6 Game Series vs Game 1 of 6 Game Series Toronto 8 Boston 0 In game 1 of the 3 game series the Blue Jays blew open a close close 2-0 game when Jon Lesters control went south and Jose Bautista launched a grand slam to left. The Red Sox struggled at the plate all game as R.A. Dickey held the Red Sox batters in check with one nasty knuckle ball. Game 2 of 6 Game Series Boston 13 Toronto 7 In game 2 of the 6 game series the Blue Jays looked to be on cruise control as they lead 7-2 going into the top of the 8th inning. But in the top of the 8th the Red Sox bat exploded as they scored 11 runs and Boston won their 2nd game of the year. Game 3 of 6 Game Series Toronto 5 Boston 4 In game 3 of the 6 game series was a reverse of game 2 as Boston ran out to the early lead only to watch as the Blue Jays whittled away and reclaimed the lead in the 8th inning. A couple of costly errors in the inning were all that the Blue Jays needed as they came back to defeat the Red Sox.
3 Game Series vs Game 1 of 3 Game Series Baltimore 8 Boston 0 In game 1 of the 3 game series the Orioles dodge a major bullet in the bottom of the 3rd inning when the Red Sox loaded the bases with no outs in scoreless game. But the Boston bats went silent as they failed score any runs and then were dismayed when in the top of the 4th the Orioles scored 2 runs off a Home-run to center. Baltimore increased its lead to 7 in the 5th when the Boston pitching fell apart and the Orioles cruised home the rest of the way as Boston could never mount a serious threat to cut into the lead. Game 2 of 3 Game Series Baltimore 14 Boston 1 In game 2 of the 3 game series the Orioles pounded the Red Sox pitching who were struggling to find the zone through out the day. The Red Sox hitters struggled to put the ball in play as the Boston faithful expressed their displeasure late in the game with resounding boooo's. Game 3 of 3 Game Series Baltimore 8 Boston 3 In game 3 of the 3 game series the Red Sox looked to be finally putting the pieces together as they were tied with Baltimore at 3-3 going into the 6th inning. But once again the Red Sox pitching failed them as they loaded the bases on 3 straight walks only to see a bases clearing double doom any hopes of a Boston win.
2 Game Series vs Game 1 of 2 Game Series Tampa Bay 10 Boston 0 In game 1 of the 2 game series the Rays the Red Sox played just about the worst game they have every played. Base running errors early in the game drained the life from the Boston hitters and the infamous 3rd inning pitching meltdown from the Boston pitchers gave Tampa Bay a 5-0 lead after 3 innings. The Red Sox just laid down after that as the Rays added 5 more runs over the course for the game. Game 2 of 2 Game Series Tampa Bay 5 Boston 2 In game 2 of the 2 game series the Rays the Red Sox were a different team and were finally playing baseball as we know it. Boston took a 1st inning 1-0 lead and then increased it to 2-0 in the 2nd inning. The Boston pitching was finally finding the strike on a more consistent basis as they took a 2-1 lead into the 6th inning. But as the Red Sox starter began to wear down the Rays bats started to fins their mark. Tampa took the lead 3-2 in the 6th and increased their lead to 5-2 in the 7th as the exhausted Boston bull pin was unable to stop the bleeding. Any chance of a Red Sox rally was squashed as the Rays fielders made spectacular play after spectacular play to rob the Red Sox hitters of extra base hits and turned them into outs.
3 Game Series vs Game 1 of 3 Game Series Kansas City 9 Boston 5 In game 1 of the 3 game series the Red Sox looked to be in position to get their first win of the year as they stood deadlocked with the Royals 4-4 in the 7th inning. But has been the theme throughout the year the Boston pitching staff once again failed the Red Sox. This time the meltdown did not occur until the 7th when suddenly the Boston pitchers could not find the strike zone. And when they did the Royals found the holes in the Boston defense and were able to build a 9-4 lead. The Red Sox were able to get 1 of the runs back in the bottom of the 7th but were unable to generate a rally in the 8th of 9th innings and Boston was forced to settle for yet another defeat. Game 2 of 3 Game Series Kansas City 9 Boston 0 In game 2 of the 3 game series the Red Sox were locked in a scoreless tie going into the 5th when the Red Sox committed a throwing error and allowed to runs to score. But the Red Sox pitching worked out of the jam and continued to put up good innings. Going into the 8th inning Boston trailed 3-0 and it looked like it was just a matter of time before the Boston bats took control of the game. If not for several diving catches and one very nice catch by the center fielder as he slammed into the wall Boston would be up in this game. But in the 8th inning it came apart for the Red Sox as they walked the bases loaded only to see a shot to the gap clear the bases. 2 pitchers later the Red Sox were staring at a 9-0 deficit with only two at bats left. The Red Sox got a 1 out double in the bottom of the 8th but a diving catch by the right fielder ended the inning and for the most part any chance of a Boston comeback. Game 3 of 3 Game Series Kansas City 6 Boston 2 In game 3 of the 3 game series the Red Sox once again saw their pitching fail them in the later innings as they unable to stop the Royal bats. Boston is also in desperate need of offensive production of their own as they continue to struggle in putting together multiple hits in an inning.
3 Game Series vs Game 1 of 3 Game Series Oakland 16 Boston 4 In game 1 of the 3 game series the A's shelled the Red Sox's 5th starter in the rotation as he had trouble finding the zone and when he did the A's hitters lit it up. The Red Sox were able to generate 14 but were only able to push across 4 runs. Game 2 of 3 Game Series Oakland 6 Boston 2 In game 2 of the 3 game series the Red Sox could not generate enough offense to help Lester out as he kept Boston in the game. But in the end poor run support and a weak pin did in Boston once again. Game 3 of 3 Game Series Baltimore 13 Boston 5 In game 3 of the 3 game series the Red Sox were able to score 5 runs but it is very obvious that Boston much address its pitching staff in the off-season. The Red Sox can only go 3 deep in the rotation and the relievers in the pin are just not getting the job done.
4 Game Series vs Game 1 of 4 Game Series Boston 2 Houston 1 In game 1 of the 4 game series the Astros the unthinkable happened as the Red Sox won their first game of the year. Not only did they win, they won 2-1 in a pitching duel. The Red Sox got 8 strong solid inning from starter Buchholz and Hanrahan came in in the 9th to get the save. Game 2 of 4 Game Series Houston 4 Boston 0 In game 2 of the 4 game series the Red Sox once again got a good performance from their starter but a couple runs given up in the 7th provide to be too much as the Boston bats silent for most of the game. Game 3 of 4 Game Series Houston 10 Boston 8 In game 3 of the 4 game series the Red Sox offense cam alive and built an 8-4 lead, but only to see their pitching staff allow Houston to whittle away and finally retook the lead in the 8th inning. The Red Sox looked to tie the game in the bottom of the 8th with the bases loaded and 1 out, but a routine double play killed the Red Sox momentum as they went quietly in the 9th.
