The Red Sox are on the short end of yet another close game. The team showed plenty of heart twice building leads in this tight game. First a 2-0 slipped away, only to rally back to a 6-2 lead. Unfortunately, the Brewers put together their own rally to tie up the game 6-6 after 3 innings. Although the Red Sox were able to get multiple runners in scoring position in the closing frames, getting them to cross home plate was not to be. The Brewers closed the deal with 2 more runs that we couldn't match. Yes it was a loss, and yes it hurt a little. But there were some promissing signs to come from this game. First, our bats showed some signs of life with 14 batters reaching base. Brianna continued her very hot start at the plate by ripping a double and driving in a run in the third inning. Also, collecting 2 hits apiece were Jonah, Mikey and Owen. The second positive to come from this game was the emergence of Tristan as a shut down pitcher. He entered the game to a nerve racking bases loaded one out situation. He got out of the jam striking out two of the next three batters. I could see Tristan's confidence grow as he shut down the Brewers the rest of the way. Coach Dave often talks about having "moxy", well I think we seen Tristan start to show a little of his. 

Next up for the Red Sox is a very good Mets team. After all the close games we've had it's time to take that next step and close some of them out. Our record does not show the heart, effort and enthusiasm this team has. If we keep playing the way we know how, I am confident the scores will start to favor our hard working Red Sox team. Good luck kids, and remember to always "play smart".