Can't really blame Wake for this game. He had 1 bad inning when he let up 4 runs, but he did go 6 innings, and you really just can't expect more from him at this point in his career. What killed Boston was the lack of clutch hitting. They put up 12 hits yet only scored 4 runs. They have to do better then that, but it really doesn't surprise me with the "key" offensive players they are missing.
Boston chased Braden out of the game after only 4 2/3, but the A's bullpen was fantastic last night going 5 1/3 innings without surrendering a run. The only good news for the Sox last night what that their bullpen looked strong, but that could have a lot more to do with the A's offense being terrible, then anything actually getting better for the Sox relievers.
Everyone for the Sox that started the game had a hit with the exception of JD Drew, so I really see this as a tough luck loss that wouldn't have happened if the Sox weren't starting AAA guys throughout a good portion of their lineup.
You even have to question if the A's deserved to win this game, because the 10th was a crazy inning. After Coco Crisp was ejected by plate umpire Bob Davidson following a strikeout to lead off the 10th, Daric Barton singled off Ramon Ramirez (WTF happened to this guy??), and Barton advanced to 2nd when Davidson called a balk on Ramirez. The Red Sox then intentionally walked Kurt Suzuki before Dustin Richardson came in and struck out Adam Rosales. Boston pitching coach John Farrell was ejected by Davidson during that at-bat for arguing a checked swing call. Kouzmanoff then lined a single to right field off Michael Bowden and Barton slid in safely ahead of J.D. Drew's throw home.
With the loss Boston is now 6 games behind the Yankees and 3 1/2 games behind the Rays. The good news is that Buchholz is back tonight, and Beckett will make his first start off the DL on Friday.
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