Seems like old times- Boston Red Sox beat Tampa 3-1
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Bill Jempty | Sunday, September 13, 2009 |
The Rays are in the midst of their worst losing streak since 2007. From AP-
Dustin Pedroia’s opposite-field power surprised almost everyone, including Boston manager Terry Francona.
The 5-foot-9 Pedroia hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer to right field in the eighth inning and the Red Sox beat Tampa Bay 3-1 on Sunday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader, sending the Rays to their 10th straight loss.
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Victor Martinez added an RBI single for Boston and blocked the plate on a tag play that prevented Tampa Bay from taking the lead.
I saw the video of Martinez blocking home play on the play in question. He did a great job, but baseball umpires have really let some rules lapse. A baserunner is supposed to not be obstructed from getting to the next base but the rule is read so that if the fielder is attempting to field the ball, the obstruction is legal. That loophole is huge and catchers take advantage of it.
The Red Sox, who lead the AL wild-card race, won for the 10th time in 14 games.
Tampa Bay is on its longest losing streak since dropping 11 straight in 2007.
Tampa won’t be going to the playoffs this year. One of the reasons for their slump-
Tampa Bay DH Pat Burrell is in a 1-for-18 slump.
Memo to Tampa Bay Rays Manager Joe Madden. Joe, a DH’s only job is to help his team with his hitting. If he stops hitting, get him the hell out of the lineup and put someone else in! Oh you don’t have much of a bench because you feel the need to have 8 relief pitchers. That sounds at least as dumb as using a DH who can’t hit.(Burrell has a .386 Slugging Pct for 2009, which is awful for a DH)
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