Well, Jenn, this was one of those too rare days for the Sox. A day when they collected eight (no typo--8) two baggers off the Phils. First time they've done it in a game since they collected a similar number from the Stripes four years ago. Papi got a pair (along with four ribbies), Martinez got two and Scutaro, Tek, Beltre and Dusty each added one. Lowell chipped in with a two-run shot into the cheaps. It was twelve zip before there were any outs in the 3d, and the Hose coasted home from there. Lackey showed some of what he's lacked until recently, going seven and giving up the two Phil's scores on just six hits and no free passes (game WHIP of 0.86)--not too shabby. Brought his season ERA down to 4.54. He still has a way to go with that but at least he's headed in the right direction.
Just between you and me, Jenn, I was starting to get worried again about Papi recently, but beginning with his hit last night and adding to today's show, he's probably OK. Lowell was covering for Youk, who has back spasms. Hope that's not anything serious. Added to the soreness in Dusty's knee and Jake's ongoing pain in the ribs, the last thing we need now is something major with our second leading all-around hitter.
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