Red Sox Avoid Shutout Against The Yankees

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Red Sox	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	8	0
Yankees	0	2	0	0	1	0	1	0	X	4	7	0

Red Sox highlight: One run
Red Sox lowlight: Five men left on base
Yankees highlight: Pitching
Yankees lowlight: Five men left on base

My Comment: Not the start of the three-game series that I wanted, but at least Boston is still in first place in the AL East. Will look forward to more successful Boston bats tomorrow against the Yankees.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jon Lester; Losing Pitcher: Jon Lester (2)
YANKEES: Starting Pitcher: C. C. Sabathia; Winning Pitcher: C. C. Sabathia
YANKEES: Save: Mariano Rivera

Red Sox: Wins 33, Losses 23, Percentage: .589

Next game: Saturday 1 June 2013, 4:15 p.m.PT/7:15 p.m.ET, New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium, Felix Doubront

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American League East Standings: Thursday 30 May 2013

American League East Standings

Boston	33	22	.600
New York	30	23	.566
Baltimore	30	24	.556
Tampa Bay	29	24	.547
Toronto	23	31	.426

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Boston Prevails Over Philadelphia, 9 To 2

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Red Sox	4	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	3	9	14	0
Phillies	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	1

Red Sox highlight: Two homeruns
Red Sox lowlight: Ten men left on base
Phillies highlight: One homerun
Phillies lowlight: One throwing error

My Commnent: The Red Sox scored first in the first inning and never gave up the lead. A great win as Boston prepares to face the Yankees tomorrow, who have a five game losing streak. Let's hope the Red Sox can keep that streak alive for them.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Franklin Morales; Winning Pitcher: Franklin Morales (1)
PHILADELPHIA: Starting Pitcher: Jonatahn Pettibone; Losing Pitcher: Jonathan Pettibone
BOSTON: Homeruns: Jonny Gomes (3), David Ortiz (9)
PHILADELPHIA: Homerun: Delmon Young

Red Sox: Wins 33, Losses 22, Percentage: .600

Next game: Friday 31 May 2013, 4:05 p.m.PT/7:05 p.m.ET, New York Yankees, Yankee Stadium, Jon Lester

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Red Sox Unable To Rally Against Phillies

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Red Sox	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	3	7	0
Phillies	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	1	X	4	8	1

Red Sox highlight: One homerun
Red Sox lowlight: Eight men left on base
Phillies highlight: Four homeruns
Phillies lowlight: One missed catch

My Comment: At least the Red Sox are still in first place all alone. Boston will go for a split of the two-game series tomorrow. Franklin Morales returns to pitch for Boston. Hope he does well.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: John Lackey; Losing Pitcher: John Lackey (5)
PHILADELPHIA: Starting Pitcher: Kyle Kendrick; Winning Pitcher: Kyle Kendrick
PHILADELPHIA: Save: Jonathan Papelbon
BOSTON: Homerun: Daniel Nava (7)
PHILADELPHIA: Homeruns: Ryan Howard, Domonic Brown (two), Erik Kratz

Red Sox: Wins 32, Losses 22, Percentage: .593

Next game: Thursday 30 May 2013, 4:05 p.m.PT/7:05 p.m.ET, Philadephia Phillies, Citizens Bank Park, Franklin Morales

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American League East Standings: Tuesday 28 May 2013

American League East Standings

Boston	32	21	.604
New York	30	21	.588
Baltimore	28	24	.538
Tampa Bay	27	24	.529
Toronto	22	30	.423

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Red Sox Powerless Against Phillies

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Phillies	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	9	0
Red Sox	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0

Phillies highlight: Two homeruns
Phillies lowlight: Eight men left on base
Red Sox highlight: One run
Red Sox lowlight: Three men left on base

My Comment: Well the bats were cold today for the Boston Red Sox and they were unable to crack the pitching of Cliff Lee. The Red Sox end up with a split of the Fenway Park portion of the four games against the Phillies. Will hope for a better outcome in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA: Starting Pitcher: Cliff Lee; Winning Pitcher: Cliff Lee
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Ryan Dempster; Losing Pitcher: Ryan Dempster (6)
PHILADELPHIA: Save: Jonathan Papelbon
PHILADELPHIA: Homeruns: Michael Young, Domonic Brown

Red Sox: Wins 32, Losses 21, Percentage: .604

Next game: Wednesday 29 May 2013, 4:05 p.m.PT/7:05 p.m.ET, Philadelphia Phillies, Citizens Bank Park, John Lackey

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Red Sox Pound Phillies, 9 To 3

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Phillies	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	3	11	1
Red Sox	3	0	3	0	2	0	0	1	X	9	15	1

Phillies highlight: Two homeruns
Phillies lowlight: One fielding error
Red Sox highlight: Two homeruns
Red Sox lowlight: One missed catch

My Comment: The Boston Red Sox are back in first place in the AL East! And this is the fourth win in a row for Boston. The team will be going for number five to end this current homestand. Keep the victories coming!

PHILADELPHIA: Starting Pitcher: Tyler Cloyd; Losing Pitcher: Tyler Cloyd
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Alfredo Acecves; Winning Pitcher: Alfredo Aceves (2)
PHILADELPHIA: Homeruns: Erik Kratz, Domonic Brown
BOSTON: Homeruns: Dustin Pedroia (3), Mike Napoli (8)

Red Sox: Wins 32, Losses 20, Percentage: .615

Next game: Tuesday 28 May 2013, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Philadelphia Phillies, Fenway Park, Ryan Dempater

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American League East Standings: Sunday 26 May 2013

American League East Standings

New York	30	19	.612
Boston	31	20	.608
Baltimore	27	23	.540
Tampa Bay	25	24	.510
Toronto	21	29	.420

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Red Sox Stun Indians And Win Series, 6 To 5

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Indians	2	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	5	7	0
Red Sox	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	4	6	7	1

Indians highlight: Two homeruns
Indians lowlight: Relief pitching
Red Sox highlight: Jacoby Ellsbury's two-run, double in the ninth
Red Sox lowlight: One fielding error

My Comment: What a dramatic victory for the Boston Red Sox! A comeback win in the ninth and the Red Sox take three out of four against the Indians. So great to have such an unbelievable outcome to a game by all indications Boston would lose. And thanks for coming by Terry Francona - always good to see you!

CLEVELAND: Starting Pitcher: Corey Kluber; Losing Pitcher: Chris Perez
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Felix Doubront; Winning Pitcher: Craig Breslow (2)
CLEVELAND: Homeruns: Jason Kipnis, Nick Swisher

Red Sox: Wins 31, Losses 20, Percentage: .608

Next game: Monday 27 May 2013, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Philadelphia Phillies, Fenway Park, Clay Buchholz

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Boston Comes Back Against Cleveland, 7 To 4

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Indians	1	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	11	2
Red Sox	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	4	X	7	11	1

Indians highlight: Eleven hits
Indians lowlight: One fielding error and one throwing error
Red Sox highlight: Four runs in the eighth
Red Sox lowlight: One missed catch

My Comment: Boston never lead until the eighth, but that was all the Red Sox needed to claim a victory over the Indians. Hope tomorrow they don't wait so long to get control of the game when they go for the series win.

CLEVELAND: Starting Pitcher: Scott Kazmir; Losing Pitcher: Vinnie Pestano
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jon Lester; Winning Pitcher: Junichi Tazawa (4)
BOSTON: Save: Andrew Bailey (6)

Red Sox: Wins 30, Losses 20, Percentage: .600

Next game: Sunday 26 May 2013, 10:35 a.m.PT/1:35 a.m.ET, Cleveland Indians, Fenway Park, Felix Doubront

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Red Sox Regroup Against Indians, 8 To 1

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Indians	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0
Red Sox	0	3	0	0	0	1	4	0	X	8	9	1

Indians highlight: One run
Indians lowlight: Five men left on base
Red Sox highlight: One homerun
Red Sox lowlight: One throwing error

My Comment: Nice win today for Boston over Cleveland that makes up for yesterday's humilating loss. Two more games in the series to play - let's win the series!

CLEVELAND: Starting Pitcher: Justin Masterson; Losing Pitcher: Justin Masterson
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: John Lackey; Winning Pitcher: John Lackey (3)
BOSTON: Homerun: Mike Carp (3)

Red Sox: Wins 29, Losses 20, Percentage: .592

Next game: Saturday 25 May 2013, 10:35 a.m.PT/1:35 p.m.ET, Cleveland Indians, Fenway Park, Jon Lester

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Boston Clobbered By Cleveland

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Indians	0	1	3	1	1	6	0	0	0	12	16	0
Red Sox	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	7	1

Indians highlight: Six runs in the sixth
Indians lowlight: Eleven men left on base
Red Sox highlight: One homerun
Red Sox lowlight: One fielding error

My Comment: I'm sure Terry Francona enjoyed his return to Fenway Park, though I didn't want him to be as happy as he must have been with result of today's game. Oh well, welcome back Terry!

CLEVELAND: Starting Pitcher: Zach McAllister; Winning Pitcher: Zach McAllister
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Ryan Dempster; Losing Pitcher: Ryan Dempster (5)
CLEVELAND: Save: Scott Barnes
BOSTON: Homerun: David Ortiz (8)

Red Sox: Wins 28, Losses 20, Percentage: .583

Next game: Friday 24 May 2013, 4:10p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Cleveland Indians, Fenway Park, John Lackey

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American League East Standings: Wednesday 22 May 2013

American League East Standings

New York	28	18	.609
Boston	28	19	.596
Baltimore	25	21	.543
Tampa Bay	24	22	.522
Toronto	19	27	.413

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Red Sox Sidestep Sweep By White Sox, 6 To 2

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Red Sox	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	6	9	0
White Sox	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	6	0

Red Sox highlight: Two runs in the first
Red Sox lowlight: Ten men left on base
White Sox highlight: One homerun
White Sox lowlight: Four men left on base

My Comment: Boston heads home with a win to avoid a sweep and a winning road trip. Hope Terry Francona gets a warm welcome from the Fenway crowd tomorrow when the Indians come to play a four-game series. He will always deserve great thanks from all who cheer for the Boston Red Sox.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Clay Buchholz; Winning Pitcher: Clay Buchholz (7)
WHITE SOX: Starting Pitcher: Hector Santiago; Losing Pitcher: Hector Santiago
WHITE SOX: Homerun: Paul Konerko

Red Sox: Wins 28, Losses 19, Percentage: .596

Next game: Thursday 23 May 2013, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Cleveland Indians, Fenway Park, Ryan Dempster

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Red Sox Stalled By White Sox

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Red Sox	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	4	0
White Sox	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	X	3	7	1

Red Sox highlight: One run
Red Sox lowlight: Six men left on base
White Sox highlight: One homerun
White Sox lowlight: One fielding error

My Comment: Boston has lost the last series of this road trip, but has a chance to salvage a win tomorrow against the White Sox. The Red Sox squandered bases loaded, something they have to improve on going forward.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Felix Doubront; Losing Pitcher: Felix Doubront (2)
WHITE SOX: Starting Pitcher: Jose Quintana; Winning Pitcher: Jose Quintana
WHITE SOX: Save: Addison Reed
WHITE SOX: Homerun: Jeff Keppinger

Red Sox: Wins 27, Losses 19, Percentage: .587

Next game: Wednesday 22 May 2013, 5:10 p.m.PT/8:10 p.m.ET, Chicago White Sox, U. S. Cellular Field, Clay Buchholz

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Red Sox Rally Short As White Sox Win

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Red Sox	0	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	4	6	1
White Sox	3	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	X	6	8	0

Red Sox highlight: One homerun
Red Sox lowlight: One fielding error
White Sox highlight: One homerun
White Sox lowlight: Six men left on base

My Comment: First loss of the season for Jon Lester. The offense was unable to come back enough and the Red Sox lose the first game of the three-game series. Need to even it up tomorrow.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jon Lester; Losing Pitcher: Jon Lester (1)
WHITE SOX: Starting Pitcher: Dylan Axelrod; Winning Pitcher: Dylan Axelrod
WHITE SOX: Save: Addison Reed
BOSTON: Homerun: Jarrod Saltalamacchia (5)
WHITE SOX: Homerun: Adam Dunn

Red Sox: Wins 27, Losses 18, Percentage: .600

Next game: Tuesday 21 May 2013, 5:10 p.m.PT/8:10 p.m.ET, Chicago White Sox, U. S. Cellular Field,

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American League East Standings: Sunday 19 May 2013

American League East Standings

New York	27	16	.628
Boston	27	17	.614
Baltimore	23	20	.535
Tampa Bay	23	20	.535
Toronto	17	26	.395

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Boston Brooms Minnesota, 5 To 1

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Red Sox	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	2	5	11	1
Twins	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	5	1

Red Sox highlight: Two homeruns
Red Sox lowlight: One throwing error
Twins highlight: One run
Twins lowlight: One throwing error

My Comment: With a little help from a Minnesota outfileder, Dustin has his second homerun of the season to give Boston some breathing room going into the bottom of the ninth. Boston records its fourth sweep of the season as it heads to Chicago to play the White Sox for three games.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: John Lackey; Winning Pitcher: John Lackey (2)
MINNESOTA: Starting Pitcher: Pedro Hernandez; Losing Pitcher: Pedro Hernandez
BOSTON: Homeruns: Will Middlebrooks (8), Dustin Pedroia (2)

Red Sox: Wins 27, Losses 17, Percentage: .614

Next game: Monday 20 May 2012, 5:10 p.m.PT/8:10 p.m.ET, Chicago White Sox, U.S. Cellular Field, Jon Lester

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Red Sox Trounce Twins, 12 To 5

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Red Sox	3	0	1	0	3	0	4	0	1	12	13	0
Twins	0	1	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	5	12	0

Red Sox highlight: Three homeruns
Red Sox lowlight: Six men left on base
Twins highlight: Twelve hits
Twins lowlight: Thirteen men left on base

My Comment: Power has returned to Boston! A decisive victory over Minnesota and Ortiz does it one more time against his former team. Thank you Minnesota for giving David up or more accurately, giving up on David!

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Ryan Dempster; Winning Pitcher: Craig Breslow (1)
MINNESOTA: Starting Pitcher: Scott Diamond; Losing Pitcher: Scott Diamond
BOSTON: Homeruns: David Ortiz (6,7), Daniel Nava (6)


Red Sox: Wins 26, Losses 17, Percentage: .605

Next game: Sunday 19 May 2013, 11:10 a.m.PT/2:10 p.m.ET, Minnesota Twins, Target Field, John Lackey

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Red Sox In Extra Effort Win Over Twins, 3 To 2

Teams	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	Runs	Hits	Errors
Red Sox	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	3	10	0
Twins	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	1

Red Sox highlight: Relief pitching
Red Sox lowlight: Eleven men left on base
Twins highlight: One homerun
Twins lowlight: One throwing error

My Comment: Another win for Boston in extra innings and a first game of the series win. This bodes well for Boston.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Clay Buchholz; Winning Pitcher: Alex Wilson (1)
MINNESOTA: Starting Pitcher: Vance Worley; Losing Pitcher: Josh Roenicke
BOSTON: Save: Koji Uehara (1)
MINNESOTA: Homerun: Alex Florimon

Red Sox: Wins 25, Losses 17, Percentage: .595

Next game: Saturday 18 May 2013, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Minnesota Twins, Target Field, Ryan Dempster

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American League East Standings: Thursday 16 May 2013

American League East Standings

New York	25	16	.610
Boston	24	17	.585
Baltimore	23	17	.575
Tampa Bay	20	20	.500
Toronto	17	24	.415

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Boston Barely Wins Series Over Tampa Bay, 4 To 3

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Red Sox	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	4	4	0
Rays	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	3	7	0

Red Sox highlight: Three runs in the ninth
Red Sox lowlight: Six men left on base
Rays highlight: One homerun
Rays lowlight: Twelve men left on base

My Comment: The Red Sox win another series to end the first leg of their nine-game road trip. Looking forward to more of the same.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Felix DOubront; Winning Pitcher: Junichi Tazawa (3)
TAMPA BAY: Starting Pitcher: Alex Cobb; Losing Pitcher: Fernando Rodney
TAMPA BAY: Homerun: Ryan Roberts

Red Sox: Wins 24, Losses 17, Percentage: .585

Next game: Friday 17 May 2013, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Minnesota Twins, Target Field, Clay Buchholz

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Red Sox Rout Rays, 9 To 2

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Red Sox	0	0	8	0	0	0	0	1	0	9	10	0
Rays	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	9	0

Red Sox highlight: Two homeruns
Red Sox lowlight: Four men left on base
Rays highlight: Two runs
Rays lowlight: Nine men left on base

My Comment: That's more like it Boston! And with a grand slam to sweeten the victory.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jon Lester; Winning Pitcher: Jon Lester (6)
TAMPA BAY: Starting Pitcher: David Price; Losing Pitcher: David Price
BOSTON: Homeruns: Stephen Drew(3, grand slam), Will Middlebrooks (8)

Red Sox; Wins 23, Losses 17, Percentage: .575

Next game: Thursday 16 May 2013, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Tampa Bay Rays, Tropicana Field, Felix Doubront

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Red Sox Fizzle After First In Loss To Rays

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Red Sox	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	0
Rays	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	X	5	11	0

Red Sox highlight: One homerun
Red Sox lowlight: Five men left on base
Rays highlight: Eleven hits
Rays lowlight: Seven men left on base

My Comment: Boston started off with a bang, but all the team's power drained over the course of the game. An unhappy beginning to the road trip. The Red Sox need to be recharged and take charge. They have to get better.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: John Lackey; Losing Pitcher: John Lackey (4)
TAMPA BAY: Starting Pitcher: Matt Moore; Winning Pitcher: Matt Moore
TAMPA BAY: Save: Fernando Rodney
BOSTON: Homerun: David Ortiz (5)

Red Sox: Wins 22, Losses 17, Percentage: .564

Next game: Wednesday 15 May 2013, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Tampa Bay Rays, Tropicana Field, Jon Lester

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American League East Standings: Sunday 12 May 2013

American League East Standings

New York	23	13	.639
Baltimore	23	15	.605
Boston	22	16	.579
Tampa Bay	19	18	.514
Toronto	15	24	.385

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