Payback's a Biotch

Dad --

Yes, Tuesday's game was AWFUL!!! How the hell do you blow a 10-1 lead? Especially when you supposedly have the best bullpen in the majors? It was dreadful to watch. Especially since the last time the Sox lost when they were up by 9 or more runs was 1989.

But that was Tuesday. Let's talk about yesterday. Yesterday was wonderful. Why you ask? Because the Sox gave the Orioles a taste of their own medicine. That's right, we were losing 5-1. But then came back strong in the ninth.

Pedroia walked, then Youkilis got a home run, so it's now 5-3. The Orioles didn't want to take any chances so they brang in their closer. But after two quick outs, George Sherrill gave up a hit and 2 walks to load the bases. That's when things really went south for the O's.

Baldelli came in to pinch hit and singled up the middle, scoring both Ellsbury and Baily and tying the game at 5 runs a piece. The score remained tied until the 11th inning when Ellsbury doubled, and got to third on Bailey's fly out. Lugo stepped into the batters' box and unlike Tuesday when he struck out, he singled, allowing Ellsbury to score the Red Sox's sixth and final run. And that was all the Sox would need.

Papelbon came in for the bottom of the 11th and closed the game with 2 pop outs and a fly out.

Not since the Mother's Day Miracle in '07 have the Sox had such a great comeback. Coincidentally that come back was also against the Orioles and Lugo was the one to score the winning run with a single. Cool, huh?

Anyway, tomorrow we're back at Fenway for the beginning of a 10-day home stand that starts with the Mariners. I can't wait.

Jenn