After the start of the game was delayed 1:44 due to rain, Clay Buchholz and Shaun Marcum came out sharply. Buchholz walked three and gave up baserunners while Marcum was absolutely perfect. Through the first four innings, at least. In the bottom of the fifth, David Ortiz led off with a drive to center. He ran super hard and slid into third safely. It was a spark. Adrian Beltre doubled him in, then with one out Bill Hall blasted one over the Monster and out of Fenway. Clay Buchholz struck out seven through 6 scoreless innings for his fifteenth win, and Felix Doubront came out of the bullpen and closed his second save. I think it is great that Buchholz is contributing so well to the Red Sox.
Today, the Seattle Mariners roll into town for a 7:10 tilt. John Lackey will take on Doug Fister. I hope Lackey can come up with a fine performance to help the Red Sox earn a playoff spot.
Trivia
Clay Buchholz has a 22 and 1/3 scoreless inning streak.
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