GAME 132 – 8/25/2013 – in Los Angeles vs. the Dodgers

RESULT – WIN 8-1

The Sox came into the scorching Dodgers’ house and took 2 of 3 from them with an impressive 8-1 win in the rubber match Sunday night.

Jake Peavy was absolutely dominant as he pitched a complete game, his first in a Red Sox uniform, giving up just 1 run on 3 hits while striking out 5 and walking just one.  His only blemish on the night was a 4^th inning homer to Adrian Gonzalez.

The dominance shouldn’t shock anyone as the former Padre has been stifling Dodger bats for years now.  In his career, Peavy is 14-2 with a 2.25 ERA in 25 starts against Los Angeles.  It was vintage Peavy Sunday night as he commanded the strike zone and kept the potent Dodger lineup at bay.

Offensively the Sox were on fire scoring 8 times on 12 hits and walking 3 times.  They were 3 for 6 with runners in scoring position and everyone on the team had a hit except for Jonny Gomes and Peavy.

Mike Napoli had the big bat on the day going 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI.  He his his 16^th homer of the season and perhaps is staring to heat up.  Dustin Pedroia went 3 for 4 with a run scored and an RBI.  Shane Victorino went 2 for 4 with 2 runs, an RBI and his 9^th homer of the season.  Jarrod Saltalamacchia added his 11^th homer of the year and 2 RBI as well.

Jacoby Ellsbury and Will Middlebrooks chipped in with a hit apiece and Ellsbury stole his 47^th base of the year.  He’s fast approaching 50.  Xander Bogaerts went 2 for 4 with an RBI.  He had his first career RBI and double.

With the win, the Sox now have won 26 series on the year, the most of any team in the Majors.  They completed their west coast swing an impressive 4-2 and head back to Boston with a one game lead in the AL East over the Rays.

They welcome in the O’s for a 3-game series starting Tuesday with Felix Doubront toeing the rubber against Wei-Yin Chen.

SHAVING CREAM PIE TO THE FACE – GAME MVP

Jake Peavy.  Although the offense belted out a ton of runs and hits, Jake Peavy’s first complete game as a Red Sox pitcher takes the cake.  He was dominant all night.

ELBOW TO THE FACE – GAME LVP

Jonny Gomes.  Gomes didn’t have any hits and struck out twice on the night.

PLAY OF THE GAME

Mike Napoli’s 2-run double in the first to start the scoring in the 1^st inning.  He would have a big night and started it off right.

NEXT

Tuesday, August 27th, at home vs. the Baltimore Orioles.