Before we get going here today, I just want to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all of the fathers out there, including my own. Without you, we wouldn’t be here today.
Dustin Pedroia had never had a walk-off hit as member of the Boston Red Sox in his three plus season. That all changed on Saturday when his two strike, two out single to right field brought in last Saturday’s hero Daniel Nava with the winning run to give them a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ironically enough, the Laser Show’s game-winning hit went to his best friend Andre Either in right field but his throw was off the mark. And all it did was give the trash-talking Pedroia more fuel for the fire with his best friend.
It’s not too often that a team makes four errors and wins. But the Red Sox were able to overcome two errors by Bill Hall and one each by Marco Scutaro and Adrian Beltre. It was definitely an adventure for Hall out there and it just shows really how good J.D. Drew is out there in a tough right field at Fenway Park.
Speaking of Drew, he had an MRI on his injured right hamstring before the game and it’s thought that he’ll be back in the lineup on Tuesday when the Red Sox are in Colorado.
Tim Wakefield is still winless at Fenway Park this season and may have gotten the win if not for Hall’s second error out in right field. While he did give up a home run to Manny Ramirez, for the most part Wake was outstanding. He had good movement on his knuckleball and threw it for strikes. He did his job giving the Red Sox a chance to win.
For Wake, it was also his 200th start at Fenway Park, which tied him for the most in Red Sox history with Roger Clemens. Now if the Red Sox can just get him some wins, he could catch up to Clemens and Cy Young at the top of the all-time Red Sox wins.
The Red Sox will enter tonight’s finale looking for the sweep of the Dodgers behind Clay Buchholz. They’ll also be looking to either tie the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees for first place or stay one game behind.
We’ll be back later with tonight’s lineups, batter/pitcher matchups, any news and links from the day but for now enjoy the overnight links after the jump.
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Bard’s diary: Facing Manny, life on the road [Daniel Bard – ESPN.com]
Sox erase their mistakes [Boston Globe]
Making the numbers work [Boston Globe]
Outfield has been getting tougher to cover [Boston Globe]
Ramirez gets back into swing [Boston Globe]
He’s caught up to his usual standards [Boston Globe]
Recap: Red Sox 5, Dodgers 4 [Boston Herald]
Red Sox enjoy heroes who are off base [Boston Herald]
Mike Cameron obeys speed limits [Boston Herald]
J.D. Drew hoping to avoid DL [Boston Herald]
Tim Wakefield takes park place [Boston Herald]
Manny being uncanny [Boston Herald]
World Cup soccer meets baseball [Boston Herald]
‘Take a bow’ [Boston Herald]
Pedroia provides dramatics, leads Red Sox to walk-off win over Dodgers [CSN New England]
Quick hits: Sox 5, Dodgers 4 [ESPN Boston]
Red Sox winning at OF roulette [ESPN Boston]
Wise words from Victor Martinez [Extra Bases]
Closing Time: Red Sox 5, Dodgers 4 [Full Count]
Pedroia gave McDonald a football flashback [Full Count]
Josh Reddick Starting to Heat Up, No Changes in Top Prospects [NESN.com]
Red Sox Continue Winning, ‘Picking Each Other Up’ [NESN.com]
Will Manny Ramirez Make it Into the Baseball Hall of Fame? [NESN.com]
Rihanna Invades Fenway Park, Eyes Outfielder Daniel Nava in Red Sox Dugout [NESN.com]
Red hot Pedroia lifts Sox to dramatic victory [Providence Journal]
Drew could avoid trip to DL [Providence Journal]
Offense has carried the Red Sox back into contention [Providence Journal]
Red Sox Journal: Ramirez at the plate is no stranger to Wakefield [Providence Journal]
Dice-K cleared to face Rockies on Thursday [RedSox.com]
Doubront back to Triple-A; Manuel up [RedSox.com]
Sox hope Drew can return Tuesday [RedSox.com]
Fake umps raising money for charity [RedSox.com]
Pedroia’s first walk-off hit sinks Dodgers [RedSox.com]
Right field at Fenway an adventure for Hall [RedSox.com]
Broxton wasn’t the only battle for Pedroia [Rob Bradford – WEEI.com]
For more slices of Red Sox goodness, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, ESPN Boston, NESN, Providence Journal and WEEI websites.
And if you must check out the enemy papers, you can head over to the LA Daily News, LA Times and Orange County Register websites.
