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Easy as 1-2-3: Jason Varitek congratulates Jonathan Papelbon after the win.
During the last nine games prior to last night's 1-0 win against Kansas City, in which Jonathan Papelbon [ stats ] tossed a 1-2-3 ninth for his 23rd save, Sox relievers had allowed 20 runs, resulting in a 6.28 ERA.
Royals still have no answers for Lester in 1-0 loss to Red Sox
Since the Royals still haven't figured out how to score here against Boston lefty Jon Lester hey, they did get a hit this time; four in fact well, heartbreak is, eventually, almost inevitable.
Something's Amiss with the Red Sox's Jonathan Papelbon
Now, I am sure when most people read the title to this post, they thought I was crazy.
Brian MacPherson's Sox Beat: Papelbon's Houdini acts
A leadoff walk. A single. A ballistic missile of a fly ball. Another single. A visit from the pitching coach.
Red Sox's Jonathan Papelbon Closes Out A's
Jonathan Papelbon got another save, but it didn't look right. It used to look easy, overpowering.
A small slice of satisfaction can be had from making Boston Red Sox All-Star closer Jonathan Papelbon sweat out a ninth inning like Wednesday's. But for the A's, their final rally simply summed up an entire game spent making a little out of a lot.
Closing time: Papelbon passes Stanley as all-time Red Sox saves leader
Boston Red Sox fans knew it was coming, and Wednesday afternoon it did - Boston closer Jonathan Papelbon earned his 133rd career save and passed former sinkerball specialist Bob Stanley on the team's all-time list.
Jason Varitek finished 2-for-4 with two RBI as Boston topped Oakland, 5-2, in the middle contest of a three-game set at Fenway Park.
Wakefield a first-time All-Star at 42
As befits the team with the best record in the American League, the Red Sox will send six players - more than any team in either league - to the 80th All-Star Game next week in St.
Red Sox 6, Baltimore 5a "In 11 Innings: It should not have to be this difficulta
Posted by Christine E. at 4:45 pm in Baseball , Random Thoughts , Red Sox HolyBucketsIt was pretty tough going there for a while-when I checked the score around 3:00, they Sox were down 5-1 and I was thinking "Oh Crap, they are going to lose AGAIN to this crappy team?" But then when I looked at about 4:30, I saw that they had tied it, and the game ...
Wakefield among six Red Sox on All-Star team
The All-Star reserves are being announced, and the news is good for Tim Wakefield and a number of other Red Sox.
Yankees' Rivera worth the price
Any savvy shopper knows that there are bargains and then there are bargains . Fifteen "I NY" T-shirts for five bucks at a Times Square kiosk? bargain.
Everything is in good order for Red Sox
Despite his best intentions - and you better believe he was trying to hit a double to complete his first career cycle - Drew bounced a changeup to Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts.
A Red Sox Fan Praises a Yankee Legend
I hate the Yankees . One of the few things I hate more than the Yankees is the Save.
Mark It Down: Papelbon Makes Red Sox History
In just his fourth season as the Red Sox closer, Jonathan Papelbon has already made a place for himself in the Sox' record book.
MLB Hits: Lester, Papelbon Shutout Orioles, Red Sox Roll
Jon Lester was dominating and Jonathan Papelbon tied a franchise record as the Boston Red Sox blanked the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Monday night at the start of a three-game series.
Red Sox Foundation auction items
BOSTON: The Red Sox Foundation today released a list of unique auction items available at the 2009 Picnic in the Park presented by Ace Ticket.
Orioles rally for stunning 11-10 win over Boston
Nick Markakis hit a two-run double off Boston closer Jonathan Papelbon to complete the biggest comeback in Baltimore Orioles history, an 11-10 win Tuesday night before a mixture of delirious hometown fans and stunned Red Sox backers.
Jon Lester, J.D. Drew power Red Sox past Orioles
Jon Lester pitched seven shutout innings, J.D. Drew came within a double of hitting for the cycle, and the Boston Red Sox cruised past the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 on Monday night.
Papelbon tips his cap to Mariano Rivera, says 'I'm coming after him'
Jonathan Papelbon was walking down the hall in the team's hotel here late Sunday night when teammate Dustin Pedroia came running out of his room.