Lay it down doesn’t always mean “lay down”

I am not a proponent of the sacrifice bunt in most cases. For example, with one out, I don't believe in the sacrifice...ever. So the fact that the Red Sox don't bunt runners over doesn't, for the most part, bother me at all.

However, there are times a bunt is called for and needs to be executed. The Red Sox missed two such opportunities today in Anaheim and it may have cost them a win.

5/14: Matinee Performance

With Buchholz putting on the pressure, every Penny start is either an audition for the Red Sox or potential trade partners. Let's lock down another series.

LAA 8, BOS 4: Taken away

Tim Wakefield had lost 5 straight road games to the Los Angeles Angels. He looked well on his way to breaking that streak with a four run lead heading into the bottom of the third. Mike Napoli made sure Wakefield's streak extended to six games with one swing of the bat.