Is this the start of J.D. Drew breaking out of his slump? Is interleague play making it easier for him because of the familiarity? I sure as heck up so. It was nice to see him break out of his slump last night with the three hits, 2 of which were 3-run homers. Hopefully, Julian Tavarez pitches well again in what could possibly be his last start in the rotation before Jon Lester returns.
Before we take a look at what the Boston area and Phoenix media has to say about the game and other things this morning, be sure to check out Curt Schilling’s blog entry about the almost no-no on Thursday. It simply amazes me how he can remember each fine detail without writing it down until he sits down to write the post. Awesome job Curt!!!
J.D. Drew drove the Red Sox to a victory last night. [Boston Globe]
The Red Sox throttled the Diamondbacks on Friday night. [Arizona Republic]
The Sox slumping bats got hot in the Arizona desert. [Boston Herald]
Dustin Pedroia’s old coach at Arizona State is impressed with Pedroia’s play. [Arizona Republic]
J.D. Drew feasted on National League pitching when he was in the National League. [Hartford Courant]
Terry Francona spoke about some things before the game on Friday. [Arizona Republic]
Julio Lugo pulled off the hidden ball trick on Friday night. [Pro Jo]
Big Papi says the Red Sox should sign Schilling for next season. [Boston Herald]
J.C. Romero was designated for assignment after the game, making room on the roster for Mike Timlin. [Boston Globe]
Neither Drew is having a good year at the plate. [Pro Jo]
It was a night of reunions in the Sox first regular season visit to Phoenix. [Boston Globe]
For more headlines and stories, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Hartford Courant, Providence Journal, and Arizona Republic websites.
