Not so good start!

I can't blame starting-pitcher Matt Clement of the Red Sox for yesterday's loss to the New York Yankees. He held the Yankees off fairly well, as did Pedro in the first game. Unfortunately, as in the season opener, the relief pitching didn't come through. It's also the old story of the Yankees coming up in the final inning with the winning run or two to end the game. This time it was Yankee captain Derek Jeter getting Keith Foulke's 3-2 pitch and sending it over the right field wall.

I'm hoping that this isn't going to be typical of what we'll be seeing from Boston this year. Naturally, it's only the first few games and guys have to get into the groove, but let's hope that it doesn't take too long for the bullpen to get it together.

When I go to dinner later the third game of the series may already be over. I'm working tonight so can only listen to the highlights on WFAN or ESPN-radio later. Finger's crossed that Alan Embree has a better time today than Matt & Pedro. It would be nice to duck a sweep this early on.