Red Sox Win Game 2

Two game, two wins. So far, so good for the 2007 Boston Red Sox. And they have really looked good in those two games.

First, the 13-1 blow out. Josh Beckett looked outstanding in his 7 inning, 6 hit performance. He allowed just 1 run, 1 walk and struck out 9, including the first 4 batters of the game. Right now, I strongly believe he is the best pitcher in baseball. David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez each had 3 hits and 2 rbi. Dustin Pedroia, who absolutely should be rookie-of-the-year, had a home run. Julio Lugo, who has struggled in the post season, belted out 3 hits. Jason Varitek and J.D. Drew each had a couple hits. It was a very impressive performance by the Red Sox.

In game 2, the Red Sox squeaked past the Rockies, 2-1. Curt Schilling, who most people say is near the end of his career and who is running with a near-empty tank, pitched masterfully. He went 5 and a third innings, allowing 4 hits and 1 run, while walking just 2 and striking out 4. Mike Lowell was the standout on offense. First, he went first to third on a J.D. Drew single, in a brilliant baserunning move, after noticing the Colorado right fielder had backed up on a ball hit to him, just barely beating the throw to third base. He scored on a Varitek sacrifice fly to center field. Later, Lowell doubled in Big Papi, putting the Sox on top in the fifth inning. Another big play was when Jonathan Papelbon picked Matt Holliday off first base to end the 8th inning. Todd Helton was at the plate at the time. This was humungous! It was not as much a fantastic play on Papelbon's part, as it was a bonehead play on Matt Holliday's part, as he seemed to fall asleep on first. This was Papelbon's first pickoff in the Major Leagues ever.

With a 2-0 lead, the Red Sox appear to be in the driver's seat. However, the next three games are in Colorado. Anything could happen at this point. However, all the pressure right now is on the Rockies.