GAME 69– 6/14/2013 – in Baltimore vs. the Orioles

RESULT – LOSS 2-0

Ryan Dempster did his job Friday night as not only did he put in a solid outing but also went 7 and 2/3 innings to give the bullpen some much needed rest after a long 13 inning contest the night before.  The Sox bats however weren’t able to do anything all night and they took a tough 2-0 loss.

Dempster struggled early giving up 2 runs on 4 hits in the first 3 innings but then he settled down and allowed only 1 hit in the final 4 and 2/3 innings.  His final line on the night was 7 and 2/3 innings, 2 runs on 5 hits while walking 5 and striking out 4.  His walks were a bit high but getting into the eighth is what John Farrell needed him to do and he gave the Sox an opportunity to win the game.

Koji Uehara faced one batter and threw only 3 pitches to strike out the only man he faced.

The Red Sox managed only 3 hits on the entire night and left 7 men on base and were only 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position.  The best chance they had all night to score came in the 4^th when Mike Carp led off the inning with a walk and later reached third on a picture perfect one-out single by Jose Iglesias.  Chris Tillman settled down though and got Will Middlebrooks to fly out to shallow right and then struck out David Ross to end the threat.

Boston’s offense was terrible late as the O’s pitchers sat down 16 of the final 18 batters they faced.

Jose Iglesias continued his torrid pace going 2 for 4 with a double.  The only other hitter that had a hit was Shane Victorino who also was on base with a walk.  Ortiz and Carp both walked once each and Daniel Nava was on base twice with a hit and a hit by pitch.  Offensively the Sox were down right offensive and couldn’t do anything all night.

They’ll go at it again Saturday as John Lackey will take the hill hoping to get the Sox back in the win column after 2 straight losses to a tough Baltimore team.

SHAVING CREAM PIE TO THE FACE – GAME MVP

Jose Iglesias.  He went 2 for 4 with a double and was the only offensive threat all night for the Sox.

ELBOW TO THE FACE – GAME LVP

David Ross.  Ross went 0 for 3 with 2 strikeouts in the loss.  He’s not down to .185 on the year and is a strikeout machine.

PLAY OF THE GAME

Chris Davis’ 22^nd homerun of the season in the bottom of the 2^nd.  The O’s would add another run later on but they really didn’t need it last night.

NEXT

Today, Saturday, June 15^th in Baltimore vs. the Orioles.