Boston Red Sox

7-2=3

After Pedro Martinez gave up two earned runs in the first inning, the scoreboard in center field actually posted his ERA as getting lower, as it went from 3.01 to 2.99.

It now reads the proper and current, 3.13.

The Red Sox have added another run here in the third inning to extend their lead to 5-0, and the classic, droning, “Pe-dro” chant has started to percolate in some areas of the park.

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