Who is Zink? The knuckleballer the Red Sox called up to replace Tim Wakefield. And he was pretty good in Pawtucket, posting a 13-4 record with a 2.89 ERA in 25 starts this year.
But Tuesday was not kind to Zink, as the Rangers unloaded the kitchen sink, racking up 20 hits and 17 runs ... and LOSING.
That's right, the Red Sox matched Texas with 19 runs and 17 hits, including two HR apiece from David Ortiz and Kevin Youkilis. Ortiz finished with 6 RBI, Youks 5 RBI.
One game can't make up for such a disappointing season, but Ortiz's night sure helps and it all came in a 10-run first inning.
You could say it was a short night for Rangers SP Scott Feldman, who gave up 12 runs, although just 6 earned.
Zink's final line: 11 hits, 8 ER and 1 K in 4 1/3 IP.
It's safe to say, there won't be much clamoring for Zink's services on tomorrow's waiver wire and Feldman had actually been doing OK until Tuesday night, but he'll be dropped plenty Wednesday
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