So this is what happens when your starters go almost a month without anybody going 7 innings. Suddenly, when you have a lead in the 7th, and you need your relievers to be lights out, they implode. Funny how that works out. Although I’m still confused why Tito went with Delcarmen after Lopez put the tying run on rather than going straight to Oki. Protecting a 2 run lead with runners at first and second is a whole lot easier than protecting a one run lead with the bases loaded.

On the other hand Masterson looked, well, masterful. His pitches had a ton of movement and he used his sinker extremely well (11 GB outs to 3 FB outs). Plus, and this may be the most important, he only gave up one run in 6 IP (hint, hint Lester and Buchholz). It’s just too bad he couldn’t see the real Papajima show for his first start.