Terry Francona, pictured above, looked like a proud papa everytime Jacoby Ellsbury got on base last night. Ellsbury was 2 for 2, with 2 walks and 2 runs scored. The question that remains to be answered, is Ellsbury ready for the big leagues? Or are we just seeing glimpses of the future? Either way, we are seeing the fast future of Fenway’s centerfield.
The bats came up big last night in key situations for the first time in a long time. Dustin Pedroia and Eric Hinske did most of the damage with those big hits, a 2-run double for Pedroia and a 3-run triple for Hinske. Kason Gabbard was much improved from his last start although he had a lot of 3-2 counts. Now the Devil Rays come to town, losers of eight straight games for the start of the season series. That’s right, it’s July and we haven’t played the Devil Rays. 18 of the final 81 games will be played against Tampa Bay. But before the D’Rays and Red Sox take the field, the Boston and Dallas area media was busy writing so let’s take a look at their headlines.
Told he would start at first, Red Sox’ Hinske served notice. [Pro Jo]
Rangers fall with faulty pitching. [Dallas Morning News]
Pop goes Sox’ batting slump. [Boston Globe]
Had a nice trip, despite a late fall. [Star-Telegram]
Gabbard walks off a winner. [Boston Herald]
Rangers’ Kinsler on DL. [Dallas Morning News]
Hinske Supplies Reserve Power. [Hartford Courant]
Undaunted, devoted. [Star-Telegram]
It’s fast times at Fenway Park; Ellsbury’s speed thrill to watch. [Pro Jo]
A crisp BP session could lead to return. [Boston Globe]
Wife of Sox ace feels for beleaguered A-Rod spouse. [Boston Herald]
Lugo Leads Off; Youkilis Rests. [Hartford Courant]
For more headlines and stories, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Hartford Courant, Providence Journal, Star-Telegram and Dallas Morning News websites.
