A sweep!

Image stolen from SoSH

So, the Sox took all three games in Texas, winning last night 6-5. Unfortunately, Tavarez missed out on the win, but he is proving to be quite the competent fifth starter. I read today that the fifth starter's job is to basically pitch as long as possible and save the bullpen. He should be an "innings eater." And Julian has been more than accomplishing that. It also helps when the Sox offense decides to use their bats. Pedroia had a home run last night! In a post-game interview, Tavarez said something about "little Pedroia" with the home run. Aww.

Tonight it's back to Fenway - and the return of Trot Nixon. Trot, our original "dirt dog." I kind of miss his spunk, how he was always first off the bench in a fight, always throwing his whole body into a catch. I know that JD Drew hasn't shown us all he's got yet, and that's why many are waxing nostalgic over Trot. It'll be great to see him, but I can understand why Theo let him go.

And after I've cheered Trot, I'll cheer for our boys to sweep this team, too. It should be a great game - both teams lead their respective divisions and both are hot right now. It should be some awesome baseball!