I must say last nights game against the Red Sox and the Rays was truely exciting.  I am of course very dissappointed that the Sox fell short but I still had a great time watching!  The game had it all, from great starting pitching, Dice-K and Kasmir, to defense and finally long balls.  Jonathen Papelbon ended up blowing his first save since June 22 which unfortunately happens from time to time.  I was a little surprised by pitch selection Jason Varitek chose.  Pap first 16 of 17 pitches to start the nineth were fastballs.  These are major league hitters who can if they know its coming sit on anyones fastball.  Mix in some sliders or even splitters just to keep the hitters honest.  Anyway the Rays just weren't quite ready to relinquish the lead in the American League East.  Lets see what happens tonight!