21 runs in 2 games??? 7 bombs??? Red Sox pitching so far in 2011 looks like a hot mess. Did they not get the memo about not pitching in-game batting practice to the opposing team? I know it's only two games and they're facing the reigning AL champs, but the pitching staff needs to get its act together pretty damn quick.
As for the hitters, Ellsbury, Gonzalez, Papi, and Youk are off to a great start. The rest, not so much. Pedey has one hit and Crawford, Salty, Scoots, Cameron, and Drew are 0-for-the season so far. We know that won't continue, but it would be nice to end those 0-fers sooner rather than later. Crawford doesn't worry me that much because he's a proven player in the AL East. Salty, on the other hand worries me a lot, on both the offense and the defense end. Perhaps Crawford can be dropped in the order to take the pressure off of him, as he seems to be pressing at the plate.
Tomorrow, it's Clay Buchholz' turn to try not to be clowned by the Rangers. Please, Buch, help the Sox avoid an embarrassing sweep and an 0-3 start to the season. It's up to you to be the stopper.
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