Boston Red Sox defeat Detroit Tigers, 5-1

Signs of a fun-loving team on a rapturous roll: Derek Lowe paying a goofy tribute to Red Sox starter Pedro Martinez by donning a Dominican flag do-rag, wrapping David Ortiz's long chain around his neck, and waving Martinez's toy red bat as the substitute cheerleader; Johnny Damon mimicking the injured Manny Ramirez by triumphantly pointing both index fingers to celebrate a nice assist; and Ramirez himself spreading joy in the dugout among manager Terry Francona's merry men...

You only get so many chances against Pedro Martinez, and if you don't take advantage, you're going home a loser.

That was the case for the Tigers in last night's 5-1 defeat to the Red Sox. Detroit touched Martinez for one run in the fourth inning, but missed having more by a matter of inches. With two on and two outs in the fifth, Haverhill's Carlos Pena cranked a Martinez offering down the right-field line that appeared destined for Pesky's Pole and a 4-0 Detroit lead....