Welcome Back to Fenway

Oh man, Wily Mo just tipped a ball into homerun territory for a 2-run shot.

Today was the home opener at Fenway, a game that was pitched and owned by Josh Beckett. He went 7 innings with only 3 hits and 1 run. He had some trouble in the 1st inning, walking 3 guys and walking in a run. A double play ended that inning though, and you can see Beckett's reaction in the above picture. Is that man pumped up or what? Schilling and Beckett are going to be the Ramirez/Ortiz of pitching.

Trot Nixon left the game in the 4th due to a strained groin. He's day-to-day, so hopefully it's not too serious. Because until the man gets some tips, Pena is just going to swing and miss every at-bat. The injury:Adam Stern doesn't seem to be having any trouble taking over for Crisp at CF. He had a 2-RBI double today to go along with Youkilis' and Lowell's RBI doubles. Lowell actually had three doubles today, which may be a sign that he is going to enjoy Fenway Park.

Ortiz's contract extension is official, finally. Four more years of the man. Love it.

Foulke was once again the set-up man, and allowed that 2-run HR that Wily Mo messed up. I don't think it should count against him, but it does. He pitched well, though. Papelbon entered as the closer, and he saved his 4th game this year. Wow. Pitching is so much better than last year, you can just feel it.

And BRONSON ARROYO! He had yet another homerun today (!) and pitched 7 scoreless innings. His ERA is 1.98, he allowed 6 hits and got 4 strikeouts. I am so happy that he is doing so well over there in Cincinnati.