The one thing that's been consistent about the Red Sox offense is its inconsistency. After a mere 1 run off Roy Halladay on Saturday, the Sox only managed 4 meaningless runs in a 15-4 route by the Blue Jays on Sunday. With Tampa Bay's victory, the Sox are now 4.5 out of the divisional lead, and have a slim 0.5 game lead in the wild card.
The game was pretty much lost in the 1st inning, when Josh Beckett was touched for 6 runs. He wound up allowing 8 over 2.1 innings. The bullpen allowed 7 more, but the 8 was plenty to beat the Sox. It was a very rare short start for Beckett, the shortest he's made in 2 years. 5 different Sox pitchers allowed runs in this game.
JD Drew left the game in the 3rd with tightness in his lower back. After the game, Francona said:
"We were getting guys out anyway, but he said his back was stiff, that makes it an easy decision."
So if it hadn't been 8-0 at that point, Drew might have stayed in. This doesn't seem like a serious injury, but JD Drew and the disabled list have a lengthy relationship, and any injury with him is potentially troublesome.
The Sox go on the road to Baltimore. Jon Lester faces 10-8 Jeremy Guthrie Monday night.
Sources:
ESPN.com
MLB.com
Photo Credit:
AP Photo/Winslow Townson
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