Coulda been worse

By

Nick Cafardo

June 13, 2009

PHILADELPHIA – Manny Delcarmen struck out pinch-hitter Greg Dobbs with the bases loaded and two outs to end the fifth. Delcarmen, who relieved Dice-K had a tough inning, allowing four hits including an RBI single to Jayson Werth. Sox lead it 8-5.

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