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The Red Sox got a pair of home runs from a rookie making his first Major League start behind the plate, and needed both of them as they barely hung on for an 8-7 win in Baltimore last night. The win kept Boston tied with Tampa for the Wild Card playoff berth heading into tonight's … Continue reading Red Sox Do It The Lavarnway

Tom Brady threw four interceptions yesterday, and the Patriots defense continued to give up yards and points at an alarming rate as the Buffalo Bills came back from a 21-0 deficit to defeat the Patriots 34-31 out in Western New York. It was the first time that the Bills have beaten the Patriots since 2003. ESPN … Continue reading Brady’s Four Interceptions Help Buffalo End Streak Against Patriots

(Did the Herald use that headline yet?) We can forget talk about panic. Red Sox followers moved past that emotion a while ago. They then progressed to anger. I think now the current emotion among fans is disgust.  A wave of sentiment is arising that hopes that his team doesn't make the playoffs. I think we'll … Continue reading Worst. Team. Ever.

So wait, is this now the low point of the season for the Red Sox? Jonathan Papelbon allowed a three-run double in the eighth inning, wiping out a one-run lead and turning it into a 7-5 defeat for the Red Sox at Fenway Park. The Red Sox maintained their two-game lead in the Wild Card … Continue reading Latest New Low For Sox, As Another Late Lead Blown

Was yesterday afternoon's doubleheader opener the low point for the Red Sox? We can only hope. The Orioles took the first game 6-5, and the Red Sox hung on through another awful John Lackey start to win the nightcap 18-9.  The second game was highlighted by a Jacoby Ellsbury inside-the-park home run, and a grand … Continue reading Sox Manage One Against Orioles

The Patriots had their way offensively with the San Diego Chargers yesterday, and an opportunistic defense made just enough big plays to keep San Diego safely out of range for much of the afternoon. The defense once again gave up a lot of yards, but also had a pair of interceptions and a goal line … Continue reading Patriots Sail Past Chargers, Sox Still Stumbling

A few links to keep you occupied until Ryan comes by with Sports Media Musings... The Sports Hub Receives Marconi Award For Sports Station Of Year - 98.5 The SportsHub was named Sports Radio Station of the year in the Marconi Awards. Media Roundup: Breaking Down NFL Network's Bill Belichick Documentary - The headline of my SB … Continue reading Friday Quicklinks

With respect to Thomas Moore, I think we can place the blame for yesterday's Red Sox loss on Daniel Bard. The Red Sox reliever continued his recent struggles by turning a 4-2 eighth inning lead into a 5-4 deficit and eventual loss for Boston. With both the Yankees and Rays losing last night, the Red … Continue reading “Oh! blame not the bard.”

Tim Wakefield wasn't at his best, but the Red Sox offense was as they routed the Toronto Blue Jays 18-6 at Fenway Park last night. Wakefield went six innings, giving up five runs, which was enough for him to pick up the win, the 200th of his career. More importantly to the Red Sox, the … Continue reading Wakefield, Sox Finally Get Long Awaited Win