Boston nearly took a 1-0 lead in the first.  Kevin Youkilis with his first career hit in 18 at bats against James Shields.  The Rays actualy received a break because if it had not been a ground rule double, the Sox would have easily scored.

   Shields has to believe Tim McClelland's strike zone is tighter than the late Hugh Culverhouse.

   BJ Upton just missed on a Daisuke fastball.  It was his pitch and he didn't get good wood. 

   Evan Longoria was upset wuith McClelland's third strike call.  But he also missed an opportunity on an 0-1 pitch.

  The Rays left the bases juiced in the first, but they did make Daisuke throw 27 pitches in the first.  Matsuzaka won't make it to the 5th at that rate..

   Al Keck