Game 83: Sox 2 Stros 1

It looked like another great start from Beckett was going to get wasted until Youkilis got an RBI BB in the ninth to give the Sox the lead. The only other run scored was by Youkilis on a throwing error by the Astros. The Sox were actually on base quite a bit (12 LOB); they just couldn't push anyone across. In 4 innings the Sox got a runner all the way to 2nd and couldn't score.

Beckett looked awesome again going 8 innings, 1 ER, and 11 Ks on 5 hits and no walks. He's just been filthy this year. Papelbon pitched the ninth for the save and looked very good himself giving up only a seeing eye single while striking out the side. It's nice to have that reliable closer at the end of the pen again this year.

Good to sweep and keep the road trip at least acceptable. Sox start a 3 game series at home against the Jays next. Yankees are streaking so we've got to take care of business to stay close.