Delcarmen, Ramirez Terrible In Loss

All 5 batters faced by Manny Delcarmen scored. Ramon Ramirez came in after Delcarmen & gave up a 2-run homer. And the Sox lose 9-4 to the Rays.

Delcarmen & Ramirez are 50/50 pitchers. One night they made be good. The next night they may be bad. Last night they were bad. With Okajima also having an off year it's hard for Tito not to go to Bard & Papelbon every game.

The Sox enjoy a second off-day in the same week today. Next into Fenway over the weekend are the low-flying Orioles. Remember that the Birds swept the Red Sox in Baltimore earlier this year. Never underestimate your opponent!