Two for Two

Hi Dad --

Sorry I've been away the past week or so, finding time to sit down and write, even just the blog, is tough with a 7 week-old. That's right, Aidan's now 7 weeks, but you know that since you got to celebrate father's day with him last weekend.

Anyway, yes, I was thrilled that the losing pitcher Tuesday night was Tavarez. As you said, at least he was able to help the Sox somehow. And he helped again last night. While the Sox had already put the Nats away by the time Mr. Hyde took the mound, he did give up another run to our men in red... sox. It was wonderful to watch.

So we've taken the first two games of the series and like you, I'm very excited to see how Smoltz does in his first game as a Red Sock. With all the lead up and how amazing he's been at Pawtucket, he better be good. And now with Dice-K on the DL, he really needs to prove himself. Of course with how awesome(ly bad) Dice-K's been this season, that won't be too hard.

In other news, Nick Green is finally coming into his own. I think part of the reason he was making so many errors in the beginning was that shortstop wasn't his position. Did you know that, Dad? I figured since the Sox picked him up in the off season, he was used to playing that position. I just found out that's not the case. He's been learning by wildfire. And after, what, 70-something games he's finally making some amazing plays.

He had the walk-off homer against Atlanta on Father's Day and Tuesday he made a spectacular catch for a double play to get Penny out of a jam and end the third inning. I'll describe it for you since I know you didn't see it. Green caught the ball, tagged the runner going to 2nd, did a somersault and managed to throw out the guy at first... from his knees. It was so impressive, he was the number one play on Sports Center's top 10 that night.

Dad, I know you don't watch all the games because you don't have the MLB package on DirecTV. But Nick Green's play is one of many reasons to get it. My description just doesn't do it justice. You had to see it to believe it.

Well, that's all I've got for now. Just two hours 'til Smoltz takes the hill and the TIVO's all set. Can't wait for the Sox to go three for three.

Luv ya,
Jenn