Possible Playoff Match-Up:
Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers, 8-2
Are things back on track? With their third straight win, the Sox still lead the Wild Card and are still within striking distance of the division title. Josh Beckett pitched 7 innings of 2-run ball to achieve his league-leading 14th win, and together the Sox hurlers only let up 3 hits. The offense continued its rise, getting 11 hits (2 homers by Jason Bay and Mike Lowell). Today Boston goes for the four-game sweep.
Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-5.
Pitching Performance of the Night:
Felix Hernandez, SEA: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 10 K vs. Chicago White Sox
King Felix and Chicago starter Mark Buerhle both pitched terrifically, but after 14 innings it was the Mariners who came out in front of the 1-0 contest. Hernandez was helped by his defense, who turned 2 double plays, threw out a runner at home (who but Ichiro) and a pick-off at first base. Hernandez is now 6th in Ks and 7th in ERA in the MLB.
Honorable Mention: Francisco Liriano, MIN: 7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K
Offensive Performance of the Night:
Hunter Pence, HOU: 2 for 5, 2 HR, 2 R, 6 RBI vs. Florida
Pence struck the ball well twice tonight, but he was fortunate that both homers were 3-run shots. He took advantage of a slug-fest against Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco, who let up 10 runs in 3.1 innings (great, for my fantasy team). Luckily, Pence is also on my fantasy team. Carlos Lee also had a great game, getting 3 hits with 3 RBI. The Astros won 14-6.
Honorable Mention: Jason Bay, BOS: 3 for 3, 2 2B, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB
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