Padilla notches first save: Boston reliever Vicente Padilla did an excellent job in helping preserve the Red Sox beleaguered bullpen on Monday night in Kansas City. Padilla earned his first save of the season as he pitched the final 2 2/3 innings taking over for Felix Doubront. Padilla allowed just three hits in his 2 2/3 scoreless frames. He struck out one and needed just 39 pitches. His ERA is at 6.08 on the year. (Updated 05/07/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Padilla did an excellent job on Monday when the Red Sox needed it most as the team was coming off losing a 17-inning game to the Orioles. He was able to help the team avoid going deep into the bullpen once again and earned his first save in the process. Still, he's mostly just a middle reliever for Boston and has low-end Fantasy value in that role. (Updated 05/07/2012).
05/21/2012 22:33 Ortiz's HR sparks Red Sox comeback
David Ortiz homered in the sixth inning to start Boston's comeback from a three-run deficit, and the Red Sox got three hits from Will Middlebrooks in an 8-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
05/20/2012 16:44 Beckett, Red Sox manhandle Phillies
Josh Beckett pitched 7 2/3 strong innings and Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a three-run homer to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
05/12/2012 22:11 Red Sox on first win streak in May
Felix Doubront pitched six strong innings and Cody Ross homered to lead Boston to a 4-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night, giving the Red Sox their first winning streak in May.