Good news: David Wells cruised through 4 1/3 innings, giving up a single run
Bad news: He got knocked out of the game with a knee contusion after getting whacked with a line drive

Good news: Papelbon got his 17th straight save
Bad news: We had to use Paps after he made 31 pitches last night

Good news: WE WON
Bad news: No, actually more good news. The MFYs lose (reverse lock).

OK, I’ll admit it: I wrote off this game before it even started. Kazmir has made the Red Sox lineup look like Kansas City this season (2 W’s, 2 ER, 12.2 IP). Boomer was just coming off the DL, and let’s be honest, he traditionally makes Red Sox fans cry in their beers during these starts. Another reverse Lock! Boomer looked great, Kazmir looked mortal, and Papi and Doubles were their usual selves. So the odds now stand at 3-1 that Boomer goes back on the DL. If he can come back and pitch like he did today, Red Sox Nation will welcome him with open arms.

One strange thing I noticed during the game was that Youk had an intimate moment with his bat in the 8th. It was quick: he sang it a little song, read it a poem, and gave it a kiss right on the sweet spot. I know you always want to keep your significant other happy, but dude, get a room.