October 5th @ Anaheim: Alds Game 1

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ALDS Game #1: Boston Red Sox @ Anaheim Angels

Date: October 5th 2004

First Pitch: 4:00 PM, Angel Stadium, Anaheim

TV: ESPN

Series: Tied, 0-0

 

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bos.gif >>> (98-64) >>> http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/gameday/mugshots/121811.jpg Schilling 21-6, 3.26 ERA

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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/ana.gif >>> (92-70) >>> http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/gameday/mugshots/132220.jpg Washburn 11-8, 4.64 ERA

 

Early, but i know no one is talking Sox vs. O's! It's Playoff time!

[ACL BoSox]

We've beat up Washburn before, and we can do it again. Let's just pray everything goes well for the Sox on Tuesday. The Sox are way overdue for a World Series Championship.

[YanksHater213]

If we lose this game, I will be very surprised. I expect nothing but a win

[yeszir]

I'd be really scared about the rest of the series if the sox don't win this game. Curt has been our ace, and he needs to pitch like it. He's great under pressure, so I expect him to pitch well.

[schillingouttheks]

however we have struggled this season in anaheim, when we bring it back home we shouild be able to get 2 wins.

[yankeessuck013]

we need to at least take 1 out of 2 at anaheim then we're golden when we come back to fenway! :thumbsup: :shrug:

[mosox]

Those old playoff jitters are back. Curt is going to mow them down. I want to see the Sox hit early and often, break into the Angels bullpen and put them in a hole.

I can't wait. GO SOX!!!

[elsrbueno]

I've got a ton of confidence in Schilling. He'll give a great effort tonight.

 

It's up to the offense to give him a lead, and the bullpen to hold that lead (assuming the offense gives it to him).

[RedSoxRooter]

ARRRGGHHHH. THIS HAS TO BE THE LONGEST DAY IN HISTORY. Stupid time, with it's stupid minutes and stupid hours... .

 

I was hungry for lunch but couldn't really eat anything because of the butterflies. I went to work, but couldn't really concentrate. I think I'm going to wreck on the way home.

 

Giddyup giddyup 4:09!

[elsrbueno]

I have to agree with RedSoxRooter here. The anticipation is enough to make a person go crazy! At least I was able to eat lunch....

 

The Red Sox announced their official roster.

 

Catchers: Jason Varitek and Doug Mirabelli.

 

Infielders: David Ortiz, Kevin Millar, Doug Mientkiewicz, Mark Bellhorn, Pokey Reese, Orlando Cabrera, Bill Mueller and Youkilis.

 

Outfielders: Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon, Dave Roberts, Trot Nixon and Gabe Kapler.

 

Pitchers: Curt Schilling, Pedro Martinez, Derek Lowe, Bronson Arroyo, Tim Wakefield, Keith Foulke, Mike Timlin, Alan Embree, Mike Myers and Leskanic.

 

Notes: Leskanic edges out Williamson and Mendoza.

Youkilis claims the 15th positional player spot.

[RedSoxRooter]

I agree with the roster, though I'm convinced that Lowe will be of no help unless there's a blowout. I'd have given his spot to Mendoza in a 5 game series. They're both sinkerballers.

[elsrbueno]

I certainly understand your perspective, RedSoxRooter, considering Lowe did very little to help himself (and this team) down the stretch....

 

I just hope he makes up for it in October...

[yeszir]

This game is gonna be tight, you can tell it in the 3rd. Hopefully Schilling keeps them scoreless.

[Noah]

3-0! Millar homers with Manny Ortez on!

[Noah]

NYMfansDOTcom: jesus def. came thru

amartin7889: not really it was an error

NYMfansDOTcom: still

NYMfansDOTcom: it proves that HE is christ

amartin7889: lol

NYMfansDOTcom: christ is HELPING THE SOX!

[Noah]

MANNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yagmaster]

What a great game so far! 8-0 Sox! If this is the best pitching Anaheim can offer, I wouldn't be so scared of them.

 

BTW, isn't it great to have a New Yorker, albeit a Mets fan, rooting for the Sox

[yeszir]

This game has now been blown wide open.

[keithfoulke29]

yeah its awesome :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[noonanberg]

8-1 if we blow this...

 

Assuming we win we should be golden. Seriously, I don't think Pedro will have another bad outing, he's overdue for a win and Colon for a loss. Manny is a beast.

 

I hope Francona doesn't overuse Curt. He should prob only pitch 5 innings, and definitely not more than six. Give Lowe a lil work, maybe squeeze in Embree and Leskanic as well.

 

C'Mon Sockies let's go.

[RedSoxRooter]

Schill goes 7 - it sends a message.

[noonanberg]

No leave him in a little longer retard. Francona is truly a f***in idiot. Not only does he now let Anaheim get some momentum (if not for today, tomorrow) but he may have, or at least came close, to getting Schilling injured. GOOD JOB TITO.

[RedSoxRooter]

Blow the bullpen on an 8-3 game? Perspective, my friend... Save the pen for Pedro.

[yeszir]

I completely foget now, did Timlin strike out the side? He looked utterly dominant. I'm getting good vibes about our bullpen.

[yagmaster]

Remember, he was great last year too during the playoffs.

[keithfoulke29]

Francona isnt an idiot, hes just trying to save the bullpen.

[yeszir]

Originally posted by yagmaster@Oct 5 2004, 07:26 PM

Remember, he was great last year too during the playoffs.

I know, I'm saying this in a period of good reminsence.

 

And also, was it Tito's call for Minky to bunt? That was a great play, and props to whoever's bright idea it was.

[RedSoxRooter]

I was finally able to take a s*** after the win. I feel SO much better. Anybody else gonna stay up and watch Santana tonight?

[RedSox24]

I am..got to root against those f***heads. Hahaha. Giamabi...Francona is an idiot..we might need curt again in this series...he could have used guys one inning. save the bullpen--an inning or two for a couple of guys isnt blowing the bullpen .The guy just hasnt a clue what to do or when to do it. Luckily our team is awesome. Ted William's headless bidy could be propped up in the dugout and odo as good if not better than tony.

 

but I lovethis team, and this win was awesome... manny is really looking goosd. Even when he smashed it back into thye pitcher.

 

How about Gabe trying to throw Benji out at first. We are so f***ing good.

 

Come on Pedro--bhring the A game.

[yeszir]

Originally posted by RedSoxRooter@Oct 5 2004, 07:47 PM

I was finally able to take a s*** after the win. I feel SO much better. Anybody else gonna stay up and watch Santana tonight?

I planned on watching

http://www.democraticunderground.com/bob/02/55_cheney.jpg

and

http://www.ospolitics.org/blog/images/edwards.jpg

 

anway, so why not watch the yankees lose. :thumbsup: