Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Ortiz, Pedroia, Youkilis Lead Sox To Victory

An offensive explosion at Fenway Park tonight was led by David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis.

The three combined to go 10-15 with 4 homeruns, 13 RBI and 11 runs scored.

Ortiz hit two three-run homers in the first inning leading Boston to a 10 run frame.

However the big lead wouldn't last as Texas hammered back disposing of Charlie Zink before the fifth inning was over and lead 16-14 going to the bottom of the seventh.

Pedroia would score on an error in the seventh to make it 16-15.

Then in the 8th inning Jacoby Ellsbury pinch hit for Kevin Cash and walked and eventually scored on Pedroia's double, his fifth hit of the game.

Texas then walked Ortiz and Youkilis followed with a 3-run shot, his second homer of the night to send Boston to a 19-16 lead.

Jonathan Papelbon came on for the ninth and while giving up an unearned run held on for the save and a 19-17 victory.

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