After losing two of three, the Red Sox beat the Indians 4-2 behind Josh Beckett. However, today's game was a bit more lopsided- and thus more interesting. Boston piled on 20 hits, including 7 runs in the first inning, to take the finale from Cleveland 14-2. Dustin Pedroia launched a bomb in the first inning, and David Ortiz, Carl Crawford, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia each added bombs for Boston. Jon Lester pitched 6 scoreless innings to become the first 7-game winner in the majors, as he struck out 7 men in his appearance. Crawford also grabbed four hits and was a triple shy of the cycle today, his first 4-hit game with the Sox. I think it's great that the Sox are hitting and pitching so well, getting RBI by the dozen. Oh yeah, speaking of RBI: Adrian Gonzalez got his 43rd today with a single to right, so he is by far the Major League leader in that category. The Sox remain a half game behind the Yankees in the AL East, as the Yanks also won today, though not nearly by as much of a gaudy margin. Hopefully, the Sox can keep it up tomorrow in Detroit when they take on the Tigers. Alfredo Aceves will pitch in his second start against Max Scherzer, who is another 6-game winner. I love that these guys are hitting so well and getting clutch performances.
Trivia
Gonzalez is on pace for 145 RBI if he keeps up his amazing pace.
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