It’s almost as if his two impressive starts existed only to make this particular meltdown all the worse. Two walks in the first lead to two runs, and now after a four-run second the Sox find themselves in a 6-0 hole with Michael Bowden and Tim Wakefield lined up for mop-up duty.
The homer came after a pair of singles off the bat of Ian Kinsler, who completely left the park on an 0-1 pitch that can best be described as a “meatball.”
The Red Sox’ offense hasn’t produced anything in the second inning in support, leaving this one with very much the feel of a blowout and a bit of revenge for the Rangers after last week.