Boston got the win tonight with timely hitting, and solid pitching. The Sox were down 2-0 going in to the top of the 5th, when they were able to score 3 runs, one came off a Youk RBI single to score Varitek, and then Sean Casey hit a deep double off the right field wall to add two more runs. Toronto didn't waste much time coming back as they tied it up in the bottom of the 5th, but the Red Sox were able to put the game away on a fielder's choice, hit by Jason Varitek.
The real story in this game was the pitching for both teams. A.J. Burnett has been one of the most underrated pitchers in the MLB this year, and is finally looking like the pitcher he was supposed to be when he got that big contract (a lot of that has to do with him staying healthy). Tonight, Burnett went 7 innings allowing 3 runs with 6 Ks. Byrd had a very solid outing for the Sox, as he went 6 innings allowing 3 runs (only walking 1). This is why I like Byrd, you know exactly what you are going to get from him.
The Sox bullpen was outstanding in this game, as Lopez, Delcarmen, Okajima, and Papelbon combined to go 3 scoreless innings allowing only 1 hit. That is exactly what the Sox are going to need while guys like J.D. Drew and Mike Lowell are out. The Sox now have 90 wins, which 6 is 6th time in 7 years that the Red Sox have had at least 90 wins.
The loss ended Toronto's chances of winning the AL East. Another loss, or a Boston win and the Blue Jays would be eliminated from playoff contention.
-BMack
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