October 05, 2008
TB Napoli
Mike Napoli takes Josh Beckett deep again, this time into the Monster Seats for eight total bases on the game. The solo shot gives the Angels a 4-3 lead in the top of the fifth. Mike increased his power this season, doubling his 2007 homer total in about the same number of at bats. His home run rate would give him 53 over 600 at bats.
Update: Howie Kendrick has no idea how to judge a fly ball at Fenway. He's off on the pitch when Aybar hits one to shallow center. Kendrick sees the ball is in the air, but keeps moving toward second! Crisp catches the ball, and with his momentum carrying him toward first, makes a quick throw to try to double up Kendrick. It almost worked, but the ball hit Howie on the arm.
The Angels lead 4-3 in the middle of the fifth.