Broom Time in Sweepsville
The Red Sox were able to complete an impressive road sweep Wednesday night, winning 5-4 over the Cleveland Indians. Wade Miller looked solid in his first 5 innings, using all of his pitches and locating his fastball well, giving up only one unearned run on what Jerry Remy deemed a “Manny Moment,” Red Sox Nation’s special moniker for an E7. Tribe starter Cliff Lee was also impressive, giving up just 2 earned runs, both on solo home runs, through his 7 innings.
Miller’s trouble began in the 6th inning, where he walked the first two batters, the second of which was on a fastball very close to the zone. Ben Broussard laced a base hit into right field, loading the bases for Casey Blake. Blake singled in a run, and Miller left the game with some harsh words for the home plate umpire. Francona elected to bring in Alan Embree from the pen. Though I’m sure I wasn’t the only one yelling at my TV screen, Embree was impressive, striking out PH Jose Hernandez and inducing an inning-ending double play ball.
The Sox were able to score 2 runs in the bottom of the 4th, one on 1B John Olerud’s first home run as a member of the Red Sox. Edgar Renteria added an RBI double off closer Bob Wickman in the 9th to give Keith Foulke and the Red Sox the win. A road sweep is especially encouraging considering the team’s inconsistency when playing away from Fenway Park.
In minor league news, second baseman Dustin Pedroia was promoted from AA Portland to AAA Pawtucket. In his first start for the PawSox, “Pedro” doubled and scored a run. Roberto Petagine continued his dominance of minor league pitching, going 2/3 with a walk on Wednesday to raise his season AVG/OBP/OPS to a gargantuan .331/.436/1.127. Both may figure into the late season options of the Red Sox when rosters expand. At AA Portland, shortstop Hanley Ramirez doubled and stole a base in his first day back from the disabled list.
Miller’s trouble began in the 6th inning, where he walked the first two batters, the second of which was on a fastball very close to the zone. Ben Broussard laced a base hit into right field, loading the bases for Casey Blake. Blake singled in a run, and Miller left the game with some harsh words for the home plate umpire. Francona elected to bring in Alan Embree from the pen. Though I’m sure I wasn’t the only one yelling at my TV screen, Embree was impressive, striking out PH Jose Hernandez and inducing an inning-ending double play ball.
The Sox were able to score 2 runs in the bottom of the 4th, one on 1B John Olerud’s first home run as a member of the Red Sox. Edgar Renteria added an RBI double off closer Bob Wickman in the 9th to give Keith Foulke and the Red Sox the win. A road sweep is especially encouraging considering the team’s inconsistency when playing away from Fenway Park.
In minor league news, second baseman Dustin Pedroia was promoted from AA Portland to AAA Pawtucket. In his first start for the PawSox, “Pedro” doubled and scored a run. Roberto Petagine continued his dominance of minor league pitching, going 2/3 with a walk on Wednesday to raise his season AVG/OBP/OPS to a gargantuan .331/.436/1.127. Both may figure into the late season options of the Red Sox when rosters expand. At AA Portland, shortstop Hanley Ramirez doubled and stole a base in his first day back from the disabled list.
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