Papelbon becomes Red Sox career saves leader in comeback win vs. Orioles[July 2, 2009] 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.
Boston used a four-run ninth inning to pull even,
Julio Lugo singled in the tiebreaking run in the 11th and Papelbon emphatically closed a 6-5 victory over the Orioles.