Well, after last night's (this morning's?) 3-1 loss in a pitching duel that went into the 14th inning tied at 1, the Sox unlimbered the lumber for 16 hits and 13 runs, including eight for extra bases, three of them doubles by Big Papi. After a see-saw first four innings that saw the Sox behind 7-6, eleven Hosemen went to the plate in the 5th and six runs crossed the plate, effectively ending any questions over who would eventually get the 'W'. Papi drove in five runs, while Gonzo added a pair. The Dustman was one of two Hose with 4-5 evenings, Papi being the other,and was a homer short of the cycle. In his final AB, he drove one to the base of the Monster, but, as it was an 80 mph slider from an outfielder playing pitcher, he just didn't have enough to get it up and over the wall. Even Jake, who supposedly had the night off, got in for a pinch hit single.
As for pitching, Miller started and surrendered seven runs and nine hits in 3 2/3, but the Sox middle relievers held the Royals scoreless after the 4th, allowing the Sox to take and build the lead. Morales made it interesting in the 9th, giving up a pair of runs on three hits and a free pass before finally nailing the door closed. With the win, the Hose remain two games up on the Stripes. Pedroia's first hit extended his career high hitting streak to 23 games. And as I dream on, only 33 to go.
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