This is even worse than last night's calamity. When do you see Josh Beckett K 13 batters in just seven innings, including the first five to even face him, give up only four hits and lose? Answer: Today against the Rays, who now, believe it or don't, are in first place! There's nothing wrong with your eyes--you don't need new glasses or an emergency application of Lasik (though the news out this week probably indicates that would be not such a good idea)--it's not a misprint. The Rays are in first place in the AL East at the latest time in their miserable history--after sweeping the Sox in Tampa Bay.
It wasn't the pitching, even given the Other Manny giving up a run in the eighth. No, this time it was the hitting (actually lack of hitting would be a better description). The Bosox managed just two hits, a single each by Pedroia and Lugo, coupled by a base on balls to Manny. The only other hint of an offense they could muster was the first stolen base by Manny in over three years--all to no avail.
Papi missed his second straight game with a sore right knee, injured a couple of nights ago. Not very much else to say--this one is just very disappointing, particularly laid on top of last night's shocker; and worse when the team has so many batters over .300 and so many among the leaders in virtually every offensive category.
Hopefully, we turn around, although the next series is against long time thorn in the side, Toronto. At least the Big Hurt can't hurt us this time--he's in Oakland and continuing to sink fast in the west.
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