Pedro wanted to finish it himself; but he gets the W with only 99 pitches; and Kim gets the save.
Sox pick up Todd Jones; I’m not exactly sure why. Granted; it costs them next to nothing…
Due to the rainout yesterday; the Sox won’t be facing rookie lefty Claussen on Saturday. So now it will be Wells vs. Lowe, Clemens vs. Mendoza (ugh), Burkett vs. Pettite, and the marquee matchup; Mussina vs. Pedro. Should be a fun weekend.
In the ‘this is why the All Star Game is a Joke’ department; Japan made Matsui the #2 starting outfielder due to the internet voting. Bah.