Papelbon makes history – again
BALTIMORE — For a second straight game, Jonathan Papelbon unexpectedly found himself in position to become Boston’s career saves leader.
Less than 24 hours earlier, Papelbon was victimized by the greatest comeback in Baltimore Orioles history. On Wednesday, after the Red Sox staged an improbable rally of their own, Papelbon got his coveted save.
Papelbon got three outs for his 20th save this season and 133rd with the Red Sox, breaking the team record held by Bob Stanley.
“Obviously, it feels good,” Papelbon said. “When I set out to be the closer of the Boston Red Sox, there were definitely a lot of goals in sight and this was one of them. To finally get it and get it out of my head, you know, to stop thinking about it, is definitely good for me. It’s done with. Let’s move on.”
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6/2/09
