Royals Rule Red Sox

BOSTON: 0 0 6 0 2 1 0 0 0 - 9 12 1

KANSAS: 0 0 1 1 3 6 1 0 x - 12 11 0

The Boston Red Sox bullpen out did starter Wakefield. While it took Tim five innings to give up five runs to the Kansas City Royals, it took the relievers two innings to give up seven runs. Not exactly an endorsement for the Boston pen today. Although Wakefield was not in his top form, he did manage to leave the game with a lead and I'm sure expected a win against the Royals. Instead Boston has begun its four-game visit to Kauffman Stadium with a loss. Unfortunately, the Yankees also lost today and the Rangers won. Therefore, no gain on New York and a range reduction on Texas.

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BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Tim Wakefield, Losing Pitcher: Daniel Bard (2)

KANSAS: Starting Pitcher: Lenny DiNardo, Winning Pitcher: Yasuhiko Yabuta

KANSAS: Save: Joakim Soria

BOSTON: Homerun: Jason Bay (36)

KANSAS: Homerun: Mike Jacobs

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RED SOX: Wins: 89, Losses: 60, AL East Standings: New York, Boston, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Baltimore

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Next game: Tuesday 22 September 2009, 5:10 p.m. PT, Kansas City Royals, Kauffman Stadium, Paul Byrd