The Boston Red Sox scored five runs in the final three innings of Monday nights game against the Cleveland Indians and went on to beat the Indians by the score of 6-4.  Wow, what a comeback by the Red Sox!  With the come from behind win, the Red Sox record is now 8-6 on the season.

Manny Ramirez hit a two run home run in the 9th inning for the game winning hit and runs.  Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis also had two RBI’s to go along with Ramirez’s two RBI.

Mike Timlin pitched the 8th inning to record the win.  Jonathan Papelbon picked up his fifth save of the season after closing down the Indians in the 9th inning.

Starting pitcher Jon Lester got rocked in his 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits and four earned runs.  Lester was wild the entire game as he also walked five batters.  Julian Taverez pitched 2.2 scoreless innings as he came in after Lester.

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Post info: By Cliff on April 14th, 2008
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