Josh Beckett, Jon Lester and Tim Wakefield have something in common.
They were hammered by the Tampa Bay Rays.
They threesome combined for 12 2/3 inning, 18 runs allowed (17 earned), 8 HR, 23 hits and 5 BB.
That’s an earned run average of 12.06.
It was only one-run, but it felt like five runs. Kevin Cash’s homer over The Green Monster to lead off the third inning, closing the Rays lead ever so lightly, 5-1.
It was his first-ever post-season homer.
Will it mean anything? Probably not. But stay tuned.
Carlos Pena was 4-for-30 against Tim Wakefield before his first inning two-run homer over the left field wall.
About 30 seconds later, Evan Longoria hit it over the wall as well for a very, very quick 3-0 lead.
Wow.
Yes, wow.
No surprises other than the fact that J.D. Drew is leading off, which isn’t a total surprise.
Jacoby Ellsbury’s slump is too dire right now. The Red Sox need men on base for the slight chance the David Ortiz gets hot tonight.
The order is as follows:
1. J.D. Drew, RF
2. Pedroia, 2B
3. Ortiz, DH
4. Youkilis, 3B
5. Bay, [...]
What a difference a week makes?
The New England Patriots look like bonafide contender. The Red Sox look like world champions.
This morning, the Patriots look like mincemeat and the Sox look even worse.
Red Sox: First you have to credit the other guys, the Tampa Bay Rays. They are getting paid, albeit a lot less, too. And [...]
Eagle-Tribune Executive Sports Editor Bill Burt has been synonymous with the local and Boston sports scene for the past 24 years.
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