August 24th @ Chicago - Game 2

[TheKilo]

Boston Red Sox (77-51) @ Chicago White Sox (56-71)

Beckett got it done, it wasn't pretty, but he won his 16th.

We avoided using Papelbon. We put the game away when we had to.


Tonight, Schilling makes the FO think 13 mil isn't all that unreasonable.


WIN.

[TheKilo]

PS The MN for the division is now a tidy 30. Make it 28 tonight (with a little help from the Tigers)

[TheKilo]

Red Sox gear up for twin bill
Boston (76-51) at Chicago (56-70), 2:05 p.m., 8:11 p.m. ET


He enters Friday straddling an uneasy line. Is Curt Schilling back, or is he not? Three starts into Schilling's return from right shoulder tendinitis, it's difficult to say.

What happens in Schilling's fourth start, against the White Sox in the second game of a twin bill at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, could clarify matters. The Red Sox hurler has just one month left in Boston, if he doesn't ink an extension or a new contract after the season. Last week, the situation had Schilling musing on the radio that he could finish his career in Tampa Bay. No expert would dare predict the final chapter of Schilling's potential Hall of Fame career.

In his first start in Chicago since July 2006, Schilling faces John Danks. Coming off his first win since his near no-hitter on June 7 -- it was David Ortiz's monstrous grand slam that made the difference against Los Angeles, however, as he allowed five runs -- Schilling has thrown 18 innings since his return from injury.

Twelve of those were against the Angels, coming in a pair of sub-par outings. Schilling compiled the rest during six shutout innings in Baltimore, when he nevertheless failed to strike out a batter.

Fans, promised a return to Schilling's old form by his three dominant rehab starts at Pawtucket, are still waiting.



Pitching matchup

Game 2:
BOS: RHP Curt Schilling (7-5, 4.25 ERA)

Schilling gave up two runs in six innings in his last start in Chicago, what became a 19-inning game on the Sunday before the 2006 All-Star break. That White Sox team featured essentially the same regulars that it does now; a lineup powered by old hands Jim Thome, Paul Konerko, and Jermaine Dye. But that was a different team. Now 56-70, and fighting to stay out of the AL Central basement, the White Sox were 57-31 when Schilling last faced them.

CWS: LHP John Danks (6-11, 5.30 ERA)
The rookie's allowed 10 homers through 10 home starts this season.

Player to watch
Manny Ramirez, who reached base all three times against Garland in July, stroking a three-run homer in the process.

[Quinny]

man who will be available for the Chi sox tonight? They used a ton of relief.

[TheKilo]

Pedroia in the lineup tonight.

[das11209]

Pedroia in the lineup tonight.

Hopefully Lugo plays short-stop - not Cora. Any update on weather?

[redsoxrules]

Hopefully Lugo plays short-stop - not Cora. Any update on weather?

weather looks good , they should be able to play this one

[VA Sox Fan]

Red Sox

1. Julio Lugo, SS
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Manny Ramirez, LF
5. Mike Lowell, 3B
6. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
7. Bobby Kielty, RF
8. Coco Crisp, CF
9. Kevin Cash, C

SP - Curt Schilling

White Sox

1. Jerry Owens, CF
2. Josh Fields, 3B
3. Darin Erstad, DH
4. Paul Konerko, 1B
5. Jermaine Dye, RF
6. Juan Uribe, SS
7. Danny Richar, 2B
8. Andy Gonzalez, LF
9. Toby Hall, C

SP - John Danks

GO Curty and GO SOX!!!!!

[VA Sox Fan]

Yanks/Tigers in a rain delay

[TheKilo]

Looks like they're gonna get this one in. Jump on Danks early an often.

[TheKilo]

Generous strike zone. Hope Schilling gets the same.

[redsoxrules]

shitty start against danks

[TheKilo]

shitty start against danks

Meh, Lugo was put in a hole and still almost got a hit. Pedroia needs to get used to that arm guard I think, and Ortiz just flew out.

They'll hit him.

[VA Sox Fan]

Nice K Curty!

[TheKilo]

Man, fuck Erstad. He's probably matched his season high in hits just today.

Get Konerko.

[redsoxrules]

hope schilling can go 7+ tonight , it would be great for the bulpen

[TheKilo]

1 run won't win this game.

[BoSox21]

hope schilling can go 7+ tonight , it would be great for the bulpen

he's auditioning for Tampa so maybe he will

oh, and as I write that, Uribe takes him yard

[redsoxrules]

ok offense runs please

[TheKilo]

We get to Danks this inning. I'll call two runs. And a Kevin Cash base hit.

[Rdsxmbnt]

nope

[redsoxrules]

We get to Danks this inning. I'll call two runs. And a Kevin Cash base hit.

<_<

maybe next inning i'l beleive you , when we have the best part of the order comming up

[BoSox21]

is it wrong that im watching the bikini contest in the miss teen usa pageant as well?

[redsoxrules]

is it wrong that im watching the bikini contest in the miss teen usa pageant as well?

nope your not missing anything from the ballgame yet

[TheKilo]

Hey not my fault Cash hit a 400 foot fly ball. Which, I think, is as far as he can hit a baseball.

[redsoxrules]

leadoff walk , good start

[redsoxrules]

and just like that its 2-1

[See Red]

There we go, Papi!!

[Youk Of The Nation]

Called that.

[Rdsxmbnt]

nice Papi! manny with the base hit also

[Rdsxmbnt]

lowell now, 3-1 sox!

[See Red]

3-1, looking good in the second time through the lineup.

[BoSox21]

excellent work by Crisp, what a solid player he's turned out to be

[TheKilo]

See? Danks has nothing. And now he's gone.

[TheKilo]

YOU CANNOT STOP KEVIN CASH

[TheKilo]

Nice inning from Schilling.

[TheKilo]

Ortiz.

[BoSox21]

oh wow, how key would it be if 04-06 Ortiz returned for this home stretch?

[TheKilo]

oh wow, how key would it be if 04-06 Ortiz returned for this home stretch?

It'd be killer. He certainly looks healthier.

[Rdsxmbnt]

YOUK!

[Youk Of The Nation]

KEVIN FUCKING YOUKILIS.

Second half slump my ass

[See Red]

YOOOOOOOOOUK!!!

[TheKilo]

Even Youk with a bomb.

[BoSox21]

YOUK GOES YAHD

9-1, fuckers

[See Red]

Come on, boys... let's make that 30-3 game look like it was a nail biter!

[TheKilo]

KEVIN FUCKING YOUKILIS.


Second half slump my ass

The three hits today are great but he was slumping. it'd be nice if he could break out though.

[Youk Of The Nation]

The three hits today are great but he was slumping. it'd be nice if he could break out though.

4 hits actually. He wasnt slumping in the half, just in a few games. Hes back.

[TheKilo]

4 hits actually. He wasnt slumping in the half, just in a few games. Hes back.

I like the guy, but he was hitting like .220 since the all star break.

That's a slump.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/pi/bsplit.cgi?n1=youklke01&year=2007

Make that .209

[das11209]

It will be nice if Youk hits against opponents that are not White Sox - like the Yankees next week.

We shall see -

[das11209]

Has Dye kinda slowed down after he got his new contract?

Vernon Wells effect!!

[TheKilo]

In other news, Felix Hernandez applies even more pressure to the Yankees. He's pitching a gem thus far tonight.

edit - 4 IP 6K 0BB

[TheKilo]

In other news, Felix Hernandez applies even more pressure to the Yankees. He's pitching a gem thus far tonight.

edit - 4 IP 6K 0BB

Jinxed it....David Murphy takes him deep. 2-2.

[BoSox21]

is that Murphy's first career major league dinger?

[ORS]

I'm going to get a custom Manny jersey. The only change will be the number. Instead of 24 it will be 643. At least it isn't hurting us this game.

[TheKilo]

13 in a row now?

[ORS]

Anyone watching on WGN? What do you think of the crowd shots? Quite a few in hose gear that look like they just came off the set of the Jerry Springer show. Nice.

[das11209]

Keep Jinxing

[TheKilo]

Keep Jinxing

Shhhhhh

[schillingouttheks]

This game is pretty cool.

[schillingouttheks]

Kevin Cash = stud.

[redsoxrules]

KEVIN FUCKING YOUKILIS.

Second half slump my ass

youk has been the worst hitter for the sox since the all star break, he's batting 209. hopefully today's performance will kick start him and he'll start rolling. we need youk to hit like he did the first half if we want to go far in the playoffs

[redsoxrules]

4 for 5 night with 2 jacks for papi

[TheKilo]

lol @ Kevin Cash.

[TheKilo]

Lowell just continues to rip.

If Arod really isn't serious about coming here, just sign this guy now.

[BoSox21]

well done, double digit runs in both games

[ORS]

This whole scoring in double digits seems like a good idea. I recommend more of it.

[redsoxrules]

Lowell just continues to rip.

If Arod really isn't serious about coming here, just sign this guy now.

unless we get cabrera

[BoSox21]

I really think Cashman will just reneg on his statements and sign A-Rod after he opts out

[redsoxrules]

looks like the game is starting in detroit

[ORS]

Looks like I'll have to make it a late night. The Yankee game just switched to "Warmup" on Gameday.

[TheKilo]

unless we get cabrera

And how is this going to happen?

[redsoxrules]

And how is this going to happen?

a trade , but it would cost us too much tough

[redsoxrules]

Looks like I'll have to make it a late night. The Yankee game just switched to "Warmup" on Gameday.

first pitch at 11:00

EDIT : it would be a great time for the tigers to end their slump

[Rdsxmbnt]

gave up the single, but gagne looked really good

nice win!

[TheKilo]

Hey three straight scoreless outings for Gagne.

LOL HE SUX

[TheKilo]

a trade , but it would cost us too much tough


So let's just eliminate him from the discussion.

[redsoxrules]

So let's just eliminate him from the discussion.

i know i was just sayin' but yeah if not Arod definately sign lowell

[TheKilo]

In other news, 3-2 Seattle in the top of the 9th.

Putz rumored to be unavailable for the bottom frame.

edit - Vidro RBI single, 4-2.

[ORS]

At this rate, with a 1 game gap in the West, the Angels are worth watching too. Thankfully, they are up 2-0 on the Amish twit.

[riverside sluggers]

Yesss a DH sweep makes the record 78-51, season high 27 games above .500

Just got home, posting stats for the hell of it. They have been updated from tonights kick ass game. The offense despite the brain fart in game 3 against the D-Rays has just been rolling along since the Angels series. With each start Schilling makes, he gets closer to his reliable self. Search party still going on for Gom? Since his rant the Sox will have been 4-1 in that stretch. Doesnt look like theyll get in the game tonight for the Yankees, so the Sox will begin tomorrow with at least a 6 game lead


Curt Schilling (12 games vs Chicago, 4-1 & 2 saves with a 3.58 ERA---Career at U.S. Cellular Field in 5 games, 3-0 & 1 save with a 1.64 ERA)
Jerry Owens, 0 for 2
Josh Fields, 0 for 2, 2 Ks
Darin Erstad, 4 for 13 (.308 avg) Double, 3 Ks
Paul Konerko, 5 for 15 (.333 avg) Double, 2 HRs, 3 RBIs, Walk, 3 Ks
Jermaine Dye, 1 for 11 (.091 avg) HR, RBI, 3 Ks
Juan Uribe, 8 for 29 (.276 avg) Double, Triple, HR, 3 RBIs, Walk, 3 Ks
Danny Richar, 0 for 1
Andy Gonzalez, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg)
Toby Hall, 9 for 34 (.265 avg) Double, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 3 Ks
///
A.J. Pierzynski, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) 2 Ks
Scott Podsednik, 2 for 10 (.200 avg) Walk, K, SB
Jim Thome, 2 for 11 (.182 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, 4 Ks



John Danks (2 games vs Boston, 0-2 with an 8.90 ERA---Career at U.S. Cellular Field in 11 games, 3-6 with a 5.68 ERA)
Julio Lugo, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) Double, K
Dustin Pedroia, 1 for 4 (.250 avg) Walk
David Ortiz, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) HR, 2 RBIs
Manny Ramirez, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) K
Mike Lowell, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Double, RBI, 2 Walks
Kevin Youkilis, 2 for 4 (.500 avg) Walk
Bobby Kielty, 0 for 1, Walk
Coco Crisp, 3 for 5 (.600 avg) Double, 4 RBIs
Kevin Cash, 0 for 1
///
J.D. Drew, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Double, RBI, 2 Ks
Jason Varitek, 1 for 3 (.333 avg)


Schilling this season on the road in 10 games, 5-4 with a 3.77 ERA

[TheKilo]

Yesss a DH sweep makes the record 78-51, season high 27 games above .500

Just got home, posting stats for the hell of it. They have been updated from tonights kick ass game. The offense despite the brain fart in game 3 against the D-Rays has just been rolling along since the Angels series. With each start Schilling makes, he gets closer to his reliable self. Search party still going on for Gom? Since his rant the Sox will have been 4-1 in that stretch. Doesnt look like theyll get in the game tonight for the Yankees, so the Sox will begin tomorrow with at least a 6 game lead





Schilling this season on the road in 10 games, 5-4 with a 3.77 ERA

Yanks game is actually starting right now.