Close; and farther behind
Another one-run loss to the Yankees meant that Boston went 3-7 on its road trip, losing six games by 1 run.
That drops the Red Sox to 5 games behind Tampa Bay in the American League East (7 games back in the loss column).
Little things are holding the Red Sox back (middle relief, the bottom of the order, etc.) ... something for Theo Epstein to tweak ... obviously, having David Ortiz in the lineup may have turned a few of those close losses to win.
A quick rundown from the minors:
David Pauley (11-2, 3.38) pitched well enough to win (6 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K) ... Jeff Bailey (.301) went 3-for-5.
Portland's Kris Johnson saw his four-game win streak end (4 2/3, 9 H, 5 R, 3 BB, 4 K).
In Lancaster, outfielder Josh Reddick keeps going (2-for-4, 11th home run). He's batting .346. You figure the Sox will find a way to promote him to Portland before the end of the season.
I'll check back in from Hadlock (noon game today) ... While the game is close to a sellout, the term "good seats are still available" applies. Many box seats, held by season ticket holders unable to make a weekday day game, are re-sold.
Posted at 06:32 AM
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