everything should be played. The last couple days they did that, and we didnt.

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David Price fell to Justin Herbert T Shirts 0-8 as a starter in the playoffs after allowing five runs (all earned), six hits and two walks in 3 1/3 innings.That came one night after Rick Porcello was chased after 4 1/3innings, in which he allowed five runs, including three solo homers.

The combined line, please? An 11.74 ERA and 1.83 WHIP in7 2/3innings between the two starters.

Our confidence isnt altered, Price Mike Williams Jerseys said below that clock. This is a very confident group even though were down 0-2 right now. This team has been here before. Were all right.

Will David Ortizs sendoff end at Fenway? Ortiz stood still watching a sky-high popout to first base in his first at-bat of the series, and things haven't improved. Hes 1for8 through two games and coming off an 0-for-4, four-popout performance.

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Ortiz was one of three Boston players who hit .300 or better over 150-plus games this season, along with Pedroia and Mookie Betts. The trio is 3 of 23 with one run and no RBIs in the series.

Those are statistical talking points that Zion Johnson Jerseys dont tell what really happened. Cleveland kicked Bostons a s twice in a blood-red-towel-waving, blur that didnt stop once it started Thursday night. Its not like we havent been here before, however, and everybody on both sides knows it.

Its not about how you feel right now, Pedroia said. Its about how you act. It doesnt matter what people tell you or anything. You just have to go out there and pull the fight out of you and play.

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Cleveland led 2-0 in the 1999 ALDS and 3-1 in the 2007 ALCS and had those Red Sox teams on the brink of elimination.

But Boston had an answer or at least a stopper every time to start the rally. It was Pedro Martinez. Or Josh Beckett. Or even Daisuke Matsuzaka. Whos that going to be now? It has to start with Clay Buchholz at Fenway in Game 3. Pedroia told Buchholz all year hed pitch in the Kenneth Murray Jr. Jerseys biggest game of the year. That premonition came true.

All that is there without addre sing the obvious. Indians manager Terry Francona was on the other side when the Red Sox rallied from 3-1 in 2007. Hes had the right answers so far. Boston manager John Farrell cant stroll over to the Indians' clubhouse and ask, How did you do it, Tito?

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Backs against the wall, Farrell said. Its pretty clear what lies ahead of us.

Its not over because its going back to Fenway. Price and Pedroia pointed in that direction. Farrell referenced an attitude ofno tomorrow.

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Pedroia took close to five minutes of questions when asked about not playing Red Sox baseball at this time of year. He snapped back. Theres still at least one game to find it.

Its not over yet, Pedroia said. I really dont have another response to that. Theyve got to beat us three times, not two.