September 15, 2007
Gaining on the Cy
Josh Beckett allows the Yankees just one run over seven innings, holding the best offense in the majors to three hits and two walks. He gets plenty of support as the Red Sox take the game 10-1 to reduce their magic number to nine. They're also the first team to reach 90 wins.
Beckett, however, not only picks up his major league leading nineteenth win, but reduces his ERA to 3.20. That moves him up four spots in the AL ERA race, from eighth to fourth. That's how tight the top pitchers are packed this season. Santana gave up four runs in the first, so by the time his game is over he may own a higher ERA than Beckett. With so many pitchers posting good ERAs, and so many on pennant contending teams, it's going to be a very tough choice for voters. But in the past they've loved wins, and if Josh leads the AL in that category, he could easily get the nod.
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