The brooms are out

What a fantastic three game series in Toronto - especially if you're a Sox fan! The pitching has been absolutely lights out - the offense has come to life in a major way - and it looks like we're going to leave Toronto seven (7!) games ahead of the Yankees in the AL East. (BTW - Yanks lost today 14-2)

Wake looked really good tonight. There had been discussion about the dome being open - the Toronto GM said it was staying open no matter what because Wake pitches so much better inside. The knuckleball floats so much better in a climate controlled situation. But even with it open and after a shaky first, he bore down and started mowing down the opposition. And he finally got some run support - something usually sadly lacking in his outings.

We've also been homer happy for all three games. We had four homers in each of the first two games - and that was what made the difference. Mike Lowell is hot (in so many ways!) - he hit a homer in each of the three games. Youks also hitting well. And Manny hit his 475th career home run last night. Pedrioa showed us his bat, too - much to Remy's surprise.

And speaking of Remy, several classic moments in this series. Especially loved Orsillo's paper airplane - and the Matsuzaka sweatbands! Classic.

Finally, I don't get why Eric Hinske gets booed at Rogers Centre. He played well for Toronto - was Rookie of the Year - and he was traded. It's not like he went free agent and followed a cash trail. He had no choice! Oh, well.

Home to Fenway now for ten games. Old friend Kevin Millar will be in town starting tomorrow!