UnMatchedSox

Thank you Theo Epstein for not trading away Ellsbury or Pedroia because these are two of the most exciting players on the team right now. The dynamic duo of Jacoby and Dustin was a combined 7 for 10 this evening with 4 runs and 3 RBI. Pedroia hit three doubles and stole a base, but was overshadowed (slightly) by Ellsbury. Jacoby had his first multi-homer game with two solo shots and a flawlessly executed drag bunt single. As for the Manny 500 HR watch, he’ll sit at 496 for a little bit longer thanks to an amazing catch by Vlad in the 5th.

Josh Beckett was a late scratch with a sore neck and it would be an omen of the pitching performances yet to come. The game featured 13 runs scored, 27 hits, 5 home runs and an amazing 312 pitches. I think it goes without saying that this was no pitcher’s duel.

After playing in three countries and travelling over 16,000 miles, the Boston Red Sox have finally played their first game at Fenway. In what is easily the most sick and twisted start to any season, the Sox are finally home. Of course, like the ‘05 opener, there was a bit of pomp and circumstance to this one. The team will have to wait another day before they can just get down to business and play baseball without all the sideshows and exhibitions.

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