Sweepin' up the garbage
On Monday, everything in Boston was a win. Today, everything was a sweep.
On Terry Francona's 50th birthday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY TITO), the Red Sox swept a doubleheader, taking the first game 10-1 in 7 innings (It's April. It's raining) and finishing off the Twins tonight with a 7-3 victory.
Ever since Penny decided last week to give up 7 unanswered runs, I have been unable to trust him. I was surprised that he pitched mediocre-ly today. He really gave Jacoby a lot of
work in the outfield, though. I'm still not a fan of Penny (go Masterson and Buchholz!) but I'll root for him as long as he wears a Sox jersey.
And hello, offense! A big concern facing this club after Manny quit centered on the offense, but the Sox run production through this 7 game win streak has been great. Papi almost went yard today, Lowell is on fire (had a single, double and homerun in the first game), Jason Bay is quietly finding his way on base and into the RBI column, both Youk and Dustin rock, and Jason Varitek is even getting into the action. Obviously. the runs won't be this easy to come by every game of the season, but it's nice to see that the boys are capable of wearing out the ball.
The only loss for the Sox today were their uniforms. I like the green St. Patty's ones they used to wear where the top was green with white lettering outlined in red. This white top with green lettering looks atrocious. The "Earth Day" hats are almost as much of a travesty as the Red Sox's road jerseys this year. Talk about ugly.
North of the border, the Bruins completed their 4 game sweep of the Montreal Canadiens. I hate the Canadiens (especially Koivu) and am very glad to see them swiftly out of the running for the cup.
Michael Ryder, former Canadien, had two goals tonight against his old team.
Milan Lucic was back in action and fighting. He took on Komisarek and won in the second, and then Komisarek retaliated, drawing blood in the third. Komisarek got a five minute major for that one, and he still can't beat Lucic in a fight.
Phil Kessel had a great goal even though he should have been called offsides. Ever aware, Kessel took a pass right out of the penalty box that put him on a one-on-one with Carey Price. Kessel won that battle easily.
Krejci also scored, taking advantage of the fake Chris Higgins to send a pass to red-hot Ryder, who dished the puck back to Krejci and overwhelmed Price for the B's first goal of the night. It's always sweet to see fake Chris Higgins get served.
So, the Canadiens are done, the Sox are killing all opposition, my writing paper that was due today remains not turned in and my room looks like something died and vomitted dirty clothes all over the place. It's all good!
Pictures from boston.com, bostonherald.com
On Terry Francona's 50th birthday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY TITO), the Red Sox swept a doubleheader, taking the first game 10-1 in 7 innings (It's April. It's raining) and finishing off the Twins tonight with a 7-3 victory.
Ever since Penny decided last week to give up 7 unanswered runs, I have been unable to trust him. I was surprised that he pitched mediocre-ly today. He really gave Jacoby a lot of
work in the outfield, though. I'm still not a fan of Penny (go Masterson and Buchholz!) but I'll root for him as long as he wears a Sox jersey.And hello, offense! A big concern facing this club after Manny quit centered on the offense, but the Sox run production through this 7 game win streak has been great. Papi almost went yard today, Lowell is on fire (had a single, double and homerun in the first game), Jason Bay is quietly finding his way on base and into the RBI column, both Youk and Dustin rock, and Jason Varitek is even getting into the action. Obviously. the runs won't be this easy to come by every game of the season, but it's nice to see that the boys are capable of wearing out the ball.
The only loss for the Sox today were their uniforms. I like the green St. Patty's ones they used to wear where the top was green with white lettering outlined in red. This white top with green lettering looks atrocious. The "Earth Day" hats are almost as much of a travesty as the Red Sox's road jerseys this year. Talk about ugly.
North of the border, the Bruins completed their 4 game sweep of the Montreal Canadiens. I hate the Canadiens (especially Koivu) and am very glad to see them swiftly out of the running for the cup.
Michael Ryder, former Canadien, had two goals tonight against his old team.
Milan Lucic was back in action and fighting. He took on Komisarek and won in the second, and then Komisarek retaliated, drawing blood in the third. Komisarek got a five minute major for that one, and he still can't beat Lucic in a fight.
Phil Kessel had a great goal even though he should have been called offsides. Ever aware, Kessel took a pass right out of the penalty box that put him on a one-on-one with Carey Price. Kessel won that battle easily.
Krejci also scored, taking advantage of the fake Chris Higgins to send a pass to red-hot Ryder, who dished the puck back to Krejci and overwhelmed Price for the B's first goal of the night. It's always sweet to see fake Chris Higgins get served.
So, the Canadiens are done, the Sox are killing all opposition, my writing paper that was due today remains not turned in and my room looks like something died and vomitted dirty clothes all over the place. It's all good!
Pictures from boston.com, bostonherald.com
I kind of liked the uniforms last night - the recycling symbol was a nice touch! And being Irish I have green Red Sox hat! And another hat trick for Boston. All is good in advance of the evil empire arriving in town.
Julia
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