Baltimore Busts Boston

BALTIMORE: 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 - 6 10 1
BOSTON: 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 - 2 6 0

Another Sunday in my favorite New England sports living bar and, on the Boston Red Sox side of things, not much bang in the game against the Baltimore Orioles. In fact, the most bang for me was the Bangers and Mash entree I had in the bar while watching the game. Another Smoltz outing, another Smoltz loss. The Red Sox don't seem to be getting much bang for their bucks when it comes to the pitching of John Smoltz. But Terry is sticking with him and still believes Smoltz can make a positive contribution to the team. I'm more sceptical in my outlook when it comes to John Smoltz, but I do hope that Terry's belief in him is eventually justified. Today's win for the Orioles in Fenway Park, was the first one in this venue for Baltimore since July 2008. Despite not getting the sweep, Boston does win the series. And tomorrow the Oakland Athletics arrive for a four-game series. There was one bang of an event today for the Boston Red Sox. Former Red Sox leftfielder, Jim Ed Rice, number 14, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown. Something long overdue to cheer about on this Sunday. Congratulations Jim!
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BALTIMORE: Starting Pitcher: David Hernandez, Winning Pitcher: David Hernandez
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: John Smoltz, Losing Pitcher: John Smoltz (4)
BALTIMORE: Homerun: Nick Markaksis
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RED SOX: Wins: 57, Losses: 40, AL East Standings: New York, Boston, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Baltimore
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Next game: Monday 27 July 2009, 4:10 p.m. PT, Oakland Athletics, Fenway Park, Josh Beckett