A 4-run lead going into the 9th should be an easy win, right? Not so yesterday as Jon Papelbon gave up 4 runs & got tossed in the process. It took the Sox 5 more innings to pull off a 9-8 win in 14 innings. The Sox win their home series against the A's by winning the first 2 out of 3.
Did I see a smile from J.D. Drew after he hit the game-winning run home in the 14th? I think I did. If you are only going to hit .225, you might as well make the few hits you get count & that was a good time for one. Maybe that hit will get him going for a few weeks.
John Lackey makes his return in the finale today. He will be on a 90-pitch count. As one reporter said, Lackey can re-start his season today & forget everything else. He can only improve on his 8.00 ERA. Another win to sweep the A's would be great before heading out on a 9-game road trip again the AL East which starts in Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.
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Papelbon can be his own worst enemy with the umps sometimes. He's notorious for comments and stare downs on every call he doesn't agree with; however this weekend he wasn't in the wrong. Forget the inconsistent strike zone; Tony Rendazzo had no business walking towards the mound and instigating the dust up with Pap. Apparently he needs to be reminded that he's paid to be the bigger man. I appreciate that all pro leagues need to protect their officials but just once I'd like to see a suspension handed down for over the top officiating!
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