Small-ball Twins belt 3 HRs

iht.com     May 12, 2008            

So much for small ball. ... Craig Monroe went 2-for-4 with two of light-hitting Minnesota's three home runs and four RBIs, and the Twins hung on for a 9-8 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday night. Joe Nathan gave up two runs in the ninth, but won a showdown with... [read full story]                

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Sox rely on fleet feet as well as big bats

mlb.com     May 9, 2008          

Sox rely on fleet feet as well as big bats ... DETROIT -- The Red Sox don't run that often, but when they do, there's a real good chance they will be safe. Case in point: The Sox are tied for eighth in the Majors, with 29 stolen bases; they are successful a Major...                

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3rd for Pedroia on obstruction

telegram.com     May 9, 2008          

DETROIT - Dustin Pedroia was awarded third base in the seventh inning on a rare obstruction call that had some of the Red Sox, and manager Terry Francona, remembering a similar play that went the other way in the 2003 AL Division Series. ... Manager recalls play in ’03...                

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Youkilis shows plenty of clout

telegram.com     May 9, 2008          

DETROIT - Kevin Youkilis has put together the biggest power surge of his career in recent games and last night was the Red Sox' cleanup hitter with Manny Ramirez getting a break. ... Infielder is inserted at cleanup RED SOX NOTES Red Sox starter Josh Beckett allowed one...                

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Boston Red Sox (23-14) at Minnesota Twins (17-16), 8:10 p.m.

sacbee.com     May 9, 2008          

The defending world champion Boston Red Sox make their lone regular-season visit to the Metrodome this weekend, when the American League powerhouses start up a four-game series with the Minnesota Twins that begins this evening. ... The young left-hander held Tampa Bay to...                

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Ellsbury's misguided throw digs deeper hole for Lester

projo.com     May 10, 2008          

BY STEVEN KRASNER Journal Sports Writer Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell connects for a double with the bases loaded, driving in two runs against Twins starting pitcher Boof Bonser in the fifth inning last night. But the throw to third kept the Sox from having a chance...                

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A winning clip for Lester

telegram.com     May 10, 2008          

MINNEAPOLIS - It is one of the few lists that contains the names of both Pedro Martinez and Jon Lester. ... Red Sox clinging to 6-5 lead over Twins in 9th Boston’s J.D. Drew slides safely into third base as Minnesota’s Matt Tolbert can’t handle a throw in the second...                

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Erring Lugo could use rest

telegram.com     May 10, 2008          

MINNEAPOLIS - With Alex Cora ready to come off the disabled list, it may be time for manager Terry Francona to give his regular shortstop a rest. ... MINNEAPOLIS— With Alex Cora ready to come off the disabled list, it may be time for manager Terry Francona to give his...                

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Pedroia back where it began

telegram.com     May 10, 2008          

MINNEAPOLIS - This is where the notion of Dustin Pedroia, Rookie of the Year, had its birth. ... MINNEAPOLIS— This is where the notion of Dustin Pedroia, Rookie of the Year, had its birth. A little more than a year ago, Pedroia and the Red Sox came here for their annual...                

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Lester, Pappy Can’t Make Offense Stand Up; Twins Rally For 7-6 Win

sox1fan.com     May 10, 2008          

Jon Lester was lousy… Julio Lugo committed ANOTHER costly error (his eleventh error in six weeks) and Jonathan Papelbon blew his second consecutive save opportunity as the Red Sox fell to the Twins, 7-6, at the Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis. In spite of Lester’s unworthy effort and...                

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Boston Red Sox belt 4 solo homers to back Daisuke in 5-2 win over Minnesota Twins

startribune.com     May 11, 2008          

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI , Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS - The Boston Red Sox got an unexpected power surge from the bottom of their lineup to help Daisuke Matsuzaka remain undefeated with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. Coco Crisp and Jed Lowrie hit...                

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