Strange things seem to be happening. Perhaps the full moon (although how is one to tell) is causing some earthly disruptions. How else can you explain Reed Johnson hitting two home runs?

I would have expected it from Vernon Wells or Eric Hinske or even Greg Zaun, but Johnson? He only had one before last night's game and that was way back on April 13 vs. Oakland.

The Toronto Sun says Johnson has cure for what ails you.

His cure is making me sick.

I won't blame it all on Alan Embree's flat fastball. Although, if he did not allow the three-run shot, the Sox would still be playing for a win.

David Wells continued to struggle. I know he had three pretty good innings, but he couldn't hold it together, giving up five runs in 6 1/3. How do you think he'll do in his next scheduled start which happens to be against the Yankees?

I can tell you it won't be pretty in the Bronx. Maybe the Sox can feign some sort of injury on Wells' behalf, so he doesn't have to pitch against the Bombers.

Mike Timlin didn't do any better, actually allowing one of Wells' runners to score and adding another for his record. It was painful to watch.

Meanwhile The New York Times reports Yankees' raw power scorches chilly night. A-Rod was a big factor in the game, blasting two home runs in the victory. The New York Daily News reports that the third baseman sees at least two therapists to help with pressure, life, etc. It apparently helps.

I commend A-Rod for his $200,000 donation to mental health. I may need to borrow a little cash for my own therapy, if this rollercoaster ride continues.

The Yankees are only 1 win away from tying the Sox in the win column. What a difference two weeks makes. I expected this from the get-go. Any talk of New York's demise was simply ridiculous - but it's fun to dream.

The Sox are not completely done, far from it. In fact, I will predict the Red Sox and the Yankees will surpass the Orioles very soon. The Baltimore Sun reports the Orioles suffered two mighty blows last night. Javey Lopez, their powerful catcher, broke a bone in his hand and Brian Roberts, who this year has shown a surprising combination of speed and power, also suffered an injury.

The talk these days is all about the Red Sox-Yankees upcoming weekend series. Anticipating the hype, the New York Post's Kevin Kernan talks to former Boston great Luis Tiant.

It is a little too early for me to get all excited about this weekend. We still have to more games under the dome to play. I'm not feeling too well.

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