Well, it was bound to happen - Papelbon blew a save. However, the Sox rebounded with a win tonight against the Motor City Kitties. And that blown save was due in large part to Lugo's hideous fielding.
Right now is a good time to look at the AL's best closers and see who has he upper hand.
Papelbon - 3 ER's in 17 innings. 10 saves. 12 hits and one walk, good for a WHIP around 0.7. Lefties batting .194. Opponents OPSing .521.
Mariano - 0 ER's in 13 innings. 8 saves. 4 hits and no walks, good for a WHIP around 0.3. Lefties batting .053. Opponents OPSing .188.
Nevermind.
--Whittle