I was off about the score, but right on about the players of the game, as Lackey dominated his former team going 7 innings allowing 1 runs on 2 hits with 4 K's. The other guy I picked for player of the game had a night for himself too going 3-4 with 2 RBI (including his 2nd HR of the season). Ortiz also added a solo HR. Between those three guys, and the bullpen (Papelbon, Bard) doing their job it was smooth sailing (Papelbon got his 8th save of the young season).
Pineiro had a better game then I predicted going 6 innings allowing 2 runs, but I still think he sucks, and is lucky he didn't get slaughtered letting up 8 hits. The Angles seem to be falling apart. They have gone 0-5 so far in May, which is the first time in team history that has happened.
I probably sounds like a broken record, but this is the way the Sox are going to have to win. Solid pitching that gets you deep into game, and clutch hitting when you need it. I don't see the Sox blowing the doors off teams, but their pitching really is this good, and at least that is something to build on.
With the win the Sox are still 6 1/2 behind the Rays, and 5 1/2 behind the Yankees in the AL East.
Oh and there is no way I am going to discuss the fact that Nomar was there, or the fact they brought back Daubach (who looked like he is weighing about 3 bills) and Trot Nixon to welcome him, because when I saw that I almost hung myself.
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