A Win Coupled with Aidan's First Trip to Fenners

Dad --

Yes, Pap's first blown save was upsetting, to say the least. Thankfully he didn't have to go out for the final game since the Sox won by 7 runs. And while the Sox lost the series against the Mets, at least it wasn't a sweep.

But now we're onto Minnesota and a four game series against the Twins. Yesterday's game was a win, but another dramatic one where Pap almost got his second blown save in three days. Pap came in for the 9th, and after getting two strike outs gave up a two run shot to pinch hitter, Joe Mauer. Luckily Mauer's shot didn't tie the score. Instead the Sox were still ahead by one and the Laser got the next guy out on a flyout to right and got his 12th save of the season. Whew!

I don't know what it is about Pap this season, but he can't seem to get three outs in a row. Is it something to lose sleep over? Not yet. But if this drama keeps up, I may lose a lot more sleep than from just Aidan waking up in the middle of the night for another feeding.

On that note, Aidan actually made his first visit to Fat Faced Fenners yesterday, Dad. He had on his little Red Sox booties that his Aunt Ellen bought him and he sat in the corner booth for a couple hours. Granted he slept through the game, but at least he got to the bar. I'm sure we'll be back several times over the season, and who knows, maybe Aidan will even be awake for some of our time there. But I figure it's never too late for Aidan to get to know our favorite Sox bar. And who knows, maybe one of the visits will even include his Pops.

What do you say, Dad?

Jenn