Sox are big shots again

Etc. Boston’s David Ortiz connects on a three-run homer as part of a nine-run second inning for the Red Sox. The Red Sox outscored Texas, 37-21, in the three wins and are 7-0 against the Rangers this season. It’s a pity the Sox have only three games left against this AL West club, Sept. How bad is the Texas rotation? Of course you’re embarrassed,” Texas manager Ron Washington said. “We’re all embarrassed because we feel we’re better than that. You don’t win with offense alone. The beneficiary of the early explosion was Daisuke Matsuzaka, who ran his impressive record to 14-2 with a 2.74 ERA and a winning percentage of .875. Matsuzaka struggled mightily in the second, loading the bases on a single by Milton Bradley and a pair of walks. But after his teammates staked him to the big lead, he settled down. He allowed six hits and struck out five in seven innings, throwing 115 pitches. He’s the best in the game for getting in trouble and getting out of it,” Coco Crisp said. “The wal...
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