The night started well as the Sox took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first, as David Ortiz hit a 2 run HR. The good times didn't last long as Tampa came back with a 3 run bottom of the first. It didn't get any better for the Wake tonight as he up only lasting 2 1/3 innings while surrendering 6 runs. The bullpen did an OK job the rest of the way (except Pauley), but the Sox still lost 10-3. Ortiz was the only source of runs, as he added another HR in the fourth. Boston is in need of some other players stepping up, as there is still no word on when J.D. Drew will be back, and Mike Lowell was held out of today's game with pain in his hip. It will be interesting to see how long Lowell is going to be able to handle the pain, or if he is going to have to shut it down for the season. The Sox are going to make the playoffs, but I am not sure who is going to be left to play. The Sox may want to start resting guys, and get ready for the post-season instead of running wildly after the Rays.
-BMack
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