It was a big win last night for the Red Sox because the Angels are a team they are likely to see in the post season.  I know that people have argued that Brian Fuentes’ pitch to Nick Green was a strike, but the bottom line is that if the umpire calls it a ball - it’s a ball. In my opinion it was too close to take, but the walk still counts.

The single that ended the game was a situation where the outfielder (Rivera) didn’t make the play either because of inexperience or lack of interest.  During my era, I am diving for that ball because I know I have a very good shot at throwing out the runner if he tries to tag from third and score the winning run.  As a matter of fact, as long as the catcher can hold onto the ball, that runner will be out.

It gets a little easier for the Red Sox after this series, but it gets tougher for the Texas Rangers who now sit 6.5 games back in the Wild Card Race.  Daisuke, during his last start, looked like the pitcher he was 2 years ago.  The Red Sox may finally be putting all of the pieces together after 5 months of disorganization… just in time for October.