Tim Wakefield had no run support today as he filled in for Josh Beckett. Wake did achieve his 2,000th career strikeout in the game:
“I’m very proud of that,” Wakefield said after the game. “It’s a tribute to longevity and I feel very blessed I’ve been able to wear this uniform for a long time and I’ve been able to accomplish 2,000 strikeouts…The fans have been behind me the whole time I’ve been here,” said Wakefield (0-2, 5.63). “I’m very proud to be able to come out and not only get an ovation for a compliment, or a great start like my last one, and they acknowledge great work. I’m honored to be able to tip my cap to them.”
Wake pitched seven innings and gave up three earned runs in the game. The Red Sox were kept scoreless until the bottom of the ninth where the scored twice but fell one run short. The Jays were given a gift in the inning when Ortiz was called out on strikes on a pitch that was clearly off of the plate.
Red Sox Lose 3-2 BOX SCORE
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
| Blue Jays | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Red Sox | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
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