Game 72: Dads 5 Sox 14

This game was actually a lot closer than the score appears. Sox got out to a 3 run lead early off the bats of Ortiz and Ellsbury. But the Padres rallied with a three run home run from Orlando Hudson in the 6th over the Monster (his first home run of the year). It looked like the Sox were going to get by with just a one run lead in the 7th. But with 2 outs, the Sox offense explodes for 9 more runs in the inning to make this one one-sided.

Andrew Miller started with Buchholz on the DL and didn't look bad against a raw Padres lineup. He looked very nervous and jumpy though. He had some great stuff with a low 90's fastball, a deceptive change, and a biting curve. But he was wild too often having difficulty throwing strikes even with the lead. He needs to be more consistent if he's going to stick.

Gonzalez gets the nod for MVP of the game going 3-5 with 3 RBI and 2 R although really everyone contributes when there's 10 run inning. Youkilis has been batting well but I'm surprised Tito keeps trotting him out there as his ankle seems to be really bothering him.

Beckett was supposed to go in the next game (today's) but has the flu so Aceves will start instead. After watching game 1, this is really a series we should sweep so hopefully Aceves can keep the wins coming.