The conclusion of last night's game just made me sick. Jason Bay showed his mettle yet again with a go-ahead home run in the eighth only to see his efforts go for naught when Pap blew the save. That's the position you want to be in at the end of these games, a lead with your lights out closer on the mound. What's even more disheartening is that Papelbon didn't give up the tying home run to Carlos Pena; he gave it up to some no-name call up.
I have to be careful not to get too down though. There are games yet to be played. If the Sox can win tonight, then I can be satisfied with two out of three games and a virtual tie for first. Even if that happens though the Sox must maintain focus and be successful in the next series with Toronto before heading to the Trop for three more against the Rays. No matter what they do tonight, Boston cannot let their recent success in closing the gap with Tampa evaporate by getting beat up by those same Rays in their building. Boston's inability to win in Tampa has been a major obstacle. They must win there to get over the hump.
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