Well, that was a hot mess of a game. The Sox were shut out by the Angels in a game with horrendous umpiring and even more horrendous lack of production from the bats. The Sox fielded their best lineup against Lackey, but couldn't get anything done. Just four hits. This is not good, boys! It's a recurring theme with the 2008 and 2009 offense, this ineptitude away from Fenway. In a series where you have to win at least one game on the road due to not having earned the home field advantage, it means something has to change.
Lester battled through six innings and I mean really battled. Having to get 4 outs due to bush-league umpiring (two blown calls at first and the ever-shrinking strike zone) can take a toll on a pitcher and Lester made one bad pitch to Sox-killer Torii Hunter and the game was basically over then. Oh, and will anyone be able to get Bobby Abreu out? Four walks handed out to this guy, four! Why waste the pitches, just point him in the direction of first base the minute he steps into the batter's box.
So, bottom line is, the Red Sox need to play better ball and not look so overmatched by the Halos. The umps need to go to their nearest optometrist's office and book an appointment before tomorrow night's game. Beckett needs to be the 2007 lights-out guy and the bats need to wake the hell up and produce some runs!
LET'S GO RED SOX!!!! STEP IT UP AND WIN GAME 2!!!!
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