They're Back

I don't know where this game was nationally broadcast, but I didn't get it and MLB.TV wasn't showing it. At least there's always WEEI. I love when they get so obviously disappointed in everyone. There's a hint of excitement in their voices when it's a 2-1 count or something, then you hear the annoyed sigh along with the details of the easy ground out.

I wasn't expecting too much out of Kevin Jarvis, who was holding down an 11.91 ERA this season. I think he actually did better than I anticipated; he gave up 3 runs but only lasted 5 innings.

A.J. Burnett, on the other hand, had a really good outing. In the 7th, 2 men got on with no outs, then Hinske GIDP and only one run scored. Not what I wanted. Then Javy Lopez took 3 pitches, all called strikes. Way to strike out!

Lenny DiNardo pitched 3 solid innings, but in the 9th, he gave up a solo HR and the hope for a walkoff win was all but destroyed. Craig Breslow came in and gave up an RBI double. Needless to say, the Sox did not mount a comeback in the bottom of the inning. They lost 5-1.

PawSox Update:
Gonz went 1-3
Nixon went 2-4
Varitek went 2-4

Ortiz Update:
"I freaked out because it was in my chest, close to my heart. I had no idea where it was coming from. There are so many things going on with heart attacks and things like that, you don't want to miss a beat about anything. So we came down here and they took care of it....The most important thing right now is that I have no problem with my heart." Doctors said they are 97% sure his heart is fine.

Papelbon Update:
"It feels like it's weak right now -- weak and fatigued. When it's weak and fatigued, that's when you start hurting things inside there." The best-case scenario will have him returning to action in 5-7 days.

Today's game: The Gonz will probably be in the lineup (!), and Varitek and Nixon will most likely be activated but not play. Actually, I have to congratulate Alex Cora, who has been playing quite well in place of Gonzalez. No ducking this time!