Star of the Game: Shaun Marcum threw an absolute gem. He allowed just two singles over eight Innings and struck out ten. Just like the rest of the team, he loves it at home, he's 3-0 with a 2.74 ERA in the RC. Marcum seemed a lot more aggressive last night, throwing strikes and challenging the hitters with his fastball early in the count.
Unsung Hero: Frasor complimented Marcum's effort with a strong ninth, sitting down the heart of the Sox lineup for an easy 1-2-3 Inning.
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Elsewhere in the East: The Yankees managed to get 17 position players into the game during a 12-1 drubbing of Tampa Bay. The health of their players for the playoffs was the bigger story of course. The good news for them is that Mariano Rivera looked good in an Inning of middle relief, the bad news that Randy Johnson will miss his final regular season start because of back spasms.
Bye-Bye: Whilst the talk was of it potentially being Vernon's last home game it was more certain to be the last we'll see of Bengie Molina in a home unfirom at the RC. It could also have been the last glimpse of Cat, Lilly and Speier, I'd be suprised if all three are back next year. I'm pretty sure Zaun the only other potential free agent will return.
Today: McGowan against Bonderman