A Split in the Bronx

We were able to scrape away a split in the Bronx over the weekend in a big 4 game series with the hated Yankees. The Yanks are still hanging in there which makes me nervous. It seems they are always just lurking over our shoulders just waiting for their chance to jump out ahead.

The first game we won 7-0 to end our 5 game losing streak. Lester pitched well pitching a complete game, 5 hit shutout. Pedroia extended his hitting streak to 11 games. I really like him, can't wait to see him in the all star game coming up.

The second game we won 6-4. Beckett started off a little shaky giving up 3 runs in the first inning, but we came back with 3 in the third and then Lowell put us on top for good with a three run home run in the 5th. Okajima loaded the bases in the 7th and caused me to lose another couple years off my life expectancy but Delcarman came in and shut the door. Paps gave up a run in the ninth but he still got the save. Hopefully we can keep winning and maybe take at least 3 of 4 from them.

Game 3 we lost 2-1. We had the bases loaded in the ninth against Mariano but couldn't push another run across. This is a game we should have won. Pedroia again had 2 hits, it seems that every day he raises hit batting average another point or two. Masterson pitched well for us, but it looks like he is going to be sent down and he will be back as a middle reliever, which is probably good as we need bullpen help. Clay will be back soon and hopefully Colon will be with us again quickly. Big Papi should be back by the end of the month too, so things are still looking good.

Game 4 we lost 5-4 in 10 innings. Once again our bullpen couldn't hold a lead. We were up 4-2 in the bottom of the 7th and gave up 2 runs. Then, in the 10th, Paps came in and gave up the winning run on a single. Pedroia hit a 2 run single off of Joba in the 5th to put us up at the time as he continues his hitting streak. Wake pitched well once again, but as it always seems to happen with him, we can't get him the win as our bullpen seems to always lose it for us when Wake makes a start.

Now back home where we can start on another winning streak. Now its the Twins.