Sending out Nathan for a third inning of work was a gamble for sure, but they had the lead so who else would you want on the mound? Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't. I'd have yanked him after the walk to Jeter though.
The Sox look tough, but they looked bad last nite. The Angels, unfortunately, looked worse. What happened to Chone Figgins? Right now, the Angels are finding ways to lose. The series is over in my opinion, sorry to say. As for the bad plate umpire, he definitely was squeezing the strike zone, but pros make adjustments, not excuses.
The Cubs, I think, will trade Sosa and there is already talk that the Rangers and Royals are interested.
The Braves winning today was enormous for them. They couldn't afford to go down 0-2 heading into Minute Maid Park (yes I said it.)
Update: Werth just went big fly. 1-0 LA.