After the Indians, the Sox faced off against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway, and Jon Lester continued the Sox's roll, throwing a complete game for a 6-1 victory. This complete game made me hope even more, as I knew pitching like that was the way to win. And it continued to be, with Josh Beckett throwing seven stellar innings the next night, giving up four hits and striking out nine in a 5-0 roll. Unfortunately, that proved to be the end of the win streak, as the BoSox traveled to Tampa for a two-game set. They lost to the Rays 2-1, with Clay Buchholz taking his second loss despite giving up just two runs. Boston did rebound the next night in a 5-3 win over the Rays, as Felix won again for his fourth victory of the year. That brings us to last night's game, where Cole Hamels stifled the Sox and Daniel Bard couldn't shut down the Phillies. For me, the highlight was watching none other than Jonathan Papelbon come into the game for Philadelphia and earn the save against Boston. Jon is such an unbelievable pitcher that I just find myself rooting for him no matter what (although the Sox still come first). Tonight the two teams play again, with Jon Lester facing Joe Blanton.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Sox go on streak, then Pap beats them
The Red Sox were ready at 12-18 for the Cleveland Indians to roll into town. The Sox were crushed beneath the Indians 8-3 in the first game of the series, with Josh Beckett losing to former Sock Derek Lowe. At The Sox knew the needed a rebound versus the Indians, and Dustin Pedroia was happy to supply. He knocked in three RBI while Clay Buchholz was strong over 6 and 1/3 for his fourth win in a 7-5 victory. Felix Doubront took the hill for game 3, and Felix gave up just three hits in 6 innings while shutting down the Tribe, 4-1. This pitching performance made me think that there was a chance for Boston to rebound this season. And rebound they did in the next game as well, with Jarrod Saltalamacchia knocking in five RBI and Daniel Bard pitching six innings of one-run baseball for a 12-1 thrashing.
After the Indians, the Sox faced off against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway, and Jon Lester continued the Sox's roll, throwing a complete game for a 6-1 victory. This complete game made me hope even more, as I knew pitching like that was the way to win. And it continued to be, with Josh Beckett throwing seven stellar innings the next night, giving up four hits and striking out nine in a 5-0 roll. Unfortunately, that proved to be the end of the win streak, as the BoSox traveled to Tampa for a two-game set. They lost to the Rays 2-1, with Clay Buchholz taking his second loss despite giving up just two runs. Boston did rebound the next night in a 5-3 win over the Rays, as Felix won again for his fourth victory of the year. That brings us to last night's game, where Cole Hamels stifled the Sox and Daniel Bard couldn't shut down the Phillies. For me, the highlight was watching none other than Jonathan Papelbon come into the game for Philadelphia and earn the save against Boston. Jon is such an unbelievable pitcher that I just find myself rooting for him no matter what (although the Sox still come first). Tonight the two teams play again, with Jon Lester facing Joe Blanton.
After the Indians, the Sox faced off against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway, and Jon Lester continued the Sox's roll, throwing a complete game for a 6-1 victory. This complete game made me hope even more, as I knew pitching like that was the way to win. And it continued to be, with Josh Beckett throwing seven stellar innings the next night, giving up four hits and striking out nine in a 5-0 roll. Unfortunately, that proved to be the end of the win streak, as the BoSox traveled to Tampa for a two-game set. They lost to the Rays 2-1, with Clay Buchholz taking his second loss despite giving up just two runs. Boston did rebound the next night in a 5-3 win over the Rays, as Felix won again for his fourth victory of the year. That brings us to last night's game, where Cole Hamels stifled the Sox and Daniel Bard couldn't shut down the Phillies. For me, the highlight was watching none other than Jonathan Papelbon come into the game for Philadelphia and earn the save against Boston. Jon is such an unbelievable pitcher that I just find myself rooting for him no matter what (although the Sox still come first). Tonight the two teams play again, with Jon Lester facing Joe Blanton.
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