With their 3-2 loss last night to the Tampa Bay Rays the Sox now drop 3 of their first 4 series. Not the kind of September that we anticipated.
The game was an excellent pitching match-up. Jon Lester & David Price were both dominant as expected. I actually liked the way that Price handled himself - not whining to the umpire about close pitches, not putting on a big face if his fielders boot a ball. He & Lester are both pretty mature for 20-somethings.
In a tight game it comes down to one key hit or one key play. Adrian Gonzalez double-pumped on a play to home & the Rays runner was safe. Ellsbury & Drew struckout in the 9th before Big Papi made the last out of the game. Those were my keys to the Red Sox loss.
You have to fight through it. It doesn't get any easier after tonight's game with the Rays as the Blue Jays come in for 4 games over the weekend. We need a lot, but a good start by "Slackey" tonight would give the Sox a chance to win - like last night.
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