October 24, 2007
Pedroia Pops
Dustin Pedroia looks at strike one, then deposits strike two onto the top of the green monster. The umps get the call right and Pedroia gets credit for the home run and Boston leads 1-0. Youkilis follows with a double to right-center.
I love Pedroia's home run swing. It's the batting analog of Eckstein throwing from the hole. You don't know how they do it, but they get the job done.
Update: After an Ortiz ground out, Manny Ramirez delivers a single to left to drive in Youkilis. All three right-handed hitters have hits off the lefty Francis.
Update: Nice play by Atkins on a grounder by Lugo to third to end the inning. The Rockies are in a hole, but they're not buried.
Update: Varitek singles and Drew doubles, moving Manny around the bases to score. The Red Sox lead 3-0 and are threatening to put this game out of reach early.