El Guapo's Ghost Rambles on about the Red Sox

THE RED SOX WON THE PENNANT RACE

The Sox won this series because the offense came alive starting in game five. The spark was the other rookie – Dustin Pedroia. He settled down; let his quick bat and freakish hand-eye coordination take over at the plate. With DP and Youk both hitting, it gave the rest of the lineup additional outs / chances to drive in runners.

Finally, we could be witnessing the dynamic offense that was projected back in March (less Lugo) – no easy outs, high OBP at the top, speed at the bottom and big boopers in the middle. Hopefully, it will continue because a regular season strength of the club – starting pitching – has become a weakness after Josh Beckett (damn, he really needs a wicked cool nickname). Unless starters numbered two through four find it fast, the offense and pen will need to get it done a few more time for four more wins.

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A Josh Beckett v Jeff Francis at Fenway preview is up next.