The Red Sox were fortunate enough to have Josh Beckett return from the disabled list to start against the Seattle Mariners. Beckett was effective, giving up one run and five hits in 5 and 2/3 innings. Unfortunately, he left with the score tied and did not earn the win. Scott Atchinson came on and shut down the M's. Then, in the top of the seventh Bill Hall crushed a drive to deep left field that easily made the stands for Hall's tenth home run of the season. Jonathan Papelbon worked the ninth for the save.
Tonight, Jon Lester looks to bounce back from his bad start against the Rangers. He will be taking on former Sox prospect David Pauley. Victor Martinez appears optimistic, saying that he should be ready soon to bounce back from a fractured thumb. Dustin Pedroia is hoping to come back as soon as possible, but there is no word on an exact date.
Trivia
Despited being 0-2, Pauley has a slightly better ERA than Lester. (2.40 against 2.81)
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