=== Boston Red Sox Team Report - May 22 === (My Sportsbook) - After dropping two of three to the Yankees earlier this week, Boston has a chance to rest today before beginning a three-game set against Cleveland on Friday. In the rubber match against the Yankees on Wednesday, Boston dropped a 4-2 decision. Nomar Garciaparra extended his hitting streak to 22 games with a two-run homer in the first. Todd Walker had three hits and a run scored for the Red Sox, who have lost four of their last six. Tim Wakefield (4-2) suffered the loss despite giving up just three runs in seven innings of work. He gave up only four hits and struck out six. After the three-game series with Cleveland, Boston will play 12 straight on the road. Despite his impressive hitting streak, Garciaparra is still hitting under 3.00 this season (.297). As a team, the Red Sox are batting .290 through 46 contests. |
