I’m sorry, I’ve been a bad blogger, and it’s only going to get worse as I leave for Europe on Thursday. That said, I’m kinda liking the small game blubs. Without further ado…

May 19, day game – Sox win 13-3 vs. Braves
Matsuzaka remembers that he’s being paid $103M and mows down the Atlanta Braves (8IP, 3ER). The offense also remembers that the front office is shelling out a shitton of money for the guy on the mound and decide to give him some breathing room…13 runs of it. Youks extended his hit streak to hit streak to 12 games with a 2-run HR in the 2nd.

May 19, night game – Sox lose 14-0 vs. Braves
In a complete turnaround from the day game, Devern Hansack remembers that he’s being paid league minimum and pitches like it. The B-lineup (no-Youks, our hottest hitter, and no Tek) realizes the guy pitching doesn’t have shit and gives him no run support.

May 20 – Sox win 6-3 vs. Braves
Reverse Lock! Regular run support is restored as the Sox put up just enough runs to win behind Kason Gabbard, who pitches great (5IP, 2 ER, 7 K) even though he, like Hansack, is paid the league minimum. The big money pitcher, Hudson, gives up 6 ER in 4.2 IP. To thank Gabbard for the great performance, the Sox send him down to AAA following the game for an extra bullpen arm, Manny Delcarmen. Okajima and Papelbon suddenly look hitable even though they close out the game.

May 21 – Sox lose 6-2 @ MFY
Knuckleball – knuckle = lots of MFY runs. Combine that with Timmeh disease (12 men LOB), and you get a big fat L. Timmeh disease: it may go into remission, but it’s never fully cured. At least Youks continued his hitting streak.

May 22 – Sox win 7-3 @ MFY
Is there any better birthday gift for Julian “Kruger” Tavarez than a three-run bomb from his BFF Manny Ramierz? Of course there is, him holding that lead and to get a W on his 34th birthday! Six foot, three inch A-Fraud/Slappy McBluelips/Mr. April attempets to cement his place as King Douchebag of the MFY by elbowing 5′9″ (and that’s being generous) Dustin Pedroia near the crotch as he slides into second base. Remember, that’s a highly coveted position with players like Jason “I was wrong for doing that stuff” Giambi and Roger “I’m the most loyal player money can buy” Clemens on the team. Oki and Paps looked hittable again, but I’ll take any Sox victory in the Bronx. Youks is now at 16 games on his hit streak.

On an unrelated note, this might be the best bargain in Red Sox memorabilia. Game 5, ALCS: $1.99. All four hours, fifty-seven minutes and thirty-five seconds of it. I love iTunes.