Runs: We can't keep giving them up

"I'm dying to describe a 1-2-3 inning, we haven't had many this season" (Dave O'Brien). I feel you Dave, I feel you. This has been the storyline of the season so far. Our starting pitching has sucked. We can't give up 8 runs a game and expect to keep winning. It is just not possible, even with a great streaky lineup. Clay Buchholz looked like he redeemed himself for the first 4 innings but after that, he fell apart. He allowed 5 earned runs with 3 walks and 5 hits over 5 innings. One day Red Sox nation prays for just a decent start by Clay Buchholz.

It has only been 7 games but our bullpen has been over used already. Our starters have only gone 35.2 IP giving up 29 ER and only Steven Wright has recorded 2 outs after the sixth inning (Boston Globe). If our pitchers can't give us 6 full good innings then our bullpen is going to fail eventually. They'll be used too much causing fatigue in their arms and won't have their best stuff. It makes the whole situation worse and there is nothing we can do for now. 

Ortiz hits #506 on his necklace give away night. People came for Big Papi and he did not let them down. He has three home runs so far in the season. PLEASE DON'T LEAVE US AFTER THIS SEASON DAVID. 

Another questionable move by Farrell today. He pitch hit Shaw again for Young in the 8th. We just got a run and we had Big Papi on second with only 1 out. I know Farrell is trying to find time for Young to play because we're facing a lot of righties in a row right now, but Travis Shaw won the starting job for a reason. Young was 1-6 against the pitcher pitching and Shaw has a .325 average against lefties overall. I want to see Travis hit more. Please Farrell make that happen. 

Final: 9 Orioles - 5 Red Sox