Sox Finally Win One Run Game

Well, after the frustration of losing a pair of games to Terry's Tribe, each after leading late by 2-1, the Sox pulled out a W in a one run game. In fact, their margin of victory was the game's only run, produced on a sac fly by Pierzynski. The Sox had a few batters get a pair of hits apiece, but the real story here was Hose pitching. Starter Rubby de la Rosa is looking like a Fenway lock, while not doing to well on the road. This was his second start at the Fens, and, as in the original, he pitched seven shutout innings, giving up not very much. Tonight that translated to one hit and three freebies in seven innings, a game WHIP of 0.57, which as you all know is fabulous! his season ERA dropped to 2.84, also an excellent mark. After he left, the Sox pen took over. Miller K'd the only hitter he faced, then gave way to Badenhop, who extended his consecutive streak of shutout innings to 15 2/3. You KNOW what followed--RIGHT! Koji got his fifteenth save in as many chances, at the same time extending his successful save streak to thirtyone over the past two seasons.
And while we're talking streaks, let's return to the offense, where the Dustman extended his streak of games against the Twinkies with a hit to 29 games--every one he's ever played in in his entire career. Incredible--but definitely Pedey!
The other Sox hitter who looked good offensively was Drew, who went 2-3 on the night.