Jonathan Papelbon wanted to make things interesting last night in Detroit.Interesting as in giving up three singles to load the bases with no outs then strikeout the side to secure the 5-1 victory over the Tigers.
The Boston Red Sox closer threw 35 pitches including an 11-pitch at-bat to Josh Anderson before striking him out.
This isn't the first time this season Paps has given Sox fans a near heart attack on their couches. The others were in Anaheim, at Fenway vs. the Mets, Minnesota, and now Detroit (did I miss any?).
Photo from SI.com
Papelbon better start finding his command quicker and stop trying to throw fastballs by everyone. All hitters aren't aggressive, meaning they aren't going to swing at everything.
From Amalie Benjamin's game story in The Boston Globe Papelbon is quoted as:
"I just really basically tried to get my fastball command back," Papelbon said. "I was kind of falling behind hitters there."
Really? Is everything OK? You're not Daisuke Matsuzaka, seriously.Keeping you posted folks.
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