Sox Offense Breaks Out, World is OK Again
After a frustrating, inconsistent few weeks, the Red Sox finally unearthed some Pedro Cerrano magic tonight. Things that went right:
- Jacoby Ellsbury returned to the lineup.
- Adrian Gonzalez homered (twice) for the first time since July 30th.
- The Red Sox scored 11 runs for the first time since July 27th, after averaging just four runs per game this month.
- Boston won in Arlington for the first time in five tries this year.
- The Yankees lost, allowing the Red Sox to reclaim a share of the AL East lead (otherwise known as the Not Playing Texas in the ALDS Prize)
- David Ortiz announced post-game that he intends to play tomorrow night.
- John Lackey's ERA fell below 6.00 for the first time since the Bush administration.
Seriously, where was Tim Wakefield tonight? The only thing missing was a 200th win celebration. Tito should have just put him in after the top of the first. Lackey can surely donate one of his 12 WINS.
