It's more the way of losing the 3 games . No hitting in a team wide slump , no power bats, weak pitching both from starters and relievers, all while playing at home against a possible playoff opponent.
The true test of Brian Johnson's abilities will be to see how he handles RedSox killer Melky Cabrera. If BJ can hold him 0-2 in 5 innings, he'll be my LH'ed hero. Think of tonight as being down 0-2 in the ALDS going against a 15 game winner with your #5. See if the hitters can summon a clue about their chosen profession.
Result : Red Sox 8--Wahoos 5.
That's when you know you have a class act behind the plate. Just has to show one the best hitters in the game not to question his misjudgements on blaas and strikes. Total jackass in blue.
Barnes gives it up , in an otherwise well pitched game. But then I guess Matt needs to work on his split finger. Meanwhile I enjoy giving Barnes the finger whether he does well or not.
Getting shutout in a day game at Fenway doesn't set them up well for a tougher series coming up. Still a chance to win this and put air back in the tires. It won't be Beni that does it however. One HR since the A-S game
Sox will regret letting this one go if they don't wake up. Laz and Workman give them a prime chance but they are sleepwalking. Beeks shows them up at Fenway