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DAVID ROSS |
BOSTON STRONG -
THE ROAD TO REDEMPTION
David Ross goes deep twice as Dempster strikes out ten
April 26, 2013 ...
David Ross hit two towering shots that cleared the Green Monster, landing in the parking lot on Lansdowne Street, and had his first career four-hit game. The two homers by Ross, not to mention solo shots by Will Middlebrooks and David Ortiz, helped fuel the Red
Sox to a 7-3 victory over the Astros on Friday night at Fenway Park.
Ryan Dempster, who had only received 2.63 runs of support per game in his first four starts with Boston, finally got some offense to work with while picking up his first win with his new team. The veteran right-hander walked three and struck out 10, lowering
his ERA to 3.30. The veteran righthander pitched well in his first four starts but lost twice. A rain delay cost him one time, a lack of run support on two other occasions.
Jacoby Ellsbury had a milestone stolen base in the bottom of the sixth -- the 200th of his career. He became the third player in Red Sox history to reach that mark, joining Harry Hooper and Tris Speaker. Ellsbury's 11 stolen bases lead the Majors.
Houston starter Erik Bedard was back at Fenway Park for the first time since 2011, when he started eight games for the doomed Red Sox after being picked up at the trade deadline. The laconic lefthander could not get out of the fourth inning, giving up five runs on
eight hits. Bedard is 0-2 with a 7.98 ERA.
Joel Hanrahan started a rehabilitation assignment with Triple A Pawtucket. Pitching in Buffalo, he allowed two runs on two hits in the eighth inning and had a strikeout. Lefthanded reliever Craig Breslow will join Pawtucket on Saturday. He is scheduled to pitch
in back-to-back games before being evaluated again. He is out with a sore shoulder.
During pregame ceremonies, children on the autism spectrum will act as honorary bat kids and throw out the ceremonial first pitch. The club worked with the New England Chapter of Autism Speaks to provide families with tickets to the game and information about what
they can expect and how to prepare. The club is also designating the new Champions Club, located behind right field, as a "quiet zone" for children with sensory issues. |
