A Sweep of the Fathers

The Red Sox took on the slumping Padres in Fenway Park this week.  Of course the Padres are without several key players and have some others slumping.  So this was not a shocking victory this week.

07/02:  Red Sox 4 (51-34) Padres 1
One thing that has not been talked about a lot with the success of the Red Sox this year has been the resurgence of John Lackey.  Seriously, he looks great this season.  Brandon Snyder continued his hot hitting since his call-up, which may last longer now that Stephen Drew has officially been placed on the DL.

PLAYER OF THE GAME:

JOHN LACKEY:  8 innings, 6 hits, 1 earned run, 1 walk, 6 strikeouts.

07/03:  Red Sox 2 (52-34) Padres 1
Jonny Gomes won it with a walkoff home run in the ninth pinch-hitting for Brandon Snyder.  Jon Lester had his best start in weeks but did not factor in the decision.  Koji Uehara got the win.

PLAYER OF THE GAME:

JONNY GOMES:  Walk-off, pinch-hit home run.

07/04:  Red Sox 8 (53-32) Padres 2
Allen Webster got his first Major League victory after several attempts.  Brandon Snyder hit his first home run of the year and the Red Sox rolled to a victory.

PLAYER OF THE GAME:

JACOBY ELLSBURY:  3 for 4, home run, RBI.