October 14, 2008
Let the Fluttering Begin
Tim Wakefield retires Iwamura on a swinging strikeout to start the game against the Rays.
Update: Upton walks on four pitches, then runs on the first pitch to Pena and steals second.
Update: Carlos Pena gets a high knuckleball and drives it the opposite way into the Green Monster seats for a 2-0 lead. Longoria follows with a ball pulled into the same seats for a 3-0 lead. The Rays continue their power barrage against the Red Sox in this series and Tim Wakefield this season.
Crawford doubles down the rightfield line to keep the hits coming.
I believe Longoria's home run breaks the rookie record for home runs in a post season of four, set by Miguel Cabrera in 2003.
Update: Willy Aybar bats righty against the right-handed Wakefield, but strikes out. Crawford moves up to third on the second stolen base of the inning. The Rays are getting to Wakefield in every way possible.
Update: Navarro walks, but Fernando Perez pops out in foul territory to end the inning. The Red Sox come to bat down 3-0.