BOSTON: 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 - 4 6 1
TORONTO: 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 5 0
On the road again. The Boston Red Sox begin the second half of the 2009 season with a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. And graciously, Rogers Centre was very welcoming to Boston and they start off with a win. Boston starting pitcher Buchholz (making his 2009 debut) was part of player movement by the Red Sox. Also playing today for Boston was Mike Lowell, who has been taken off the disabled list. To create space on the roster for Buchholz and Lowell, first baseman Aaron Bates was sent to Pawtucket. And my question posed earlier in the season regarding Julio Lugo has been answered - he has been designated for assignment and his time with Boston is over. With Buchholz going back to Pawtucket after this game, that provides a space on the roster for shortstop Jed Lowrie to join the team tomorrow. So, the second half begins with a win and positive changes for Boston. Buchholz can pitch effectively and although Lowell did make an error, he also had a couple of hits. Will look forward to having Lowrie in the lineup. A great second half start for the Boston Red Sox on their way to the postseason!
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BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Clay Buchholz, Winning Pitcher: Clay Buchholz (1)
TORONTO: Starting Pitcher: Ricky Romero, Losing Pitcher: Ricky Romero
BOSTON: Save: Jonathan Papelbon (24)
BOSTON: Homerun: Kevin Youkilis (17)
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RED SOX: Wins: 55, Losses: 34, AL East Standings: Boston, New York, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Baltimore
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Next game: Saturday 18 July 2009, 10:07 a.m. PT, Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre, Brad Penny
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