GAME #87, BOSTON RED SOX AT TAMPA BAY RAYS

[Schloicka]

Great DP started by Marrero. 7-2 Sox after 5 innings.

[Schloicka]

Pomerantz scuffled a little but got the job done.

[markj]

Attaboy, Hembree. Didn't he do that same thing a couple games ago?

[markj]

Pomeranz has been a pleasant surprise this season. Hembree ain't helping the situation here, though.

[Schloicka]

Attaboy, Hembree. Didn't he do that same thing a couple games ago?

Has pitched well last few times out. Only 3 hit against him and 1 earned run the last 6 innings he has pitched with 9 strikeouts and 1 walk.

[markj]

Wow, nice way to get out of that jam.

[markj]

Attaboy, Hembree. Didn't he do that same thing a couple games ago?

Has pitched well last few times out. Only 3 hit against him and 1 earned run the last 6 innings he has pitched with 9 strikeouts and 1 walk.

It was on June 30 vs Toronto. Second pitch dinger.

Dammit. Hembree needs just 2 pitches to give up a run. Game tied.

[Schloicka]

Bad luck that inning as Lin was going on the pitch and the 2nd baseman was covering and ball went right to him and it cost Marrero a hit. Betts with another popup out in the infield. Lot of them lately.

[ipot]

Come on Barnes. Get this 3rd out.

[ipot]

Gets it done.

[Schloicka]

It hasn't been a pitching clinic tonight but getting it done.

[markj]

Kimbrel mows them down. Good game.

[Schloicka]

Nice 9th by Kimbrel getting some work in. Already a good road trip with 6 wins so far. Get another win and it will be a great trip. Get 2 and it's over the top. Need to keep hitting. On to Saturday.

[ipot]

Nice 9th by Kimbrel getting some work in. Already a good road trip with 6 wins so far. Get another win and it will be a great trip. Get 2 and it's over the top. Need to keep hitting. On to Saturday.

Yup.  Kimbrel with a 1-2-3 Ks the side.  I'll be very happy with a split.  3 of 4 would be gravy.

[ipot]

And 50 wins, folks!  :)