I could write about the failure of Jon Papelbon to close out a hard-fought victory for the Sox. Pap turned a 6-5 win into an 8-6 loss by giving up 2 bombs in the 9th. It's not fun, but it happens. I can hear the sportswriters today clamoring for Bard to become the closer. Not just yet, please.
Instead, I'd like to comment on the nights of Daniel Nava & Darnell McDonald. Off of Ubaldo Jimenez, arguably the best pitcher in baseball at 13-1, Nava had 2 hits & 3 RBI to keep the Sox in the game early. McDonald also had 2 hits off Jimenez, including a 2-run homer that tied the game at 5-5. Both guys continue to contribute at the big league level as Ellsbury continues his rehab, Drew nurses a hamstring pull & Hermida remains unavailable.
There are always new stories with every season. Nava & McDonald are it so far this year.
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Should have been a W! You are right about Pap. It happens....and it will continue to happen until he MATURES as a pitcher. With the quality of major league hitting now-a-days, you can't just get up there and think you are just going to blow everyone away with your fastball. All of these teams routinely face guys that throw in the 90s.
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