I didn't see any of this game, and based on the results, I'm somewhat glad I didn't.
Big bullet points:
- Once again, the only runs scored on John Danks came via the homer -- two solo shots. Given that his home run rates were similar to Brandon McCarthy's in the minor leagues, this isn't necessarily surprising. If he can minimize baserunners (only one walk today), it should help the growing pains.
- Paul Byrd threw six shutout innings en route to the first blanking of the Sox all year long.
- Darin Erstad and Joe Crede went 0-for-4 and 0-for-5, respectively stranding five runners apiece.
The Sox did manage to keep Grady Sizemore hitless for the first time all year, and Travis Hafner went 0-for-4 as well. It's just a shame that Danks couldn't get any support.
Record: 5-5 |
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