Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Game 16: Red Sox 11, Twins 2

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 24: Ryan Doumit #18 of the Minnesota Twins looks on as Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates scoring with Kevin Youkilis #20 during the first inning on April 24, 2012 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
I like seeing this. A whole, whole lot. (Hat tip to overthemonster.com for the picture.)

So....that was fun. Huh?


I wasn't able to catch the beginning of the game because of car shopping and dinner with the girlfriend. But luckily for me, I date a girl who knows my love for the Red Sox and had the alerts on her phone whenever they scored.

I think, offensively, it started out well. A double and a lot of singles helped start the lead at 3. The offense seems to know that they need to put runs on the board often and early to help out the pitching. either that, or this is a well oiled machine that Bobby Valentine should not, under any circumstances (sans Crawford and Ellsbury make marvelous comebacks) mess with.

In the bottom of the first it looked like Josh Beckett was going to give the lead right back. He seemed to be pressing and it looked as if the curveball was not hitting the spots. He walked the bases loaded and even walked one in.

But that was the only bump all night.

He settled down, found his Kick ass place, and mowed over the Twins. BecKKKKKKett was Mr. Bad Ass again. And I loved it.

And how about that Marlon Byrd Character? I think he is fitting very nicely in his Red Sox uniform. I believe the reason behind it could be he is on a club that has a good chance of winning a lot of games, and he doesnt have to press in order for that to happen. He has his money, he knows his role and it's working.

Oh, by the way. For those of you who were worried about Mike Aviles being a starting Shortstop, I have one thing to say to you.

Nana-nana-boo-boo, stick your head in doo-doo.

Mike Aviles : 60 AB, 10 RBI, 3 HR, 20 H....15 games
Scoot (2011) : 395 AB, 54 RBI, 7 HR, 118 H.....159 games.

Just sayin'.

Anyway, let's rejoice that the bullpen didnt give up a 10 run lead, and we have actually won two games in a row. Go for the sweep tonight, boys.

Go Red Sox.

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