The Sox once again scored early, but couldn't hold on to the lead this time as Victor Martinez and the Indians pounded Boston last night at Fenway. The Sox pushed two across in the second inning, when Jeff Bailey hit into a run-scoring fielder's choice and Jonathan Van Every singled in Mike Lowell. That was all the offense could muster against Carl Pavano (yes, THAT Carl Pavano), as the big right-hander went six strong innings to earn the win. The victory was Pavano's second consecutive win this season and the first in his career at Fenway Park.
Martinez had a huge night for Cleveland, going 3-for-5 with a double, homer, four RBI and three runs scored. The Indians first baseman is now hitting .398 for the season. Third baseman Mark DeRosa also had a big night, notching three hits of his own, including a two-run blast into the Monster seats in the seventh off of Sox reliever Hunter Jones.
Sox starter Justin Masterson once again looked shaky, giving up six earned runs in 6.1 innings pitched on eight hits and three walks, while striking out six. It may be time for Theo to consider bringing one of the youngsters up from Triple-A Pawtucket to start in Masterson's place, until Dice-K is ready to return to the rotation in a few weeks. Phenom Michael Bowden flirted with a no-hitter last night against Toledo, and has a paltry 1.08 ERA in the minors this year. The hard throwing right hander could be an option to fill in for a few starts.
The loss snapped a nine-game home win streak for the Sox, which dated back to the April 17 contest against Baltimore. They look to get another streak started tonight in the series finale against Cleveland, as veteran knuckleballer Tim Wakefield (3-1, 2.91 ERA) tries to continue his hot streak against Jeremy Sowers, who is being called up to make his first 2009 start for the Tribe. Aaron Laffey moves into the bullpen to make room for Sowers. First pitch is at 7:05 from the Fens.
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