Well, Jenn, last nite's game was one that we'd like to see replicated all the time! On the one hand, you had a starter, Bucky, mastering the opposing team as he pitched a complete game shutout (details below). On the other hand, you had the lineup as a whole getting all kinds of hits from HR's to timely to take and build up a lead throughout the evening (likewise, details below). Results: Sox 11, O's zip.
Starting with Buchholtz, he threw a masterful five hit complete game for his second career shutout. We all know what the first was, his no-no of a few years ago. He now is tied for the league lead in wins this season at eight and lowered his ERA to a very nice 2.39. He only gave up a single free pass, so his game WHIP was 0.667. Damn fine!
Then you have the offensive side of things. The Hose picked up 16 hits, six of which were for extra bases, and half of those were roundtrippers. Beltre, Yoooooukk and Scutaro had the HR's. Six of the Sox hitters had multi-hit games, and the only ones to go for the collar, in spite of recent torrid bats, were Papi (definitely white hot) and McDonald(had raised his average over .270).
Result of the win: Hose still tied with the Jays in 3d in the East, but now only 4 1/2 behind Tampa Bay and 2 1/2 astern of the Stripes. Still two thirds of the season to go.
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