But only Martinez proves good as advertised as he ends New York's record post-season winning streak. He strikes out a Boston post-season record 12, allowing two hits in seven innings to extend his shutout string to 17 innings. It's the third longest streak in post-season history. After Derek Jeter ends no-hit aspirations in the 1st, Martinez retires 13 of 15. He allows four runners.
None reach second.
Meanwhile, nearly every Red Sox touches second as 10 of their ALCS record 21 hits go for extra bases. The offense chases Clemens in the 3rd with a 4-0 lead. They pound Hideki Irabu en route to a 13-0 lead as John Valentin drives in five runs and Nomar Garciaparra, with four hits, and Brian Daubach also add homers. Scott Brosius homers off Tom Gordon in the 8th to avert the shutout. It gets ugly in Boston.