Red Sox Conquer Cubs, 7 To 4

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

Red Sox highlight: One homerun
Red Sox lowlight: One fielding error and one missed catch error
Cubs highlight: Eight hits
Cubs lowlight: One throwing error and one fielding error

My Comment: Well, the Boston Red Sox kept it exciting to the bottom of the ninth; though I would have preferred less drama in the game - too nerve wracking. Boston heads home with a winning road trip and climbs back to .500. And, of course, winning both the Marlins and Cubs series. Looking forward to an even better homestand.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Franklin Morales; Winning Pitcher: Matt Albers (2)
CUBS: Starting Pitcher: Paul Maholm; Losing Pitcher: Shawn Camp
BOSTON: Homerun: David Ortiz (16)

Red Sox: Wins 33, Losses 33, Percentage: .500

Next game: Tuesday 19 June 2012, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Miami Marlins, Fenway Park, Clay Buchholz

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Red Sox Score One Run More Than Cubs, 4 to 3

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

Red Sox highlight: One homerun
Red Sox lowlight: One throwing error
Cubs highlight: One homerun
Cubs lowlight: One throwing error

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jon Lester: Winning Pitcher: Jon Lester (4)
CUBS: Starting Pitcher: Jeff Samardzija; Losing Pitcher: Jeff Samardzija
BOSTON: Save: Alfredo Aceves (16)
BOSTON: Homerun: Jarrod Saltalamacchia (12)
CUBS: Homerun: Luis Valbuena

Red Sox: Wins 32, Losses 33, Percentage: .492

Next game: Sunday 17 June 2012, 5:00 p.m.PT/8:00 p.m.ET, Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, Franklin Morales

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Red Sox Controlled By Cubs

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

Red Sox highlight: Five hits
Red Sox lowlight: No runs
Cubs highlight: Starting and relief pitching
Cubs lowlight: Three fielding errors

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Daisuke Matsuzaka; Losing Pitcher: Daisuke Matsuzaka (2)
CUBS: Starting Pitcher: Ryan Dempster; Winning Pitcher: Ryan Dempster
CUBS: Save: Carlos Marmol

Red Sox: Wins 31, Losses 33, Percentage: .484

Next game: Saturday 16 June 2012, 4:15 p.m.PT/7:15 p.m.ET, Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, Jon Lester

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Red Sox Take Third Game and Series Win Over Cubs, 5 To 1

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

Cubs highlight: Five hits
Cubs lowlight: Wellington Castillo's catcher interference error
Red Sox highlight: Tim Wakefield's pitching
Red Sox lowlight: Seven men left on base

My Comment: Well the world is still intact and the Red Sox found redemption today and won the series against the Cubs. I'm afraid the Cubs didn't enjoy their visit a much as they thought they would. The player of mention today is Adrian Gonzalez who went four for four and scored twice. Great bat! Boston departs on a seven-game road trip - Indians and Tigers are the opponents. Still within striking distance of first place.

CHICAGO CUBS: Starting Pitcher: James Russell; Losing Pitcher: James Russell
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Tim Wakefield; Winning Pitcher: Tim Wakefield (1)
BOSTON: Homerun: Jarrod Saltalamacchia (3)

RED SOX: Wins 25, Losses 21, Percentage .543

Next game: Monday 23 May 2011, 4:05 p.m.PT/7:05 p.m.ET, Cleveland Indians, Progressive Field, Clay Buchholz

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Red Sox Unravel As Cubs Strike Back In Second Game

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

Cubs highlight: Eighth inning
Cubs lowlight: Seven men left on base
Red Sox highlight: David Ortiz's homerun (300th as a member of the Red Sox)
Red Sox lowlight: Eighth inning

My Comment: I have nothing to write that I would want to be in print for eternity. But since the world is suppose to end today, I guess it doesn't matter. If we are still around, then the Red Sox seek redemption tomorrow and I'll have words to write.

CHICAGO CUBS: Starting Pitcher: Carlos Zambrano; Winning Pitcher: Sean Marshall
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Alfredo Aceves; Losing Pitcher: Matt Albers (2)
BOSTON: Homerun: David Ortiz (9)

RED SOX: Wins 24, Losses 21, Percentage .533

Next game: Sunday 22 May 2011, 5:05 p.m.PT/8:05 p.m.ET, Chicago Cubs, Fenway Park, Tim Wakefield

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Cubs Cringe As Red Sox Connect Constantly In A First Game Victory, 15 To 5

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	Runs	Hits	Errors
Cubs	0	0	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	5	12	0
Red Sox	2	0	2	4	2	0	0	5	X	15	19	1

Cubs highlight: Jeff Baker's hitting
Cubs lowlight: Four errors
Red Sox highlight: Nineteen hits
Red Sox lowlight: Jed Lowrie's throwing error

My Comment: Welcome Cubs to Fenway! After the initial reception the Red Sox gave the rare visitors, it may be another 93 years before the Cubs return. Boston has its highest number of hits and runs this season in the overwhelming defeat of Chicago. Almost every Red Sox player joined in the festivities in some fashion. And the best outcome of this seventh straight win is that the Red Sox are now in second place in the AL East for the first time this season, passing you-know-who in third place. First place is in sight!

CHICAGO CUBS: Starting Pitcher: Doug Davis; Losing Pitcher: Doug Davis
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jon Lester; Winning Pitcher: Jon Lester (6)
BOSTON: Save: Scott Atchison (1)
BOSTON: Homeruns: Kevin Youkilis (8), Jarrod Saltalamacchia (2)

RED SOX: Wins 24, Losses 20, Percentage .545

Next game: Saturday 21 May 2011, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Chicago Cubs, Fenway Park, Alfredo Aceves

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