Frustrations are starting to mount for the Red Sox. Big Papi didn’t like the calls from the plate umpire. Even Terry Francona got tossed last night, although he’s no Phillip Wellmen. Wakefield pitched well for the Sox but got no help as the Sox hit into 3 more double plays, bringing the the total to 7 in two games. Is this the June swoon? I certainly hope not.Let’s take a look at what the Boston and Oakland area media has to say about last night’s game and the two teams.
Amalie Benjamin walked into an uncharacteristic clubhouse after the game last night. [Extra Bases]
The A’s hung on for their victory last night writes Susan Slusser. [San Francisco Chronicle]
Gordon Edes says the Red Sox were done in by double plays and the A’s pitching last night. [Boston Globe]
Joe Kennedy had another strong outing last night writes Susan Slusser. [San Francisco Chronicle]
Jefff Horrigan says the Red Sox are missing a spark right now. [Boston Herald]
Huston Street is finally holding a baseball again writes Chace Bryson. [Oakland Tribune]
Jeff Goldberg says the Red Sox lost some of their composure last night. [Hartford Courant]
The A’s have 3 of the first 59 picks writes Susan Slusser. [San Francisco Chronicle]
Steven Krasner says the Red Sox have turned to Wily Mo Peña for some power. [Pro Jo]
Beau Mills, son of Brad Mills, Kevin Youkilis and J.D. Drew are the focus of Amalie Benjamin’s Red Sox notebook.[Boston Globe]
Rob Bradford says that Josh Beckett wouldn’t mind a return trip to San Francisco in July. [Boston Herald]
Tuesday’s loss to the A’s may have cost Daisuke Matsuzaka his All-Star spot writes Gordon Edes. [Boston Globe]
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