Let's Visit the Bronx Zoo--Peter

In the late 70's a former Red Sox closer, Sparky Lyle, who'd free agented to the Yanks. wrote a book on his experiences with the Stripes. Detailing in detail the craziness he found in the House That Ruth Built, he called it The Bronx Zoo. Given the latest goings-on in NY, it sounds like as good a time as any to revive the sobriquet.

I know you're on the blog because you're concerned about RED SOX BASEBALL, but this is what's really important--or at least that's what the tabs and web would have us all believe. Let's see, now. From what I read A-Rod is swinging in the direction of Madonna, who is possibly leaving her hubbie, while A-Rod's wife is reported to be in Paris (as in France) visiting with Lenny Kravitz. That's quite a box score! I mean you can't tell the players without a program. I can just imagine Abbott & Costello: "Who's on first?" Or is it, "Who's on--first?" But I digress.On to Bosox vs. Mr. Hankie's Yankees.

Here we are going into the den of the Evil Empire in the midst of a five game slide. We really need this one and yet every game, something or someone else pops up to thwart our attempts to get the W and get moving again in the right direction. Tonight we got one!

Jon Lester tossed a complete game 5-hit shutout to take the opener of a four game set, seven zip. In fact, he tossed only 105 pitches for the entire evening. Wait! It gets better. The Stripes hurler is Pettite, who over the years, more often than not, has been a real pain in the ass for the Sox. Not tonight. He was behind 5-0 when he departed with just two outs in the 5th, and the Sox rolled on from there.

Starting with two runs in the first, partially assisted by a rare error from Derek Jeter, the Sox quickly added another pair in the 2d, followed by single runs in the 4th, 5th and 8th innings. Jake and Lowell each got a pair of ribbies, while JD, Youk and Coco picked up two hits apiece. Also, the Sox completed three twin killings in the field. And, perhaps just as important, the bullpen got the night off. Maybe the rest will do them some good. Sure couldn't hurt.