With Win, Mets Can't Be Swept in Boston

How is it possible that with all the time Johan Santana spent with Minnesota, he never won a game at Fenway Park? Until yesterday that is. A "less than stellar" Johan overcame sloppy fielding to beat the Red Sox 5-3 for his sixth victory of the season.

Despite another 3 errors, the Mets were able to somehow were able to pull this game out in a game that saw tempers flare in the fifth. Johan hit Kevin Youkilis on the elbow with a pitch and the two players began exchanging words. (probably not words I can print here).

And as we mentioned in a previous post, you don't mess with the Johan, as the exchange seemed to make him more dominating after that, finishing with 7 innings, allowing 2 earned runs and striking out 8.

The Mets broke a 4-game losing streak and never trailed after Gary Sheffield went field in the second inning for his 3rd of the season. Jason Varitek homered in the bottom of the inning before the Mets took the lead for good against Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-2) with three runs in the fourth.

And of course, KRod finished the game off with a perfect ninth - he's now 12 for 12 in save opportunities. Nonetheless, the Mets have to feel fortunate to take the first game in the series. After the Dodger's any Met fan has to be thinking "At least we won't get swept at Fenway"!