Going into the bottom of the sixth inning, both Josh Beckett and David Pauley had not allowed a run. However, Adrian Beltre started the scoring with an RBI infield single. Mike Lowell plated one with a sacrifice fly, and Beltre tagged and headed to second. Next, Daniel Nava smashed a two-run single. However, in the top of the seventh, Josh Beckett cooled off and Russell Branyan and Casey Kotchman both blasted home runs off him. however, Daniel Bard came in and stopped the bleeding.
In the Red Sox eighth, Darnell McDonald hit a hard shot over third base. Adrian Beltre came home, but Mike Lowell was thrown out trying to get to third. That's OK, because it added an insurance run. 5-3 Sox. Jonathan Papelbon came in, and the first batter hit a line drive right back at Pap's ribcage. Jon made an outstanding play to snare the ball before it hit him. The next batter, Casey Kotchman, had a long at-bat before grounding out, the batter after him did the same, and the Red Sox won. I think it is great that the Sox can bear down and win these games.
For the nightcap tonight, Jon Lester will face Felix Hernandez. I hope Lester can pitch well, although Felix is undoubtedly the M's ace. Last time out, Lester gave up nine runs in two innings.
Trivia
Bard has only a 1.82 ERA.
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