“IV Yawkey Way”

Ellsbury is out in 6th inning, But Boston Wins, 4-3. (Courtesy: L.A. Times)

Justin Masterson pitched his way to a no decision Tuesday night in Anaheim, but I feel he did well enough to win on another night. 2 runs over 6 innings kept Boston in the game as the Angels’ starter, Jared Weaver, shut down the Sox’ bats to the tune of 1 run over 7 innings. Then, LA’s bullpen leaked in the 8th as Ortiz drove in a run by way of being hit by a pitch and Jason Bay got an RBI ground-out. Those runs tied the game at 3, and in the 9th, (Jason) Varitek hit an RBI double to ultimately win the game, 4-3.

It was Boston’s 2nd 1-run victory by that score in as many games, and it excites me because it’s illustrative of both very good pitching and clutch hitting, late. Both are going to be needed if the Sox will go deep into the playoffs this October. These wins build confidence and character in a developing season.

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