Sweep-K

Sox: 10 Rangers: Nada

The Texas-sized offense who drove Sox pitchers bananas on Tuesday was shut out by Dice-K & Company tonight, completing a sweep of the Ranger crew. Pitching is a non-entity with this team and the Sox took full advantage of the game situation batting practice. Big Papi hit his third three-run homer as part of the nine-run second inning. Lowrie racked up another RBI, making the statement as clear as day that he should be the starting shortstop even after Lugo is healthy enough to play. Youk and Pedey are in the thick of the batting title race, along with Ian Kinsler, Milton Bradley, and Johnny Come Yankee Damon. The scrappy, dirt-dog duo had three hits apiece and they are two of the most consistent offensive and defensive producers on the team.

Dice-K picked up his 14th win and is now one win shy of his 15 from last season. He was his usual adventurous self on the mound, loading the bases in the second, but escaping the jam in a way only he seems to be able to do. RemDawg suggested that maybe Dice-K likes having runners on base, that he may get bored with the bases empty. He said that maybe pitching coach John Farrell should tell Dice-K to imagine that the bases are loaded with each batter he faces. I don't know...that might require some hypnosis.

Tomorrow, the newest Red Sox, Paul Byrd, tries to continue his hot streak with a dose of deja vu. He faces the Blue Jays for the second time in a week. The Sox have to face Roy "Doc" Halladay, he of the multitude of complete games. Having been spoiled by the Texas hurlers with massive ERAs, I'm predicting the sharp Toronto pitching staff might require some adjustment on the part of the Sox bats.

LET'S GO RED SOX!!!!!