Sox lose streak

The Boston Red Sox fell victim to the pitching of Zack Britton and lost to the Orioles in Baltimore 4-1. Clay Buchholz lasted into the seventh inning, which may prompt you to think, "Wow, 7 innings, 4 runs." Not the case. Clay gave up 12 hits and took the loss. I think that Buchholz is just not doing too well, which is bad considering he was the best ERA pitcher for Boston last year. Meanwhile, the Sox managed just 6 hits. Dustin Pedroia and Jed Lowrie, the Sox's two best hitters, combined to go 1-7, and Jason Varitek, now batting an even .100, nailed a single. How does that work? However, one can hardly blame Pedroia for the loss, as he did everything he could. He scored the Sox's only run on a sacrifice fly by Kevin Youkilis by racing home on a short fly to center field, where Adam Jones ranges. Jones is very strong-armed, as evidenced by his amazing assist against New York when he caught the ball in deep center and fired home to nab Derek Jeter. Also, Dustin made an amazing stop on a grounder towards the hole by Nick Markakis, who he also robbed 4 years ago in the no-hitter by... Clay Buchholz.

Tonight, the same two teams play again. Josh Beckett, who has won his last three decisions and jump-started the Sox against Toronto, goes against Jeremy Guthrie.

Trivia
The 12 hits allowed were the most allowed by Buchholz in his career.