A few things....

Paul Byrd had a tough beginning to his Sox career, allowing a two-run homer to Alex Rios in the first inning, but he's settled in nicely. We're in the fourth and Roy Halladay leads the Sox 2-0.

Byrd was struck with a linedrive by Lyle Overbay in the fourth, but appears to be fine...

Patriots Hall of Famer Andre Tippett was honored in a pre-game ceremony in which he was presented with a Red Sox jersey. He was accompanied by his long-time friend and agent Alan Nero....

Hall of Fame manager Dick Williams will be honored before tomorrow afternoon's game on his recent induction into the Hall of Fame. Williams managed the 1967 Impossible Dream team...