Chronicles of Reddick

The Sox-Orioles contest produced not only a victory but signs of improved energy. Some story lines both overt and under the radar:Kevin Youkilis with 4 hits and consecutive homer gamesVictor (V-Mart) Martinez with his first Sox appearance, RBI, and standing ovationDustin Pedroia with a first inning homerJosh Beckett gets his MLB leading 13th winJosh Reddick showed contact and power with a pair of doubles in his MLB startDaniel Bard gives another dominant relief appearance with 2 strikeouts in the ninth in a non-save situation; Bard has evolved into the number two option in the penThe Sox turned three double plays to shutout the O'sThe downside? J.D. Drew and now Jason Bay with hamstring tweaksSox fans seemed everywhere in Camden Yards as Fenway South proved friendlyJacoby Ellsbury continued his outperformance with another multihit game and 48th stolen base as he closes in on the Sox record of 54 by Tommy HarperThe Sox had delivered more ennui than excitement recently and a short...