Angels-Red Sox: Game 1

John Lackey tips his cap to an appreciative crowd as he walks off after scattering four hits and shutting out the Red Sox for 7 1/3 innings Thursday night in Game 1 of the American League division series at Angel Stadium.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia belly flops into third but is called out after Angels third baseman Chone Figgins made the tag in the sixth inning in Game 1 of the American League division series Thursday night at Angel Stadium.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Angels pitcher John Lackey gives a nod to his infielders after they turned a double play against the Red Sox midway through Game 1 of the American League division series Thursday night.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Angels starting pitcher John Lackey delivers a pitch against Boston on Thursday night in Game 1 of the American League division series.  (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Angels left fielder Juan Rivera greets a jubilant Torii Hunter, who hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League division series at Angel Stadium.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Angels center fielder Torii Hunter passes Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League division series Thursday night at Angel Stadium.  (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Boston catcher Victor Martinez visits pitcher Jon Lester to talk strategy as the Angels threaten to score in the third inning in Game 1 of the American League division series at Angel Stadium.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Torii Hunter lets out a yell as he trots the bases after hitting a three-run homer in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League division series on Thursday night at Angel Stadium.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Angels pitcher John Lackey beats Dustin Pedroia to first base to record an out in the first inning of Game 1 of their ALDS game Thursday night at Angel Stadium.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester throws in the second inning, holding the Angels scoreless and hitless thus far in Game 1 of the American League division series on Thursday night at Angel Stadium.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Angels center fielder Torii Hunter shows a look of frustration after smashing the ball just foul during a rally in the third inning that ended with the bases loaded and no runs on Thursday night.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Angels Manager Mike Scioscia discusses a catcher’s interference call with umpire Joe West in the third inning of Game 1 of an American League division series Thursday night at Angel Stadium.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Angels designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero strikes out with the bases loaded to end the third inning Thursday night, keeping Game 1 of the American League division series scoreless.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Fans seated along the right-field line scramble for a foul ball during batting practice before Game 1 of the American League division series between the Angels and visiting Boston Red Sox on Thursday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Fans stretch to catch a batting practice homer in the right-field bleachers before the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim host the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the American League division series at Angel Stadium on Thursday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Angels players work out during batting practice before Game 1 of the American League division series on Thursday evening at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.  (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)

Boston Red Sox players stretch during warmups before the start of Game 1 in the American League division series on Thursday evening at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.  (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)