It's doesn't have to be pretty. A 7-6 win over the Jays to open their 3-game series at Fenway is just what the Sox need to build off Sunday night's win over the Yankees. (By the way the Yankees lost to Detroit on a homer by old friend Johnny Damon.)
It was more walks than hits. It was less than a stellar start by John Lackey. But a win is a win.
The Sox are 17-16 now & 6 games out of first place. Nothing gets decided in May, but the Sox are doing just enough to hang within striking distance until they figure out how to be a more consistent team.
Tim Wakefield will take Beckett's spot at home on Wednesday. Josh gets moved back to pitch in Detroit, a much bigger park where outfielders can run & catch more balls. I like that move.
How about Ellsbury? News media is trying to start controversy about Ellsbury not wanting to play through cracked ribs. How about we crack their ribs & see if they can play? I'm not buying it.
This current homestand has produced 6 wins in 8 games with 2 left. It's been enough to keep this team from falling out of contention. 2 more wins to finish it off would be nice.
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The Sox are hanging around. They are now 17 wins, 16 losses. In 18 of those games, their pitching gave up six or more runs. That is a statistic that will need to turn around if they are to have any success.
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