Buchholz would have none of that

Buchholz would have none of that ‘pitching like an ace and losing’ crap anymore. In his last 2 starts Buchholz was finally looking like the prospect as he has been touted: 13 IP, 4 H’s, 3 ER’s, 6 K’s, total for the 2 games. Unfortunately he was bested in those pitcher’s duels by Justin Verlander of the Tigers and CC Sabathia of the Yankees.

Tonight was no different, except that the Sox bats were alive and there was no bullpen implosion, either. Buchholz can probably see that ‘Entering RI, The Ocean State’ sign disappearing fast in his rear view mirror. (The perps only got to 2 of his rims before being nabbed, and not the rear view mirrors.) He turned in another great game tonight: 6 IP, 6 H’s, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K’s, lowering his ERA to below 4.00, and got run support this time. The Sox tagged Toronto ace Halladay for 5 runs by the time the 5th inning had ended. Ortiz, Bay, and Martinez all had HR’s for the Sox, who banged out 10 H’s total.