BOS 2, BAL 1: In command
As Jon Lester's frustrations lifted,striking out nine Orioles over seven innings pitched to earn his first victory of the season, Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz' frustrations continue to mount.
Day: April 19, 2009
4/19: One away from .500
It's been nice facing the Orioles, hasn't it? We've taken the first two, can Jon Lester turn it around and help us take the first three?
BOS 6, BAL 4: Three and counting
Kevin Youkilis launched a three-run homer over the Green Monster giving Boston a 4-0 lead in the third inning. Then, Mike Lowell singled to center making it a five run gap. And for the first time this season the Red Sox finally held onto an early lead.