Don't book that ''Sox in First'' party just yet

More like "Scott Kaz-yourworstnightmir," am I right Sox fans?

Okay, fine: Kazmir has given up seven runs in nine innings (two starts) against the Red Sox this year. And yeah, he has problems pitching late into ballgames (which looms as a potential bugaboo for the Rays come playoff time.) But we still fear him when he pitches against the Sox. We can't help it.

Lest we sound too negative, we should point out that even if they do lose today, we're sure they are still going to pass the Rays soon enough. Just maybe not tonight.

We'll check back in during the game, perhaps do a little live-blogging if things are going well. 

UPDATE #1: Vintage Daisuke tonight; sort of sums up his season - 5 innings, 102 pitches, 5 strikeouts, 4 walks. This may merit a blog post soon. But this thing isn't over yet.

UPDATE #2: Wow, that sucked. Let's not read too much into this, though.