We have a 7-1 and a 16-for-16

David Ortiz started the game with an RBI-single. 0-for no more. He then hit one through the hole in the shift, perfectly placed. For his next act, he tagged and ran as fast as he could to third with a head-first dive to finish it off.

Varitek and Loretta had RBI singles, and Youkilis struck out but got to first (and Nixon scored) on a wild throw.

Foulke pitched a scoreless 7th, then Timlin came in and had a rough go of the 8th. He got an out, then three singles in a row scored a run, and then the second out. Francona sent in Papelbon, a good decision as he's been keeping some guys in a bit too long lately. And the man struck him out. As you may have expected. And now he is 16-for-16 in save opportunities, and he's only given up one run.

But Boston NEEDS to work on this left on base thing. Tonight, they left thirty-five men on. That is a ridiculous number, especially considering they only got 4 runs.

Beckett is now 7-1. Schilling and Beckett, where would we be without you?

David Wells is making his first appearance in a long time tonight. I am really hoping he has good stuff, really really really hoping.