OK we’re going to try to do every at bat in five words or less. Just for fun.  Because at this point, we have to make our own fun.

9:32 Melancon hits Pedroia hard. Ow.

9:33 Martinez fielder’s choice, Pedroia out.

9:37 Reddick beats double play. Speedy!

9:39 The shift beats Ortiz. Barely.

Doing  very well so far!  Five words a pop, yep.

9:42 Saito comes in, Cano fails.

9:43 Jerry Hairston showed up. Walked.

9:46 Double play. We’re almost there.