The weekend series against the Yankees couldn't have gone any better. After two crazy games Friday and Saturday, Sunday's game was a little bit more of a traditional one with one major exception -- Jacoby Ellsbury's straight steal of home!
That was the exclamation point of the series and definitely sent a message to the Bronx Losers.
Not only did the Red Sox sweep the Yankees, they beat them every possible way and embarrassed them in the process. The Yankees will say it's only April and it doesn't mean that much, but these games count in the standings just as much as games in September.
BOX SCORE: Red Sox 4, Yankees 1
Justin Masterson had an other excellent start and how about the rookies coming out the bullpen to preserve the lead.
Hunter Jones got both of the batters he faced in the 6th and Michale Bowden looked like Papelbon out there completely shutting down New York in two perfect innings.
Then to have the luxury of bringing in Takashi Saito -- a proven Major League closer -- when Paps needs a day off is huge.
The depth of the Sox' pitching staff is amazing. Just wait till Smoltz is ready and they still have Buchholz and Bard waiting in the wings.
The offense came up with enough against Pettitte to get the job done. It was nice to see Big Papi at least knock in a couple of runs. Hopefully that first home run will come soon and he'll get back on track.
We couldn't have asked for a better homestand after the 2-6 start. Now it's time to keep it going as the Sox start a tough 9-game road trip against the Indians, Rays and Yankees. Don't screw it up Lugo!
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