Boston Redsox (2-0) 2 Pittsburgh Pirates (0-2) 0 BOSTON -- Sandy Leon prolonged the game with a baserunning mistake in the third inning. When Boston's catcher came up in the 12th, he ended it. Leon hit a three-run homer -- the first walk-off of his career -- and Chris Sale pitched seven innings of three-hit ball in his Red Sox debut to lead Boston to a victory over the … [Read more...] about MLB Roundup: Leon’s walk-off helps Red Sox past Pirates; Cobb starts off strong, and Twins take down Royals
Jacoby Ellsbury
One If By Land; Two If By Sea
By Paul Gotham With the daughters both off to college, Kel and I decided it was time for a getaway. Day one of our venture took us to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. From there we continued east as far as the coast line would allow. We made it to Plymouth, Massachusetts on Wednesday for a whale watching tour. We have been … [Read more...] about One If By Land; Two If By Sea
Performance Of The Week 7/27-8/2
Jacoby Ellsbury grabs my POTW. The Red Sox centerfielder provided a spark that the slumbering Sox needed. Ellsbury went 14-32 for the week with 12 runs scored, 4 RBI, and 4 stolen bases including a home run, and 2 triples to go with 5 base on balls. To top it off, the native of Madras, Oregon showed some magic with his glove as he stole a pair of runs from the Orioles … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week 7/27-8/2
Of panic buttons, home runs, getting caught, and thongs
Little more than 30 minutes before tipoff and a few topics to consider. It’s only May, and are the Blue Jays pushing the panic button? Looking to keep pace in the AL East the Jays used ace Roy Halladay in relief last night. Toronto topped the Phillies 6-5. Halladay pitched two and a third and got a no decision. Halladay takes the hill tomorrow against the Halos. The Red … [Read more...] about Of panic buttons, home runs, getting caught, and thongs