August 13th vs. Chicago

[schillingouttheks]

Game Info

Date: Saturday, August 13th, 2005

First Pitch: 7:05pm ET

TV: NESN

Starting Pitchers:

 

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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/cws.gifJon Garland (16-5, 3.29)

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bos.gifTim Wakefield (11-9, 4.13)

 

I just really wanna get this motherf***er started. I'm SO looking forward to this game, last night was awesome. Hopefully Wake's knuckle will be on, and we can get to Garland, who baffled us last time. AL Cy Young candidate tonight boys, go get him. Eeeekk okay, go SOX (Red, that is). And oh yeah, if anyone from soxtalk.com reads this, HELLO FROM TALKSOX . Looks to be a great series.

[riverside sluggers]

Wakefield turned a fine performance last time which was in Minnesota striking out a career high 11 batters, lets hope his knuckle ball of his will be dancing with the White Sox today

[yeszir]

I hope Wake is on tonight. If not, it's gonna be a rough one. Guess who's going to the game? That's right, me.

[schillingouttheks]

Make a talksox sign Gain popularity. Yes, you should put "I AM THE MIGHTY YESZIR OF TALKSOX.COM. PHEAR ME!!!"

 

And another thing just popped into my head. With a record of 67-47, we are officially 20 games over .500!!

[Ray10]

Let's hope Wake can have the same performance as last time he pitched. Go Sox Go.

[Sox Fan on Cape]

I hope Wake is on tonight. If not, it's gonna be a rough one. Guess who's going to the game? That's right, me.

Have a good time, you lucky son of a gun ! Where are you going to be sitting ?

[riverside sluggers]

pitcher vs. batter matchups

 

Jon Garland vs: (career against Boston in 7 games has a 3-2 record with a 4.54 ERA)

Johnny Damon, 6 for 17 (.438 avg) 2 Doubles, HR, 4 RBIs, 2 Ks, SB

Edgar Renterria, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) RBI

David Ortiz, 4 for 15 (.267 avg) 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 3 Walks, 2 Ks

Manny Ramirez, 7 for 12 (.583 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 4 Ks, K

Doug Mirabelli, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) 2 Ks

Kevin Millar, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) Double, RBI, Walk

Tony Graffanino, 1 for 6 (.167 avg) 2 Ks

Bill Mueller, 3 for 8 (.375 avg) Double, RBI, 2 Walks

Gabe Kapler, 6 for 15 (.400 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, Walk, 4 Ks

Jason Varitek, 2 for 8 (.250 avg) RBI, 2 Walks, 2 Ks

Kevin Youkilis, 0 for 3, K

 

Tim Wakefield vs: (career against Chicago in 24 games has a 4-10 record with a 5.58 ERA)

Joe Crede, 4 for 11 (.364 avg)

Jermaine Dye, 6 for 34 (.176 avg) Double, HR, 2 RBIs, Walk, 9 Ks

Carl Everett, 6 for 13 (.462 avg) Double, Walk, 4 Ks

Willie Harris, 0 for 6, 2 Ks

Paul Konerko, 4 for 17 (.235 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, 4 Walks, 5 Ks

Timo Perez, 1 for 6 (.167 avg)

AJ Pierzynski, 5 for 16 (.313 avg) Double, HR, 4 RBIs, Walk, 2 Ks

Scott Podsenik, 0 for 4

Aaron Rowand, 8 for 11 (.727 avg) 3 HRs, 7 RBIs, 2 Walks, SB

Juan Uribe, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) HR, 3 RBIs

Chris Widger, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) K

[Sox Fan on Cape]

pitcher vs. batter matchups

 

Jon Garland vs: (career against Boston in 7 games has a 3-2 record with a 4.54 ERA)

Johnny Damon, 6 for 17 (.438 avg) 2 Doubles, HR, 4 RBIs, 2 Ks, SB

Edgar Renterria, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) RBI

David Ortiz, 4 for 15 (.267 avg) 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 3 Walks, 2 Ks

Manny Ramirez, 7 for 12 (.583 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 4 Ks, K

Doug Mirabelli, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) 2 Ks

Kevin Millar, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) Double, RBI, Walk

Tony Graffanino, 1 for 6 (.167 avg) 2 Ks

Bill Mueller, 3 for 8 (.375 avg) Double, RBI, 2 Walks

Gabe Kapler, 6 for 15 (.400 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, Walk, 4 Ks

Jason Varitek, 2 for 8 (.250 avg) RBI, 2 Walks, 2 Ks

Kevin Youkilis, 0 for 3, K

 

Tim Wakefield vs: (career against Chicago in 24 games has a 4-10 record with a 5.58 ERA)

Joe Crede, 4 for 11 (.364 avg)

Jermaine Dye, 6 for 34 (.176 avg) Double, HR, 2 RBIs, Walk, 9 Ks

Carl Everett, 6 for 13 (.462 avg) Double, Walk, 4 Ks

Willie Harris, 0 for 6, 2 Ks

Paul Konerko, 4 for 17 (.235 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, 4 Walks, 5 Ks

Timo Perez, 1 for 6 (.167 avg)

AJ Pierzynski, 5 for 16 (.313 avg) Double, HR, 4 RBIs, Walk, 2 Ks

Scott Podsenik, 0 for 4

Aaron Rowand, 8 for 11 (.727 avg) 3 HRs, 7 RBIs, 2 Walks, SB

Juan Uribe, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) HR, 3 RBIs

Chris Widger, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) K

 

Please tell me Rowand isn't playing, ouch ! Ps, nice stats as usual, much appreciated.

[riverside sluggers]

sure thing for the stats. as for rowand, ozzie will have that on his mind and probably have him bat 3rd or cleanup at 4th

[yeszir]

Have a good time, you lucky son of a gun ! Where are you going to be sitting ?

Not great seats. Upper grandstand I think. But hey, I'm not complaining.

[schillingouttheks]

What about that sign?!!?! <_>

[yankeessuck013]

Yanks won in extra innings. Mariano did blow a save by giving up 2 runs though.

At this point it doesn't matter what they do... Let's just win.

[yankeessuck013]

Boston weather: 3 pm observation at BOS: Few clouds at 6,000 feet, visibility 8 miles, temperature 93F, DP 68F, wind out of the west at 14 mph, gusting to 20 mph

 

 

Forecast: There's a chance of severe thunderstorms until 10 pm. Some convection is firing off to our west right now, and with a lot of heating and large amounts of precipitable water in an unstable atmosphere, we could get some intense storms at any time and in any location. Of course, where it isn't raining, it will just be hot and humid!

[yankeessuck013]

A wind from the west does "point" east, which is out toward center. Fenway is oriented almost east/west, with home at the west end. There's generally very little effect on groundballs (garland is a groundball pitcher) because of the elevated structure behind home, however, the winds may swirl around a bit tonight, particularly with the changes in velocity and direction. The high humidity may have an effect on the knuckleball, though. Less dense air, less air resistance, more movement.

[ORS]

A wind from the west does "point" east, which is out toward center. Fenway is oriented almost east/west, with home at the west end. There's generally very little effect on groundballs (garland is a groundball pitcher) because of the elevated structure behind home, however, the winds may swirl around a bit tonight, particularly with the changes in velocity and direction. The high humidity may have an effect on the knuckleball, though. Less dense air, less air resistance, more movement.

You are right but you are wrong. Humidity increases air density (more water vapor concentration in the air), and increased air density means more friction on the ball, thus making it move more.

[Sox Fan on Cape]

You are right but you are wrong. Humidity increases air density (more water vapor concentration in the air), and increased air density means more friction on the ball, thus making it move more.

Your 100 % right about density / humidity. But help me out, I recall reading somewhere that Tim pitches better in domed stadiums, why would that be ?

[ORS]

My guess would be location. Of the domed stadiums, Tampa is where he pitches most often. Florida has very high average relative humidity. And, while the temperature is controlled, I seriously doubt that they employ dehumidifiers in their cental air system. Therefore the ambient humidity inside will be the same as the ambient humidity outside.

[riverside sluggers]

very true this season in indoor stadiums, 3 games he is 2-0 with just a 1.69 ERA

[Sox Fan on Cape]

My guess would be location. Of the domed stadiums, Tampa is where he pitches most often. Florida has very high average relative humidity. And, while the temperature is controlled, I seriously doubt that they employ dehumidifiers in their cental air system. Therefore the ambient humidity inside will be the same as the ambient humidity outside.

Okay, sounds good to me.

[schillingouttheks]

You are right but you are wrong. Humidity increases air density (more water vapor concentration in the air), and increased air density means more friction on the ball, thus making it move more.

School, along with biology class, ended last June, and school doesn't start for another few weeks. lol, please don't make me feel any more stupid than I am during the summer.

[JohnnyDug]

by the way, please don't explain to me why the sky is blue :-D

[ORS]

Sorry. I'm in school year round right now to finish my Electrical Engineering degree. Right now I'm enjoying two weeks off between semesters, then back to the books. One year left.

[ORS]

by the way, please don't explain to me why the sky is blue :-D

It isn't, the spectrum of sunlight reflected to you is. :harhar:

[Sox Fan on Cape]

Sorry. I'm in school year round right now to finish my Electrical Engineering degree. Right now I'm enjoying two weeks off between semesters, then back to the books. One year left.

Hang in there man, it'll be worth it !!

[yankeessuck013]

WEEI is reporting that Johnny Damon has a strained hamstring, not sure if anyone else heard this.

[yankeessuck013]

as i said Johnny has a strained hamstring and will not be playing

 

Lineups:

 

Red Sox:

 

1. Gabe Kapler, CF

2. Edgar Renteria, SS

3. David Ortiz, DH

4. Manny Ramirez, LF

5. Roberto Petagine, 1B

6. Kevin Millar, RF

7. Doug Mirabelli, C

8. Bill Mueller, 3B

9. Tony Graffanino, 2B

 

White Sox:

 

1. Pablo Ozuna, LF

2. Tadahito Iguchi, 2B

3. Carl Everett, DH

4. Paul Konerko, 1B

5. Aaron Rowand, CF

6. Jermaine Dye, RF

7. A.J Pierzynski, C

8. Joe Crede, 3B

9. Juan Uribe, SS

 

glad to see podsednik isnt playing today, he could really steal against wake and his slow delivery to the plate

[RedSoxRooter]

man. with that lineup it's like we're not even trying.

[yankeessuck013]

I wouldn't mind seeing the Red Sox put two or three Garland offerings somewhere over the rainbow. Or at least into the Monster Seats...

[yankeessuck013]

heres my advice for the game: just win

 

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Don't f*** with the metrosexuals!!!

[podsednik20]

as i said Johnny has a strained hamstring and will not be playing

 

Lineups:

 

Red Sox:

 

1. Gabe Kapler, CF

2. Edgar Renteria, SS

3. David Ortiz, DH

4. Manny Ramirez, LF

5. Roberto Petagine, 1B

6. Kevin Millar, RF

7. Doug Mirabelli, C

8. Bill Mueller, 3B

9. Tony Graffanino, 2B

 

White Sox:

 

1. Pablo Ozuna, LF

2. Tadahito Iguchi, 2B

3. Carl Everett, DH

4. Paul Konerko, 1B

5. Aaron Rowand, CF

6. Jermaine Dye, RF

7. A.J Pierzynski, C

8. Joe Crede, 3B

9. Juan Uribe, SS

 

glad to see podsednik isnt playing today, he could really steal against wake and his slow delivery to the plate

Pablo ozuna can steal bases also, he is pretty fast, anyways good look tonight, and congrats on the win last night