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05-22-2005, 11:31 AM
Game's at 2:05 pm EST.
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/gameday/mugshots/122477.jpgSmoltz
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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/gameday/mugshots/136725.jpgClement
MLB.com preview:
Less than 24 hours after being silenced by rookie Kyle Davies, things don't get any easier for the Red Sox on Sunday afternoon. That is when they'll go against one of the most accomplished pitchers in the game in John Smoltz.
The Sox counter with Matt Clement, who has done a solid job in his first few weeks in Boston.
This is the rubber match of the three-game series and the Sox are trying to avoid losing their third consecutive series.
Pitching matchup
ATL: RHP John Smoltz
• 3-3, 2.83 ERA in 2005
• 0-0, 0.00 ERA vs. BOS in 2004
BOS: RHP Matt Clement
• 4-0, 3.56 ERA in 2005
• Did not face ATL in 2004
Player to watch
Manny Ramirez crushed a double in his final at-bat of Saturday's game and the Sox hope he's finally ready to go on a hot streak.
Quotable
"Guys are starting to take better swings, have better at-bats, do better things, and then results happen later." -- Catcher Jason Varitek
On the Internet
MLB.TV
Gameday Audio
• Gameday
• Official game notes
On television
• ATL: TBS
• BOS: NESN
On radio
• ATL: WGST
• BOS: WEEI-850 AM
Quick hits
Damon has 21 multi-hit games and has reached base in eight of his last nine plate appearances. ... The Sox are hitting .377 (26-for-69) with the bases loaded. ... David Ortiz has three homers, eight doubles and 10 RBIs in his last 15 games.
On deck
• Tuesday: at Toronto, 7:05 p.m. ET
• Wednesday: at Toronto, 7:05 p.m. ET
• Thursday: at Toronto, 7:05 p.m. ET
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/gameday/mugshots/122477.jpgSmoltz
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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/gameday/mugshots/136725.jpgClement
MLB.com preview:
Less than 24 hours after being silenced by rookie Kyle Davies, things don't get any easier for the Red Sox on Sunday afternoon. That is when they'll go against one of the most accomplished pitchers in the game in John Smoltz.
The Sox counter with Matt Clement, who has done a solid job in his first few weeks in Boston.
This is the rubber match of the three-game series and the Sox are trying to avoid losing their third consecutive series.
Pitching matchup
ATL: RHP John Smoltz
• 3-3, 2.83 ERA in 2005
• 0-0, 0.00 ERA vs. BOS in 2004
BOS: RHP Matt Clement
• 4-0, 3.56 ERA in 2005
• Did not face ATL in 2004
Player to watch
Manny Ramirez crushed a double in his final at-bat of Saturday's game and the Sox hope he's finally ready to go on a hot streak.
Quotable
"Guys are starting to take better swings, have better at-bats, do better things, and then results happen later." -- Catcher Jason Varitek
On the Internet
MLB.TV
Gameday Audio
• Gameday
• Official game notes
On television
• ATL: TBS
• BOS: NESN
On radio
• ATL: WGST
• BOS: WEEI-850 AM
Quick hits
Damon has 21 multi-hit games and has reached base in eight of his last nine plate appearances. ... The Sox are hitting .377 (26-for-69) with the bases loaded. ... David Ortiz has three homers, eight doubles and 10 RBIs in his last 15 games.
On deck
• Tuesday: at Toronto, 7:05 p.m. ET
• Wednesday: at Toronto, 7:05 p.m. ET
• Thursday: at Toronto, 7:05 p.m. ET