Another night, another game. More missed opportunities for the Red Sox. Both starters, Kason Gabbard and Jeremy Bonderman, were outstanding, both allowing 2 runs in their work on Saturday night. Big Papi reached base 6 times, including 3 intentional walks so the Tigers could face Manny. Did Manny deliver? No!! All he did in his chances after the intentional walks, was ground into a fielder’s choice and two double plays. Not what we expect when our #4 hitter comes up after the #3 hitter gets the free pass. Both bullpens were good, Detroit’s was a little better as Papelbon left a cutter up to Pudge who made the Red Sox pay for hitting Sheff in a 13 inning win over the Sox.
That being said, lets take a look at what the mainstream media in the Boston area and Detroit has to say about last night’s game and happenings.
Nudged out by Pudge. [Hartford Courant]
EXTRA PUDGE: Rodriguez drives in winner; bullpen solid. [Detroit Free Press]
13th is unlucky for Sox. [Boston Globe]
LUCKY 13TH: Pudge lifts Tigers in extra innings. [Detroit News]
Sox stuck in neutral, Pudge pops in clutch: Bats silent in tough loss. [Boston Herald]
TV contract delayed start. [Detroit Free Press]
Donnelly’s raring to pitch after arm passes tune-up. [Pro Jo]
Red Sox have an air of romance about them. [Detroit News]
Last pitch cut the deepest. [Boston Globe]
Why All-Star Tigers don’t get a break? [Detroit Free Press]
Facing an important start, Dice-K must pull out stops. [Boston Herald]
Tigers squeeze most from bottom of batting order. [Detroit News]
Plans taking on water. [Boston Globe]
Francona Recounts Old Phillies Days. [Hartford Courant]
For more headlines and stories, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Hartford Courant, Providence Journal, Detroit Free Press and Detroit News websites.
