October 19, 2004
Varitek Veritas
Lieber has gotten into trouble with 2 out in the 4th. Millar doubles and moves to third on a wild pitch. Varitek has a great AB, falling behind in the count, but fouling off pitches, working the count to 3-2, then lining a single to center to give Boston a 1-0 lead. Cabrera follows with a single of his own.
Update: Bellhorn appears to double off the left field wall, but the replay shows it's a three-run homer. Matsui's reaction indicated home run. The umps are discussing it. At worst, the Sox are up 3-0.
Update: The umps talk it over and reverse the call. It's a HR and the Sox are up 4-0. A big blow for Belhorn.
Update: Lieber gets Damon to fly out to end the inning. Varitek's AB should be held up as the pivotal moment in the game. Lieber should have had him, but he battled and battled and got the solid hit for the lead.