Game 63: Sox 5 Bluebirds 1

Sox win again! Buchholz made quick work of the Jays going 7 innings giving up only 1 run on 3 hits, 2 walks, and 6 Ks. No sign of back pain too which was the best news. Bard pitched the 8th and Papelbon had a perfect 9th in the non-save situation.

In the field, Lowrie had a difficult night getting 2 errors playing SS; he know has 10 on the year. He didn't make up for it at the plate today either going 0-5 including 0-2 with RISP. He's a difficult guy to play because his SS defense is atrocious but he doesn't seem to have the bat to stick at third. With Pedroia at 2nd, where do you play him?

At the plate, the Sox continue to be led by white-hot Ellsbury. Jacoby had three hits today. Pedroia also went 3-5 and Gonzalez took advantage going 2-4 with 2 RBI. Sox didn't get any big hits but just hammered away at the Jays' starter getting 8 hits and 2 walks in 6 1/3 innings. It was a very balanced attack that's conducive to 7-game win streaks.

Lackey goes for 8 tomorrow.