This game was one of the ugliest losses in recent memory for the Red Sox. Things started out pretty good but went south quickly. Jon Lester was helped by a double play to get out of the first without giving up a run and the Red Sox took an early lead when Pedey followed Aviles’ single with a homer. If only the game ended there.
Lester got hit hard in the second and gave up four runs. In the third he gave up a single to Cruz and walked the next two batters before he was pulled. (All of those runners would score).
As bad as Lester’s night was, Melancon’s was worse. He gave up 6 earned runs, including 3 home runs without getting an out and now has an ERA of 49.50. Josh Hamilton’s homer off of Melancon was just a few rows shy of the Red Seat. Yikes.
Kevin Youkilis also had a terrible night and earned a golden sombrero for striking out four times.
Red Sox 3 Tigers 18 BOX SCORE
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