TRIVIA: Patriots Day games

The Red Sox have won six straight Patriots' Day games. What year span was the last time they posted five or more consecutive Patriots' Day wins?

BOS 12, BAL 1: Sox rout O’s for series sweep

Slowly but surely, everything is coming together for the Boston Red Sox.

Lowrie ‘likely’ to have surgery; Rocco hits DL

Manager Terry Francona reported today that shortstop Jed Lowrie would likely undergo surgery. Unlike the previous surgery that would have ended his season, this one may allow him to return at the All-Star break.

In other news, as Mike Scandura first reported, Jeff Bailey has officially been recalled to the majors. This follows Rocco Baldelli being put on the DL with a slight left hamstring strain. Par for the course.

Bowden, Bard propel PawSox to win; Bailey called to majors

Boston's pitching future was on display Monday afternoon at McCoy Stadium -- the future in the person of starter Michael Bowden and reliever Daniel Bard.

Bowden recorded his first Triple-A victory (which is interesting in the sense he won his first major league game last season) as the Pawtucket Red Sox blanked the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs, 2-0.

4/20: It’s Patriots’ Day!

Things are starting to come together, aren't they? The offense. The pitching. The defense. Now we just need Big Papi to hit. Is it physical? Is it mental? Is it both?

Green stellar at shortstop

Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the Red Sox's play in recent days has been the productivity of Nick Green, the new starting shortstop.

And while he's hitting .278/.350/.333, eons better than his 241/.310/.347 line, that's not the story here. No, the story is his fielding.

It's looking more and more like Green may be worthy of the bench spot all season long, or at least until Jed Lowrie returns (fingers crossed). Even if he can't hit, his defense out of the infield is valuable.

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.

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.

4/18: Offense is cooking

Beckett looks to continue his Cy Young campaign against the hapless Adam Eaton and pitching-starved Baltimore Orioles. I demand a sweep of this four-game set.