And we're off.....

Freshman Matt Miller grounds out to Dustin Pedroia at second on the third pitch of the game.

....And no sooner then that, David Gustafson lines triple into the gap in right center, sliding into third to a loud ovation from NU fans.



Frank Pesanello strikes out looking to end the inning.


Russ Lloyd starts off the inning the inning getting Ellsbury to ground out. Pedroia walks, Youkilis flies out and then Anderson and Lowrie each walk before Angel Chavez takes a 1-1 offering and deposits it to the right of the Giant Glass sign in left field fora grand slam.

Senior Aaron Greenblatt is in for NU.

Lloyd threw 26 pitches, nine strikes.

Josh Bard hits a 2-2 pitch into the right field bleachers. Greenblatt then hit Zach Daeges

After walking Josh Reddick, Greenblatt gets Ellsbury to ground out. Donaldson makes a nice play going to his right, and Stokes goes into a partial split to scoop the ball and keep his foot on the bag just ahead of the speedy Ellsbury.


5-0 Sox after one.