July 23, 2008
BOS 6, SEA 3: Sox sweep in extras
It took a little longer than most would like, but the Boston Red Sox completed the three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners on a two-RBI single by Mike Lowell.
Sean Casey added an RBI single to make it 6-3 in the top of the 12th for added measure.
Jonathan Papelbon earned the win improving to 4-3 and Craig Hansen notched his second save.
Star of the Game: Lowell
A clutch hit when this team needed it most.  Hats off.  I think he should rub Jerry Remy's shoulders before every game.
Next Game: Bring on JOBA
Yeah thats right.  If you are not pumped for this series than you should become a Kansas City Royals fan.
Discussion
4 Comments on "BOS 6, SEA 3: Sox sweep in extras"
#1
Posted by Joshua Hynes, July 24, 2008 9:48 AM
Some other great developments we can take away from this game:
While Buccholz did give up 3 ERs, he still gave a solid 6 inning effort.Masterson did great coming out of the pen.Ditto for Okijima and MDC.While Hansen loaded the bases in the 12th, he didn't give up a run. Meh.
It was against the lowly M's, but we can take away some bright spots of the middle relief starting to shore up. Hopefully.
#2
Posted by Bob, July 24, 2008 10:32 AM
Time to beat down that fat, overrated, head-hunting, yankee garbage. I can't wait for Papi to give Joba a Fenway welcome.
#3
Posted by Tessie's Dad, July 24, 2008 2:56 PM
Yeah, we won, but for me the 800 pound gorilla in the room is still the LOBs, 11 of 'em yesterday. Loading the bases with none out and only getting one run on a gift walk is absolutely pathetic. Why can't this team advance runners? Sacrifice? Do anything other than wait for thre-run homers?
I really hope this offense was just saving its strength for the next three games.
#4
Posted by Gerry, July 24, 2008 10:42 PM
After this home stand we will be down to about 50 games left. Therefore, it is no longer April or May or June, it is crunch time against the Yankees and Rays. Fortunately, it is crunch time . . . at home . . . with Beckett, Wake and Lester leading off, and Daisuke, Buchholz and Beckett next week. Colon getting ready. The Pen actilng normal. Papi back. Lowrie making a difference. And every one one of our hitters hitting, plus great D. It seems we are ready for crunch time. The LOB's will start becoming runs again, thank you Papi and Jed.
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