How Sweep It Is

The phrase has been used all around Boston for a few days, mostly as a tribute to the Bruins sweeping the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs. Now, it can also be linked to the three game series that was recently played between the Red Sox and Yankees.

After two straight games lasting at least four hours each, it’s nice to see them actually play a game closer to three hours in length. The game was all Red Sox for most of the game. New York struck for a run in the 3rd, after which the Sox immediately answered. In the 5th, the Red Soxgot RBIs from David Ortiz and JD Drew, with one more run coming off a steal of home by Jacoby Ellsbury.

Justin Masterson pitched well, in 5.1 innings, surrendering just the one New York run. Michael Bowdin, who was called up for the game, pitched two scoreless innings, paving the way for Takashi Saito, who picked up the save in the absence of Jonathan Papelbon.

Tim Wakefield gets the ball in tonight’s game as he opposes the defending Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee and the Indians. Micahel Bowdin, who pitched well against the Yankees, will head back to Triple-A Pawtucket to free up roster space for shortstop Julio Lugo, who is returning from an injury.

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