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2014 Season - Game 56

Posted on May 31, 2014 at 09:43 PM.

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THE BOSTON GLOBE (RED SOX DYNASTY REPORT)

BOSTON, MA - The past month has been very busy, and division races are starting to come into shape. Boston finds itself two games back of Baltimore for 1st in the AL East. Despite being 2nd, Boston (and Baltimore) aren't that far back of the best record in baseball (36-21) held by the Dodgers. It's looking like if Boston is going to repeat as world champions the road will go through Los Angeles.

MLB Standings - Updated: Jun 1, 2014
AL EAST	W	L	GB
Orioles	33	22	-
Red Sox	31	24	2.0
Rays	31	26	3.0
Yankees	27	28	6.0
Blue Jays	26	31	7.0

The Red Sox roster looked a little different for today's game. Chris Archer, who was struggling at 5-4 with a 4.35ERA, was sent down to AAA Pawtucket and John Lackey has reclaimed his spot in the rotation. SS Brock Holt was called back up to take Archer's roster spot.

As expected, when the Rays start one of their talented pitchers, this game turned into a pitching duel. Despite his best efforts, and numerous strike outs, Lester gave up a solo-HR to Ben Zobrist in the 4th and another run in the 5th to fall behind 2-0. Alex Cobb pitched very well, allowing only singles and inducing weak ground outs that left Boston feeling helpless. Lester failed to finish the 7th, and Mujica had to come in to get the final two outs.

Lester wouldn't be the only one who couldn't get out of the 7th, as Alex Cobb started to struggle and left the game for Jake McGee with two men on. Jonny Gomes came in to pinch hit against Jake McGee, and made the most of it with a 3R-HR to take a 3-2 lead. McGee allowed another before finishing the inning to fall behind 4-2. Mujica got the game to the 9th and Uehara shut the door for his 18th save.

Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox
Jun 1, 2014	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Tampa Bay (31-27)	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	7	0
Boston (32-24)	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	X	4	7	0
W: Mujica (3-1) L: McGee (0-2) S: Uehara (18)