Game 74: Red Sox at Phillies (3/3)

Boston Red Sox: 45-29
Philadelphia Phillies: 42-31

Justin Masterson (3-1 2.90 ERA, 0-0 --- ERA)
Kyle Kendrick6-2 4.54 ERA, 0-0 --- ERA)

Projected lineups

Ellsbury CF N/A
Pedroia 2B N/A
Drew RF N/A
Ramirez LF N/A
Lowell 3B N/A
Youkilis 1B N/A
Lugo SS N/A
Cash C N/A
Masterson P

Rollins SS N/A
Victorino CF N/A
Utley 2B N/A
Howard 1B N/A
Burrell LF N/A
Jenkins RF N/A
Dobbs 3B N/A
Coste C N/A
Kendrick P

I said the offense would have to put up eight runs again last night, and I was dead wrong. Moyer issued a few too many free passes, and that led to a high pitch count that got him out of the game early. Otherwise, he and the bullpen did a nice job. Only allowing three runs should be good enough to win most games, but it's impossible to win a baseball game without scoring any.

Masterson has a heavy sinker, so he's the kind of guy that could give the Phillies problems if he's on. The lineup needs to re-break out and send a message to the rest of the league. They can compete with the Sox, hopefully Angels and the better teams in the league. Put up some runs today and take a series from the Sox for the first time in a while.