Break Out The Brooms!: Peter

Well, after last nite's win and today's afternoon victory, the Sox have completed a sweep for the first time in a while. Even better, in addition to their three game streak, they are now five of their last seven! The regulars are slowly coming back, and the results are starting to show it. In last nite's game, Lackey went into the 8th, limiting the Halos to a pair of runs and seven hits. He's now in double figures in wins, the third Sox staff member this season at that level. He was followed in due course by Bard (2/3 of as hitless inning on 11 pitches) and The Laser (perfect 9th on just nine pitches for his 24th save).Lowrie, another returnee, drove in the deciding runs to put it on ice with a ringing double in the 7th.
Then, we have this afternoon's game, a game played when baseball was meant to be played--in the sunlight! I'm guessing Jenn had her broom ready for the sweep. Irrespective of that, her son, Aidan (my grandson), was in attendance for his second or third Sox game, so I'm certain that helped the team get the 'W'. I'm betting that Jenn will have something to relate from her point of view on the game later today once she gets home. Looks like you got a good game, Jenn.
Sox, behind another returnee, JB, were up two zip early on, only to be tied in the next half inning and to fall behind in the middle of the game, 3-2. At that point, the Sox bats took over. When the smoke cleared, the Sox had first tied the game at 3 on Yooouuuk's shot in the 7th, and then jumped back into the lead for good in the 8th on Scutaro's grand slam the following inning. These two shots added to the pair of solos the Sox had in the 2d by Beltre and Hall. Overall, the Sox lumber accounted for not only the four roundtrippers, but also a dozen hits, including a double and triple by Eric Patterson. The guy may not hit for much of an average, but when he does put it in play, his speed gets him a long way around the bases before anyone can react.
Through all of this, JB carried on, getting better as he went on, and finally getting the 'W'. For the game, he had a WHIP of 0.86 and struck out five. While he did give up all of the Angels' three runs, he definitely reduced his injury-burdened season ERA, a trend that hopefully will continue.
If there was anything negative about today's game, it was the fact that, once again, the Hose are leaving far too many baserunners stranded. Today, the number totalled 13 LOB. As things turned out, they weren't needed, but something has to be done, so that when a single run may make the difference, it gets to cross the plate instead of dying on the basepaths.
So, Jenn, show us your broom--or at least tell us about it and our fav little fan's reactions.