Blog Post #10 (2nd Paragraph)

   In the article "Sox Hit Rock Bottom" by Stephen Hawkins, the slump that the Red Sox are currently struggling with is analyzed after a Josh Hamilton double that gave the Sox a terrible 4-3 loss last night against the Texas Rangers. A Boston team that was predicted to be a top runner seem to be in a lot of trouble with a mediocre 22-29 record. Luckily, they are not out of playing in October right now because they are only 4 games out of first in the east division in the American League. The audience is most likely for concerned Red Sox fans looking for any hope. Unfortunately there is not much to find within this article. This game was lost by one run which is beginning to become a routine for Boston with so many close, crushing losses. I do not think that the author shows any bias because a good amount of the article is a summary of the game. However, Hawkins hints with the idea that time is coming short for the Red Sox and things need to get turned around quickly if they want to be playing this upcoming fall. Most of the 10 tips for improving scholastic writing are used while the author uses a lot of good writing techniques. There is a ethical appeal that the Red Sox have to change something and the emotion is concerning because the clock is ticking for Boston.