Red Sox RP Jonathan Papelbon (2-0) won for the second straight night as Boston took the lead in its last at-bat for the fifth time in its last six victories. Boston won 2-1 Wednesday in the ninth after winning 1-0 Tuesday in their last at-bats. Papelbon allowed a leadoff single to Matt Stairs, but picked off pinch runner John McDonald and retired the final two hitters for a scoreless frame -- his fifth straight.

Red Sox RP Jonathan Papelbon pitched a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday against the Blue Jays and picked up his first win when Kevin Youkilis lined a run-scoring single to center field in the bottom half of the inning to send Boston to a 1-0 win. A spectacular diving play by second baseman Dustin Pedroia kept Toronto from scoring in the ninth. Papelbon (1-0) struck out the first two batters before Scott Rolen doubled. Vernon Wells then ripped a grounder up the middle. Pedroia gloved the ball as he hit the dirt, quickly got up and threw Wells out to keep the game scoreless.

Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon worked another perfect inning to record his eight save Monday against the Angels. He struck out two. He has now allowed runs in only two of his 10 appearances this season.

Red Sox RP Jonathan Papelbon needed just seven pitches for a 1-2-3 ninth inning during Sunday's 6-5 win against the Rangers. Papelbon recorded his second save in as many days and now has seven on the season.

Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon recorded his sixth save in six opportunities Saturday against the Rangers. He allowed only one hit in one inning of work.

Jonathan Papelbon tossed a scoreless inning and picked up his fifth save on Monday. The Red Sox gave the elite closer the night off on Sunday.There was never any worry of Papelbon being injured, but he proved it anyway on Monday.

Jonathan Papelbon won't be available to pitch on Sunday night, MLB.com confirms. He had to wait through a long rain delay to close the game on Saturday and is simply getting the day off.Fantasy owners shouldn't panic if they see someone else work the ninth (if necessary) on Sunday.

Jonathan Papelbon worked around a lengthy rain delay to pick up his fourth save of the season on Saturday against the Yankees.Pablebon has now picked up an amazing 12 K in six innings on the season as he continues to be the most dominating closer in the business.