Sox split doubleheader

The Boston Red Sox played two split-squad games today, splitting them. As the dawn of the season draws ever closer, Dustin Pedroia's foot and the other nagging injuries seem to be as good as new. Today, Pedroia ran out a double and a triple, proving his foot better. Meanwhile, in a loss to Minnesota, Jacoby Ellsbury and David Ortiz each smashed two hits. Unfortunately, Jonathan Papelbon blew a save, giving up all three runs and destroying Jon Lester's shutout performance. I am absolutely thrilled that Pedroia seems to be better, considering he has been running all over the place this preseason. Maybe all Pap needs is a bit more practice, to get into his groove and get into his normal self. Oh wait. I forgot, blowing leads all the time is his normal self. And oh yeah, J.D. Drew, in his contract year, has been hitting like crazy. Except today. Drew left three men on base while going hitless in as many at-bats. Meanwhile, Mike Cameron is looking more and more like the starting right fielder, considering he doesn't go from amazing day to bad day all the time.

Trivia
Papelbon's ERA shot up to 3.90 last year, the highest by far in his career.