Game 1 - Sox win

So who was the hero last night?  Was it Jason Bay and his two homers?  Was it Jon Lester, who pitched through seven innings (giving up 4 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, and striking out five)?  Or maybe it was David Ortiz who doubled twice, driving in a run while scoring two. 

Needless to say last night was a great team effort by the Sox.  It’s victories like these that make us look playoff ready.  I wouldn’t say we are, considering how many injuries we have going for us, but it sure gives us some breathing room when we play better baseball. 

I’d like to point out that Bay’s homerun total has been brought up to 25.  That’s higher than any other Red Sox player!  I realize he’s only hit a few of these for the Sox, but this is the reason why I hate seeing his “Red Sox stats” whenever he’s up to bat.  It’s not like he’s starting a new season, he’s just playing for a different team.  And right now he’s leading this team in home runs.  Let’s give this guy the credit he deserves here!

I’d also like to point out that even though the Orioles fans seem greatly outnumbered, they made an effort to make their voices heard last night.  I give them all the credit in the world, considering they’re cheering on a last place team.  You fans are all very loyal, and I tip my cap to you.

I gotta run so I’m gonna cut this blog short.  Let’s hope Dice-K can make this two in a row!

Keep the faith!

Postgame notes:

-Manny Delcarmen:  Delcarmen almost made it through the 8^th last night, but was pulled after giving up two walks.  I personally would have rather seen Masterson warm up in that situation.  Delcarmen’s struggled this season, so I’m just glad the Sox got some insurance runs in the top of the inning (as well as the top of the next inning). 

-Josh Beckett:  Beckett’s next start will be pushed back until next Tuesday, according to redsox.com.  Apparently he’s experiencing finger numbness.  Redsox.com also reports that this is something Beckett’s experienced before, and that it could have been caused from sleeping on his arm.  It seems to me like this is something we need to be careful of, but not to worry about just yet.