Multiple Streaks!

Well, tonight the Sox beat the Stripes in Yankee Stadium (the House that George Remodeled). "Great", you say. But that's just the beginning. It's way better than that. Tonight's win is the fifth in a row overall and 18th of 24 for the Sox, and it's the 6th in a row by the Hose over the Stripes. Not enough? OK, here's the big one. It's the fifth in a row over the Stripes in the Stadium. Why is that such a big deal? The reason is that it's the first time the Sox have beaten the Stripes at Yankee Stadium five straight since 1939--72 years! That's saying something!
The way it was done was simultaneously a rout and a very tense game. How is that possible? Simple! The Sox opened with three in the first, topped off by Big Papi's 15th tater of the year, on the way to a seven zip lead. Sure has the makings of a rout. Just one inning later, it's 7-4, Sox. After the Hose extend the lead to 8-4, the Evil Empire's guys move to within three and still have three innings to go. Tightening up!This brings us to the Sox 9th. First two guys up are quickly retired. Will The Laser be called on to hold the lead--at three?He's all warmed up. But wait! Crawford turns on a pitch and the next you know, it's deep in the right field cheaps--9-5 Sox. Scutaro does his part, reaching base. Next up is JD, going O for the game so far. Not any more! He leans into an 0-1 pitch and drops it in the bullpen beyond the outfield. On it's way there, it hits the top of the wall and drops over--2 run homer; Sox 11-5. With that breathing room, Pap is sat back down, and Aceves gets to earn his first save in 2011. Although he does give up a harmless run, he closes out the Stripes, and the Hose 'W' is official--Sox in 1st all by themselves.