Eight in a row and the good times just keep on rolling. This one was boosted by a good performance by the offense after a mildly slow start. Encouragingly both the top and the bottom of the order contributed here as this team continues to fire on all cylinders. The one rough patch of this game was Jalen Beeks, who struggled for his second major-league appearance. I still believe in the talent, but he seems to be pressing on the major-league mound. It wouldn’t matter for today, though, because this team is very, very good.
The Red Sox offense seemed like it was poised for a big day, mostly because they always seem to be posed for a big day and they were facing a pitcher in Yovani Gallardo that has been very.