As much as a I hate the Yankees, I also respect them. And I know they’re not just going to go away. Since the break, they’ve put together a nice run and the only thing keeping them pulling even closer then the 7 1/2 game lead the Red Sox currently has is a four game winning streak.
The Red Sox did become the first team with 60 wins this season and the only team with a higher winning percentage has been the Tigers. The Red Sox have the best pythagorean win/loss record with the Yankees right behind them. The thing that’s killing the Yankees is that 12-26 record in games decided by two runs or less. I digress though, because this isn’t about the Yankees.
Jon Lester made his first major league start of the season after his comeback from cancer. And an impressive start it was. He threw six solid innings against a tough Indians offense in the Red Sox 6-2 win.
What a story Dustin Pedoria has been. While Dice-K may give him a run, he’s probably the odds on favorite to win Rookie of the Year. He’s hitting a team high .325 and while his RBI and run totals aren’t something to get too excited about, he has spent quite a bit of time at the bottom of the lineup.
Julio Lugo has been on fire in July and particularly since the break. Since the All Star Game, he’s hitting an impressive .404 and he’s gotten his share of extra base hits as well. It’s good to see the shortstop finally coming along.
The Red Sox continue their four game series against the Indians tonight. It’ll be Dice-K versus C.C. Sabathia in a really nice pitching matchup. I’ll definitely make sure to tune in to this one.
