Sox beat A's 5-2

Beckett gave up a 1st inning homer but then stayed strong as the Sox bats finally came alive behind J Bay's 20th homer of the season and pap got his 21st save.

The Sox have 6 All Stars: Pedrioa and Bay starting, Youk as a reserve and Wakefield, Becket and Pap all making the trip. The Sox maintained their 1 game lead in the AL East