Sox: 3 Rays: 10
The good news: Big Papi's hitting homers again. He homered in two consecutive at-bats tonight off Matt Garza. Also, Jake's swinging the stick better and getting on base more. The bad news: The offense tonight was pretty much limited to Papi and Jake. Oh, and Wake imploded. Hansack and Lopez weren't much better. The Rays trampled the Sox in pretty much the same way the Sox trampled the Rays on Monday night. The division is a longshot right now, as the Sox would have to be one game better than the Rays in order to win. If they tie, it comes down to the head-to-head record and that goes to the Rays. The Sox had a chance to leave the Trop once again tied for first, but it wasn't to be. Lack of power in the lineup didn't help. Lowell's hurt, Bay has a new baby, and who knows when or if Drew will be able to play in this calendar year. Kotsay being in a slump doesn't help much either. He started off hot, but really fizzled after a few games. The Wild Card is still theirs for the taking, but it would put them in Anaheim facing the Angels to start the post-season.
Friday night in Toronto, Paul Byrd once again has to pitch to the Blue Jays. If he can beat them after they've seen him for the fifth time since the All-Star Break, then he should be their #4 starter should they need one in the postseason.
LET'S GO RED SOX!!!!
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