Having lost their last 3 games, I am pretty sure this isn’t how the Red Sox wanted to go into the All-Star break. The good part of it though is that they head into the All-Star break leading the AL East for the third year in a row. The bad news, the previous two years they haven’t finished in first. The good news, the lead is 10 games this year. Can it be overcome? It is possible. Do I see it happening? No, I really don’t seeing anyone making a run at the Sox in the East. The Red Sox go into the break with the best record in MLB. As a matter of fact, the top 5 teams in MLB right now are all out of the American League.
So before the teams get to enjoy their break, let’s take a look at what the Boston area and Detroit media had to say about yesterday’s game and happenings.
Disappearing act by Red Sox. [Boston Globe]
SWEEP RELIEF: Tigers take three from Sox. [Detroit Free Press]
Sox down, but still up: Sweep can’t overshadow great 1st half. [Boston Herald]
SHEFF’S SPECIAL: Slugger’s big day closes out first half. [Detroit News]
Bad Roll Of The Dice. [Hartford Courant]
Granderson’s catch a great one. [Detroit Free Press]
Teammates help Bailey keep his home-run memento. [Pro Jo]
Manager’s human touch helps maintain a positive atmosphere in Tigers’ clubhouse. [Detroit News]
Problem has been located: Placement of pitches was Matsuzaka’s issue. [Boston Globe]
Seeking more pop, Papi turns to Papa. [Boston Herald]
Bad Signs From Drew. [Hartford Courant]
RamÃrez ailing at plate. [Boston Globe]
Righty changes course. [Boston Herald]
For more headlines and stories, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Hartford Courant, Providence Journal, Detroit Free Press and Detroit News websites.
