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Lugo off the hook

Posted by Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff May 9, 2008 10:02 PM

MINNEAPOLIS - Julio Lugo's 11th error is no longer a factor as the Sox have taken a 6-5 lead with four runs in the fifth.

Dustin Pedroia started thinbgs off by beating out an infield hit to shortstop. After David ortiz walked, Manny Ramirez singled to center loading the bases. Mike Lowell stroked one of his patented doubles to left-center as two runs scored. After Kevin Youkilis' ground ball out to second scored the third run, a wild pitch allowed Lowell to score.

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8 comments so far...

  1. Watching Delmon Young indicate, in no uncertain terms, that he wanted no part of the Metrodome's well-padded left-field wall...even with men on base...makes me realize why Tampa Bay was more than happy to unload a guy who finished second in last year's Rookie of the Year voting.

    Posted by Mitch May 9, 08 10:12 PM

  1. He is not off the hook. This should be a 3 run lead.

    Posted by Steve May 9, 08 10:18 PM

  1. It's still a "factor," Nick, as without the Lugo error, the Sox would be up 6-3 right now, a lot more comfortable than 6-5.

    Posted by Michael May 9, 08 10:36 PM

  1. His worthless a** aint off the hook. His error cost the red sox another win. eat the money and just cut or trade his worthless butt.

    Posted by TJ May 9, 08 11:42 PM

  1. This comment appears to be premature, eh?

    Posted by Rick May 10, 08 02:05 AM

  1. Lugo's error resulted in 2 runs scored. We lose by one run. How is the error no longer a factor?

    Posted by lowriderman May 10, 08 03:06 PM

  1. Maybe if we didn't have 2 unearned runs caused by the worst Red Sox shortstop since Don Buddin Paps wouldn't have had a blown save.And the previous blown save should be also be charged to Lugo.11errors in 38 games.I don't think Theo should be given a free pass on signing Lugo to an outrageous 4 year deal.

    Posted by neil gordon May 10, 08 05:32 PM

  1. Errors are ALWAYS a factor. They add to the pitch count to get out of the inning.

    Posted by Rick May 10, 08 05:32 PM
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