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The Sox finished up a six(would have been seven without a rainout) game homestand yesterday by defeating Baltimore for the sixth straight time this season, leaving them 5-1 for those games and tied for first in the AL East(technically second if you count percentage points). Our bats seemed to come alive after previously slumping a little during the previous roadtrip.
I was happy to see Lenny DiNardo get his first win yesterday as well. If he can get some control back(he walked in a run) he might be able to stay in the rotation considering he only gave up two hits in five innings. I was even happier to see Varitek hit a grand slam. I was surprised to know that it was only his second of his career. I would have thought he would have a few more than two. Seeing Loretta go 8-16 in the homestand was another major plus. We definitely need him to put up some numbers considering our lineup isn’t as hitting-centered as in the past.
Manny Delcarmen was sent back down to Pawtucket today. Expect a roster move tomorrow. I would say it will probably some more bullpen help. The two main possibilities are lefty Mike Holtz or righty Jermaine Van Buren. We could also see short stop Dustin Pedroia. Right-handed relief pitcher David Riske threw side sessions yesterday as well so he could be back in the line-up in the near future. Whether that’s good or bad remains to be seen. The one thing we do know is that our bullpen needs to improve. Outside of Timlin, Foulke, and Papelbon it’s a crap-shoot.
The Sox had the day off today and head down to the Bronx tomorrow. Hopefully well rested and ready to go.
theaveragefan@bostonprosports.com
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