Can't believe we've only gained a half game since then. Ugh. Let's just keep winning is all I can say.

 

I can't either. I was so happy and so disappointed at the same time when I left church this afternoon. First thing I see is the Sox win ( ) next I see the Twins win on a questionable call ( ).

Didn't post yesterday, but Manny had a significant impact in Sunday's comeback win. By pinch hitting with one out in the 8th, he induced Francona to go get Papelbon, trying for a 5-out save. Well, it didn't work, as Papelbon tired in the 9th and was yanked after giving up the 2 tying runs.

 

Today, Ramirez took Konerko's spot in the lineup. He went 3 for 5. His first hit started a 2-run inning to tie the game at 2. His last hit led off the 10th. He took an extra base when the outfielder booted the ball, and the pinch runner scored the winning run.

 

To my count, Manny has had a valuable role in all 6 games since he came over. We've won 4 of them with late rallies -- 8th inning or later. Since the Twins have also continued winning, had any of these games been losses instead, the Sox would be really hurting.

Edited September 6, 201015 yr by VAfan