So the Sox have won three in a row against the Cookies: 5-2, 5-2 and 5-1–and their win against the Skanks was 5-4. So is that the secret? The offense will score 5 runs, and as long as pitching doesn’t give up 5 runs, they are golden?
Well, if the last 3 days are any indication, 5 runs is PLENTY, as the Sox have had quality starts from Rick Porcello, Eduardo Rodriguez, and can-you-believe-it: That Clay Person in the last 3 contests. Add to that the fact that the Sox are beating the Oreos, further putting out of reach their place in the division (they are now in 3rd place at 6GB) , and I freaking hate Buck Showalter, this is a win-win all- around.