Heading Home, Post-Stripes:
Well, after winning only a single game against the Evil Empire, in spite of the first decent showing by JB in several months, the Hose head to the Hub. Lester had his second consecutive good outing and got the win in the middle game, and JB gave a respectable performance yesterday, but let just enough balls get away from him to end up on the short end of a 4-1 loss just the same. However, he did get more K's than innings and keep the game in reach, something that ultimately had little meaning with the Stripes' pitcher throwing as well as he did. Only bright spot yesterday was Gonzo's HR, producing his 85th ribbie for the year and leaving him in the top five both in ribbies and hits in the AL.
On top of all of this (not to mention the season), it was rumored yesterday and just confirmed today that Crawford, who has been showing snatches of what Theo signed him for last year, will be lost immediately for the next 6-9 months for Tommy John surgery. At least it appears Papi will be back soon.