Big Frank Leads Sox To Victory

Last night the Big Hurt came to the plate in the 8th inning with the Sox trailing 4-3 and hit a towering 3-run homer that still hasn't landed yet, putting the Sox on top for good, 6-4.
With the victory the Sox moved to 30 GAMES ABOVE .500, or a record of 56-26 record after just 82 ballgames, which is one game past the half way point of the season. The Sox also gained back a game on the Twins who lost to Anehiem last night, making their lead in the central 9.5 games..
Tonight Contreras (8-3, 3.29 ERA) will face off against Fossum (3-6 4.04).
Elsewhere in Baseball: Esteban Loiaza outpitched Pedro Martinez last night in the Nationals victory over the Mets. He went 8+ IP while surrendering just 1ER on 8 hits, lowering his ERA to 3.61. He walked one and struck out 8. After receiving little run support early in the season, Loiaza has raised his record to 5-5 for a Nationals team that has allowed as many runs to score (340) as they have scored on the season (340).