Picking Em' Up...Sox Win 6-5 Over Indians (Game 53, '08)

Today's ballgame looked like it could have gone either way for a while, with many momentum shifts.  Up until the last out, I had no idea who would ultimately be the victor.  A very exciting ballgame.  Gavin Floyd began the day on a difficult note when it took him 23 pitches to record his first out.  That inning seemed to go on forever.  This was a day when Floyd was not at his best, surrenduring four earned on eight hits.  It could have been a lot worse, as Gavin seemed to always have guys on base, and eventually did give up the lead with the 3-run sixth inning.  I was glad to see the Sox come right back, the offense picking up Floyd with a 3-run seventh of their own.  This is what the Sox offense will have to do from time to time - pick up their pitchers when things are going less-than perfect.  The bullpen once again was lights out, also picking up Floyd, who ultimately got the win.  As long as everyone pulls on the same rope, the Sox may have some special things in store for them come September.