Tito Has Sum Splanin’ to Do

This game could have put the Rays away but now many in the Nation are going to question Tito’s moves. Beckett had nothing tonight but Francona kept him in well past the point where Grady Little would have gone to the pen. Then there was the AB in the 7th for Tek where Tito stuck with the struggling captain. Finally there was the 11th inning where Papelbon could have come back out but Francona chose to go with Timlin. The leadoff walk came in to score the winning run as it usally does. A tough long night for the Red Sox that overshadows Pedroia’s 2 homer night. The game leaves us with some big question marks; will Beckett be able to pitch again this season? What did Casey and Byrd do to not get the call from Tito? When will Jacoby get a hit in the ALCS? He is now 0-11. Should make for an interesting press conference, I’ll post the video when it becomes available.

Red Sox Lose 9-8 BOX SCORE