Game 107: Tribe 9 Sox 6

Well, this was a back and forth game until Orsillo worked his magic again. With the game tied at 5 and Bard coming in, Orsillo comments on how long it's been since Bard gave up a run and they go to an interview with Tito on Bard. Like clockwork, Bard gives up a two run home run to Cabrera as well as the lead. Williams comes in to finish the inning and is terrible per his usual and gives up his one inherited runner. Then, as if he hadn't had enough, Orsillo comments on Albers scoreless innings streak and Albers gives up a home run to the next batter. Sheesh.

Lackey pitched okay, not great, again, going 6 2/3 innings, giving up 5 runs on 8 hits on 5 Ks. He kept the Sox in the game which is all you can ask for with this offense. Morales finished the 7th inning but the rest of the bullpen couldn't hold the lead. Thanks Don!

Crawford finally got some good hits, going 2-4 with a double and a home run. Saltalamacchia also went 2-4 with a double and a home run. Aviles got some action the 2nd half of the game, made some good defensive plays, and got his first hit as a Red Sox. He ended up scoring the Sox final run on a bloop ground rule double by Ellsbury.

Difficult loss to take especially from the bullpen which had been so good this season (thanks Don!). Bounce back tomorrow with Beckett pitching.