It looked like the Red Sox were going to blow a big lead in the 8th inning, but Francona turned to Papelbon and he lead the Red Sox to their 77th win of the season.
Boston got solid pitching from Jon Lester who went 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 7 hits with 9 Ks. When Lester left the game it was 6-2. After the Sox got a great inning out of Wagner the Sox turned to Okajima. he recorded 0 outs letting up 2 runs on 4 hits. With some great fielding by Jacoby Ellsbury and great pitching from Papelbon the Sox were able to get out of the 8th.
Ellsbury continued to roll as he added the Sox 8th run of the game in the 9th inning on an RBI triple. Papelbon then came in to end the game in the 9th and the Sox finally were able to end this game.
With the win the Sox are now 3 1/2 games ahead of Texas for the Wild Card.
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