GAME #1, PIRATES @ RED SOX

[markj]

Benintendi with a 3-run dinger. Sox up 5-0. Nice. thumb_u

All with 2 outs at that.

[Rob from Mass]

Leon with a smart bunt against the shift a very key point in this game.Also threw out a guy in the 1st.

[longgame]

I like it when they score runs in bunches like that. 

Anyone else trying to watch MLB.TV with their DirectTV subscription.  It seems the link to activate it is dead.

[Schloicka]

I'm watching free on the internet and sending it to the tv via hdmi cable.

[Rob from Mass]

I got the FIRE TV STICK and it's fantastic and free.

[markj]

Fine game for Porcello. Now we have Meatball Matt Barnes coming in with 2 on and 1 out. Need a quick DP here.

[markj]

Barnes gives up a run and then blows the DP setup with a wild pitch. Oh boy.

[markj]

Barnes loads the bases. On the bright side, the DP possibility is back.

[markj]

Nice catch by Benintendi. Still another run in, but that catch might have saved one.

[markj]

Out of it, but not before giving up 3 runs. 2 of those are Porcello's I believe.

[markj]

Whew, good win, but closer than it needed to be. Business as usual for the Sox.

[Rob from Mass]

Thanks to Sandy`s clutch bunt Sox get the win

[elktonnick]

Great win.  For those of us who worry about the Sox bullpen, Barnes did nothing to quiet those concerns.

[Pumpsie Green]

Great win.  For those of us who worry about the Sox bullpen, Barnes did nothing to quiet those concerns.

Neither did Kimbrel.

[Muggah]

Great win.  For those of us who worry about the Sox bullpen, Barnes did nothing to quiet those concerns.

Neither did Kimbrel.

That's right, Pumpsie. I'll take a W anyday---especially in the opener, but boy does our BP look shaky.

News flash, Dombrowski---start looking for a legitimate closer or we can kiss 2017 goodbye!