Yesterday it was Manny being Manny. That is, getting hits off of Yankees pitchers. Manny Ramirez's home run off of Mike Mussina in the 4th inning was his 53rd career home run against the Yankees, which ties him for third most all-time against the Yankees (tied with Hank Greenberg). Ramirez hit a 2-run double in the 6th inning.

Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon came in the 8th inning to get a four out save. But before he could get the final out in the 9th inning, there was a 2-hour 11-minute rain delay. With the potential go-ahead run on base, two outs, Alex Rodriguez came to the plate. Papelbon struck out Rodriguez on three pitches to finish off the Yankees, and he got his 4th save in 4 tries.

Red Sox starter Josh Beckett pitched 6.2 innings, allowing 5 hits, 3 earned runs, striking out 5, and walking 1. Beckett got the win and is now 1-1. Yankees starter Mike Mussina pitched 5.2 innings, allowing 8 hits, 4 earned runs, and getting 1 strikeout. Mussina got the loss and is now 1-2. The final score was 4-3 Red Sox. Yankees shortstop missed this game as well because of a strained left thigh.

Season series is now tied 1-1.