The Sox take on the Phillies this week in a series that will decide which team is truly the best in Major League baseball so far this season. The Phils still maintain the best record in baseball at 50-30. The Sox are right behind them at 45-53.
The Red Sox have been praised for their potent offensive attack, led by Adrian Gonzalez and David Ortiz. On the other hand, the Phillies have been successful through their overwhelmingly strong pitching staff that includes Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, and Cole Hamels. Baseball analysts have argued all season about which team is the ultimate power in the league. The series this week will help answer some of those questions.
Unfortunately the Sox dropped the first meeting last night, 5-0. Cliff Lee bedazzled the Sox by only allowing two hits on his way to a complete-game shutout. But no fear...the Sox will be back with a vengeance tonight. They understand what's at stake in this series. Yes, it's only the mid-point of the season. Yes, it's only inter-league play. Yes, this series will mean nothing for either team after they've finished 162 games. But right now, when reputations are on the line, it's very meaningful.
Lackey's on the mound tonight, and we need him to be AWESOME. He could use a good game to win back the allegiance of many of his doubting fans. Fingers crossed.
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