Birds Bash Beckett, Bullpen

Just when it looked like Josh Beckett had regained his form from 2007, the Orioles jump on him for 4 runs in the 2nd inning leading to a 10-6 victory over the Sox.

Beckett didn't give up any more runs in the game, but he was hit hard and had to throw 113 pitches to get through 6 innings. The offense got Beckett off the hook, storming back to take a 6-4 lead in the 5th, but Hideki Okajima was shelled by Baltimore again and the Sox were unable to rally for a second time.

BOX SCORE: Orioles 10, Red Sox 6

Okajima has been pounded for 7 runs in his last two appearances against the Orioles. It looks like they have him figured out, but he has still been very effective against the rest of the league, so maybe he just shouldn't pitch against Baltimore.

Manny Delcarmen had another excellent outing keeping the Sox within 1 run going into the 9th inning, but some shaky defense and even shakier pitching from Craig Hansen led to three more Baltimore runs in the 9th and put the game out of reach.

J.D. Drew is on fire. He hit another bomb, this one landed about 12 rows beyond the bullpens in right, to give the Sox a 5-4 lead in the 5th. Manny followed that with another shot over the Monster to make it a 6-4 lead, but that was all the Sox would get.

Ellsbury returned to the lineup and looked good at the plate and Dustin broke out of his mini slump with a couple of hits to spark the offense.

Big Bart looks to get back on track Wednesday night against Garrett Olson, who is 0-2 in 4 career starts vs. Boston.