After each team scored an early run, the Sox and Rays went 10 scoreless innings. The bullpens combined for 13 scoreless innings, following excellent outings by each starter. For the Rays, Andy Sonnanstine went 7 innings, giving up only 4 hits, and Josh Beckett gave up 6 hits in 6 innings for the Red Sox. Each of them fanned 7.
MVP candidate Dustin Pedroia had 2 hits and an RBI for the Sox, but Jason Bay went 0-7, and left 7 runners on base. The teams combined for a ridiculous 52 LOB, as each team got out of several jams throughout the game.
----- Other MLB Games -----
AL:
Athletics 5, Tigers 2 Angels 4, Yankees 2
Mariners 8, Rangers 7
Indians 7, Orioles 1
Twins 7, Royals 1
White Sox 6, Blue Jays 5
NL:
Brewers 4, Reds 3
Giants 4, Diamondbacks 3
Marlins 7, Phillies 3
Braves 9, Rockies 5
Cubs 4, Cardinals 3
Mets 13, Nationals 10
Astros 7, Pirates 4
Dodgers 7, Padres 2
----- MLB News/Notes -----
Francisco Rodriguez will inevitably break Bobby Thigpen's single season saves record. What does it all mean? (hint: not much)
Stats are great, but how much is too much, when it comes to analyzing performance?
The Angels were the first team to officially make the playoffs, locking up the pathetic AL West.
Streakers - In case any team tries to make history, I'm going to list the teams with the longest active winning and losing streaks. Today's streakers:
Astros, Giants: 10 wins
Diamondbacks: 6 losses
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