The Red Sox are getting healthier and have won their last 2 games, but Boston has been terrible during day games this year. Today is a big game for the Sox, as Beckett takes the hill to face Joel Pineiro.
I went on a rant about how Pineiro is not good, but then he didn't even start because Haren took his place. Well he gets his shot tonight, and I still say he sucks. I just can't believe Pineiro is anything that should be able to shut down the Sox, even when they are missing Drew, Pedroia, and Ellsbury.
The big question is which Beckett will show up today (and for the rest of the season). Will we see the same Beckett from the beginning of the year that was horrible and looked like his career was going in a tailspin, OR will we see the pitcher that was on track for a Cy Young last year before the last month of the season? The answer to that question could have a lot to do with whether or not the Sox make the playoffs.
I still believe in Beckett, and I think he still wants to be the "Ace". If that is the case then he has to really step up, because this Red Sox rotation has been filthy lately. I think Beckett gets it done today, and the Sox win their 3rd in a row.
Boston wins 5-3
Player of the Game: Ortiz
Game starts at 3:35pm on NESN.
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