Connelly Early took the mound for the Boston Red Sox against the Athletics for the second time in as many weeks. The first start was outstanding. Early struck out 11 over five shutout innings.

The second start was nearly just as good. The lefty pitched 5 1/3 innings, striking out seven without a walk. He left the game with a runner on first base in the sixth inning with the dangerous right-handed hitting Brent Rooker at the plate.

Early was lifted in favor of Greg Weissert. The righty handled Rooker, striking him out for the second out of the inning. The Athletics then responded by removing Colby Thomas for lefty Tyler Soderstrom. Soderstrom doubled, tying the game. Weissert then issued a walk to Carlos Cortes before allowing a single to Brett Haris, which scored what would go on to be t

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