It wasn't completely easy, but the Sox won their first game in St. Petersburg since May 2nd. That was the only other Sox win in Tropicana Field this season.
Jonathan Papelbon deserves a lot of credit for the win. His 2 perfect innings were good for a Save, and wouldv'e made Dick Radatz cream in his pants. It was his first 2 inning outing since last year's ALCS.
JD Drew, Jason Bay, and Kevin Youkilis all homered. Ellsbury was 2 for 6 with 2 RBI. He knocked in the Sox first and last runs of the game. Both RBI came with 2 outs. He also made an outstanding catch in the 8th.
Wednesday night offers a tantalizing pitcher's duel. Josh Beckett faces Matt Garza. If the Sox win, they all but eliminate the Rays from Wild Card contention, so this is a much bigger game for Tampa Bay.
Source:
ESPN.com
Photo Credits:
AP Photo/Chris O'Meara
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