Game 86: Blue 4 Sox 6

Ellsbury and Youkilis won this game for us. Both went 3 for 5 with 2 doubles and a solo home run. Youkilis was playing first as Gonzalez got his first day off of the year. Navarro, playing third, also looked good, driving in our 5th run and scoring the 6th. He only got the one hit, a double, but he hit a couple of balls hard.

Wakefield had his good knuckleball today. Sure he gave up 3 runs, but he struck out 7 and lasted 7 innings. Glad to see him get the win. He's been a lifesaver with the rash of injuries to our starting pitching. Bard was having a lights out inning before the skies opened and delayed the game for half an hour. Wheeler got the last out of the 8th. Papelbon gave up another run while getting the save. Still, he looked a lot more dominant today than he did yesterday.

Good series win. We're hosting the Orioles next. A sweep sure would be nice!