The Wild Card is a vitual certainty, so we need to discuss the pros and cons of winning the division. I think there is a valid argument that the Angels would be easier to beat in 5 games than 7 games.
Huge play by Bay and Pedroia and a possible game-saver if Papelbon can get anyone out. he has not been pitching well lately, and Lester was lights out. This was a mistake by Francona
I would leave Lester in for the 9th. He had a very easy 8th and he is on a roll. No one is touching him. He just got through the toughest part of the order. Save Papelbon for tomorrow.