Yes, Jenn--I did "see" Papi's homer--pretty deep ball too considering where it landed. Also was aware of Jake's fielding feat. The tied record was only done twice previously--first in 1929 and then again in 1977, I believe. Pretty cool. Not only that, Jake's on a hitting streak, and with tonight's hit, extended it again to 16 games. Now, if he triples that total, he'll only be eight games behind the Clipper, but he'll have long broken the Sox club streak,held by Joltin' Joe's brother Dom, at 34 straight.
Tonight's game, while I'm on the subject, completed the sweep against the Jays and got us back to within a half game of the Jays. The difference is just one more game the guys from north of the border have played (and won). A bit more good news from tonight was Bay's 13th circuit shot, coupled with the first hint of a decent showing in quite a while by Lester. The Sox' second ace went just over six innings and got five K's, but, more important, started to get guys out like he did last year and in '07. Now, if the Diceman can do likewise in his return tomorrow against the Mets, all will be moving much more smoothly. Speaking of smooth, Smoltzie was almost lights out in his first rehab start yesterday. If he can make it back and Dice starts rolling sevens, the Fenmen are going to really be in a position to grab the division and league by the throat and squeeeeeeze!
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