After the break, Boston is home for 11 straight against Toronto, KC & the White Sox. After that, they go to Cleveland for 4 games and then play two series against Tampa Bay & Baltimore. With that schedule, it may be hard to make up ground on Boston.
Yanks have somewhat of a favorable schedule as well..
4@ Tampa
the 7 straight at home 4 with toronto and 3 with tampa
then 4 @ KC
3 @ Balty
6 straight at home against Chicago then KC
then 3 @ Toronto before they go to cleveland for 3
Papi is also WELL BELOW his HR pace from the last couple of years. Pitching early and late are both big advantages for Boston right now.
Agreed...I am a little concerned about the 'O' as I have no faith in Lowell maintaining what was a great first half, Varitek has not had good 2H's the last 2 or 3 yrs and let's hope Pedroia conitnues to be a stud. I think they are a big ? on Offense but, you are right about the pitching. And they got Lester hovering in the background too!
If the Yanks are within 6 games by the Aug 28th series with Boston, all Boston fans should be a little worried. If they are outside of 10 games still, season is in trouble
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