It looks like Brad Penny’s poor start may have been just a fluke, as the Boston starter recovered and pitched well in the second game of a doubleheader against the Twins Wednesday night. The Sox won the game by a score of 7-3. The Red Sox won the opener of the 2-game series 10-1 in a game that was called after 7 innings due to rain. The Red Sox have now won 7 consecutive games heading into a weekend series against the Yankees, who have won 6 of their last 8. The Red Sox and Yankees are currently tied for 2nd place in the AL East behind the Blue Jays, who everyone (including myself) expects to start fading fast. Friday’s game will pit Jon Lester against Joba Chamberlain.

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