Athletics Amaze Red Sox

OAKLAND: 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 1 - 6 15 1

BOSTON: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 2 1

The Oakland Athletics stayed with their starting pitcher for the whole game and the Boston Red Sox were prevented from facing a relief pitcher who they may have been able to hit and score runs. My pitching position perfectly presented by the opposition. Fenway Park saw the return of former Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra (positively received by the fans) for the first time in five years. Also seen was the Major League debut of Aaron Bates who covered first base for Boston today after being called up from Triple-A Pawtucket. Nomar had a good return - went two for four. Aaron did not have a good debut - went zero for three. Nomar and Aaron are reflective of their respective teams' play today. Tomorrow - a reversal of play!

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OAKLAND: Starting Pitcher: Brett Anderson, Winning Pitcher: Brett Anderson

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: John Smoltz, Losing Pitcher: John Smoltz (2)

OAKLAND: Homerun: Orlando Cabrera

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RED SOX: Wins: 49, Losses: 33, AL East Standings: Boston, New York, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Baltimore

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Next game: Tuesday 7 July 2009, 4:10 p.m. PT, Oakland Athletics, Fenway Park, Josh Beckett