Boston 6
Cleveland 4

Many pundits have predicted Manny Ramirez to have an MVP caliber season this year. As of now, he’s not exactly making them regret their decision.

The superstar left fielder continues to pour more molten bronze onto his Hall of Fame plaque, as he had the game-winning HR last night in a come from behind win at Cleveland. A 2-out bloop single by the horribly slumping David Ortiz was the precursor for Manny’s blast. If Jerry Remy is to be believed, the bloop hit is the foremost slumpbusting remedy, (even more so than less-than-attractive road trim). We shall see if David’s production improves.

I can’t describe Lester’s outing with anything resembling rational analysis, as I only managed to catch the bad portion of it (after the 3rd inning). The walks are wearing on me, friends. Slowly making me lose my mind. Each free pass is akin to a drop of water on my forehead, as if I’m rotting away in a secret prison in the mountains of northern China, and Jack Bauer is nowhere to be seen.

In the past 2 games, Red Sox starters have issued 11 walks in 9.1 innings, and only 5 strikeouts. Amazingly, the team has managed to win both games. However, if these control issues persist, I fear the luck of the Red Sox will not.

Other notes:

• This is Joe Borowski’s second blown save of the young season, and he has given up 8 runs in 4 innings. Add this to a 5.07 ERA last season. Eric Wedge does not deserve to be let within 50 yards of the Manager of the Year Award as long as he lets Joe fester in the closer’s role.
• Coco Crisp is off to a very hot start, hitting .343 with a couple of steals and his usual excellent CF defense. He is either a) building a strong trade showcase for himself or b) vying for more playing time. Take your pick.
• Jed Lowrie will likely make his MLB debut tonight at third base, according to the Providence Journal.