Game 105: Red 10 White 2

Sox finally beat the White Sox this season and the offense come back alive. Lester looked great going 8 innings on only 98 pitches. Two earned runs on solo home runs in the 7th and 8th. Otherwise only two other hits and a walk while striking out 8. Tito pulled him after the Sox put up a crooked number in the top of the ninth as he's still recovering from his DL stint. Wheeler got two quick outs but then got in trouble giving up a walk and a double before getting that third out to finish the game.

The Sox offense was led by Gonzalez who had sat out yesterday's game with a stiff neck. He went 3-5 with his 19th home run in the ninth. Youkilis followed his shot with a deep ball of his own and went 2-5 on the night. Ortiz was the only starter without a hit as the Sox put up crooked numbers in the 5th and in the 9th.

The trade deadline looms and the Sox picked up utility infielder Mike Aviles from Kansas City for Navarro. I didn't think much of Navarro but I'm surprised the Sox went after Aviles. He seems to be too much of a free swinger. They must think Lowrie is done for the season as there doesn't seem to be room for him and Aviles. Sox are also rumored to be in the hunt for a number of starters (Jimenez, Bedard, Harden). I was at the M's game on Friday as Bedard made his first start off the DL. He looked terrible. I'm not sure if the Sox should go after any of these guys unless they know for sure Buchholz won't be available come October.

More to come as it comes!