Sox Turn Tables On Orioles
How long did it take the Red Sox to get over their most humiliating defeat in 20 years?Less than 18 hours.
The Red Sox, down 5-1 to the Orioles, stormed back with four runs in the top of the ninth to send the game into extra innings. The Sox went on to win 6-5 in the 11th.
What a great comeback for Boston. They could have hung their heads and left Camden Yards losing two of three, but instead, not only did they win the game and the series, but they completely erased the embarrassment of last night's debacle by staging a comeback of their own. Sure, Baltimore's comeback was twice as difficult, but now the Sox have left town on a high note, while the Orioles didn't even get a full day to celebrate their amazing rally. It's a shame, because that team, while currently floundering at eight games under .500, has some great potential, starting with Nick Markakis, who has become a thorn in the sides of both the Red Sox and Yankees.
It should be noted in this 6-5 victory, that Julio Lugo drove in the winning run. Yes, that Julio Lugo. If his heroics against Baltimore have a familiar ring, you may recall the now famous Mother's Day Miracle, wherein I predicted, albeit cautiously, the Red Sox's eventual World Series championship in 2007.
Up next, the Sox face Seattle at home starting Friday night. It's a lopsided affair on paper, but Seattle plays Boston well. Tim Wakefield goes for win number 11, but that may get put off with King Felix starting for the Mariners.








