Game Notes For Friday
*The Sox have won their last 7 in overwhelming fashion, outscoring their opponents 70-24.
*Only 4 teams in the last 80 years have scored 20 runs and won a 1-0 game in the same series (1936 Boston Bees, 1988 Giants, 1994 Twins).
*Once again the Sox own baseball's best record in close games, going 21-9 to this point in 1- and 2-run games. The Tigers are next at 20-11.
*Jose Contreras has not pitched up to his standards in his 4 June starts, but still has gone 2-0 this month despite a 5.54 ERA.