Well,yesterday's game was an interesting contrats in Sox w/ManRam vs Sox Post-ManRam. Yesterday for the first time since he left Fenway for good in 2008, Manny stuffed one into the cheap seats, and, to a mixture of boos and cheers, circled the bases. In past times, such a shot often signaled the push for a victory. Yesterday, for awhile, it looked possible as if the Hose might have their win streak broken as they found themselves entering their final at-bat tied, 4-4. Earlier Sox HR's by Yoouuk and Martinez had helped get the Sox to where they were, but they'd let a 4-2 lead slip through their fingers, and ultimately allowed the Bums to even things up. FInally, in their last at bat, the Sox came through. No extra inning worries or sudden adverse endings for the Fenmen. Nava got a hit to start the process, and after two outs, Dusty came to the plate and, with his all or nothing at all swing that Sox fans have become familiar with over the past three years, drove the ball into the outfield to land safely and plate the winning run. Game over; win streak extended; one game gap behind the Rays and Mr. Hankie's Yankees still intact.
The Sox starter, Wake, deserved better than his no decision, only allowing three earned runs, but a fourth run was charged to him due to one of FOUR (no misprint) Sox errors. Usually when you get that many errors in a game, you can count on being on the short end of the score. So, Wake got 'no de' and The Laser, who pitched an inning of shutout ball of only eleven total pitches, picked up the 'W'.
Enjoy tonight's Game of the Week on ESPN for the finale of the Sox-Dodgers series. Root for the streak to continue.
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