Game 124: Sox 7 Royales 1

Sox jumped all over Royals starter Jeff Francis in this game piling up 11 hits and 5 runs before chasing him after 5 innings. Aviles, Gonzalez, and Lowrie led the charge with 8 hits between them. Saltalamacchia hit his 12th home run of the season, a 3 run shot in the 5th that blew the game open. Even Crawford looked good today! Pedroia was the only starter without a hot today although he was intentionally walked twice. Sox rookie Ryan Lavarnway got his first hit in the bigs.

Miller got the start today and I'm not sure why. I guess it has to do with the day night doubleheader against the Rays and no days off since then meaning someone would have had to pitch on 3 days rest. He pitched really well in the spot start going 5 1/3 while giving up only 1 run on 3 hits, 2 walks, and 3 Ks. He deservedly got the win. Aceves pitched a shutout for the remainder of the game to earn the old school save.

Two games won, two more to go. Wakefield going for #200 yet again.