Now that's better!

Well, well, well! I can now step back from the ledge on the Tobin (a.k.a. Charles Stuart Memorial) Bridge as the Sox ended their five game slide and gained 1/2 game on the idle Rays with their 7-0 victory over the Yanks. Jon "Lefty" Lester struck out 8 Yanks in a complete game shutout tonight. This is exactly what the Sox needed. With the bullpen getting rocked over their five game losing streak, Lester's stellar performance gave them the night off. Clutch hitting by Jacoby Ellsbury and Mike Lowell, each with 2 RBI, led the Sox. The Sox were aided by the Yankees hitting into three double-plays.

Hopefully, this is the beginning of a turn around (or at least a slight warming up) for both Lugo and Varitek. Julio Lugo got his 19th RBI of the year, on pace for 36 RBI this season. Varitek went 1 for 3 with a WALK. A freegin' walk! He's now 18 points above the Mendoza Line (.218).

I know that Barstool Sports mentioned this as well, but did you see the girlfriend of the Sox' first round draft pick? Wow!

FYI...Did you know that this series is the first since 1997 between the Sox and Yanks where neither team was in first place? Also, this is the first time that neither the Sox or Yanks were in first place this late in the season since 2000 (Blue Jays).

Oh, one other thing. Where is ARod going to stay now that his wife kicked him out? I hear that Guy RItchie arrived in NYC the other night, so we know Madonna's apartment is not an option.
The real reason for this post was to show this video. Enjoy! Now...Happy Fourth of July!

21 Days until Training Camp!