Sox smack 3 HRs, come up short in G1

CLEVELAND — Too many times in Octobers past have the Red Sox played the role of tormentor for the Indians. The way Progressive Field shook on Thursday night was evidence enough that Cleveland had had enough, and the power display by the Tribe issued a statement that this team wants to erase the bad memories that linger on its fans’ minds.

In Game 1 of the American League Division Series, Cleveland became the aggressor, shaking off old ghosts and claiming a rousing 5-4 victory over Boston, grabbing a 1-0 series lead. The Indians chased away Rick Porcello, an AL Cy Young Award contender, before the fifth. Catcher Roberto Perez emerged as the unlikely October hero. And the Tribe used an onslaught of home runs in the third inning to seize the night’s momentum.

Game Date Time Matchup TV/Highlights Gm 1 Oct. 6   CLE 5, BOS 4 Gm 2 Oct. 7 4:30 p.m. BOS @ CLE TBS Gm 3 Oct. 9 4 p.m. CLE @ BOS TBS *Gm 4 Oct. 10 TBD CLE @ BOS TBS *Gm 5 Oct. 12 TBD BOS @ CLE TBS *- If necessary | All times listed ETShop for postseason gear: Red Sox | Indians • Complete Postseason coverage

The Red Sox will try to bounce back in Game 2 (4:30 p.m. ET on TBS) when David Price takes the ball against Indians ace Corey Kluber.

Indians manager Terry Francona, who once guided the team in the visitors’ dugout to a pair of World Series …

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