August 14th vs Chicago

[yankeessuck013]

Game Info

Date: Sunday, August 14th, 2005

First Pitch: 2:05pm ET

TV: NESN

Starting Pitchers:

 

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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/cws.gif Orlando Hernandez (8-5, 4.67)

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bos.gifMatt Clement (11-3, 4.53)

 

well no one started this so I did,and i got the big pictures

 

The Red Sox face the White Sox for the final time in the regular season on Sunday, as Matt Clement (11-3, 4.53 ERA) opposes White Sox right-hander Orlando Hernandez (8-5, 4.67 ERA). Clement allowed six hits and four earned runs over six innings when he faced the White Sox on July 21 at U.S. Cellular Field.

[riverside sluggers]

batter vs pitcher matchups:

 

Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez vs: (career against Boston in 14 games a 5-5 record with a 3.13 ERA)

Johnny Damon, 16 for 38 (.421 avg) Double, HR, 2 RBIs, 2 Ks, 4 SBs

Edgar Renterria, 0 for 3, 2 KsDavid Ortiz, 3 for 9 (.333 avg) Double, HR, RBI, 2 Walks, K

Manny Ramirez, 11 for 32 (.344 avg) 2 Doubles, 4 HRs, 12 RBIs, 8 Walks, 7 Ks

Jason Varitek, 1 for 18 (.056 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, 5 Ks

Kevin Millar, 0 for 5, Walk, K

Tony Graffanino, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Triple, RBI

Bill Mueller, 1 for 3 (.333 avg)

Gabe Kapler, 3 for 19 (.158 avg) 2 Doubles, HR, 2 RBIs, 2 Ks

Doug Mirabelli, 0 for 2, Walk, K

Kevin Youkilis, 0 for 1, K

 

Matt Clement vs: (career against Chicago in 5 games a 2-1 record with a 5.23 ERA)

Geoff Blum, 6 for 18 (.333 avg) 3 Doubles, 5 RBIs, 6 Walks, 7 Ks

Joe Crede, 3 for 8 (.375 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 RBIs, Walk, K

Jermaine Dye, 2 for 4 (.500 avg) K

Carl Everett, 3 for 6 (.500 avg) HR, 4 RBIs

Willie Harris, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) 2 RBIs, K

Tadahito Iguchi, 0 for 3, K

Paul Konerko, 3 for 9 (.333 avg) 2 HRs, 3 RBIs, 2 Ks

Timo Perez, 4 for 13 (.308 avg) RBI, 2 Walks, K, SB

AJ Pierzynski, 0 for 6

(out for today, thank god) Scott Podsenik, 7 for 19 (.368 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, 3 Ks, 6 SBs

Aaron Rowand, 2 for 3 (.667 avg) HR, RBI

Juan Uribe, 2 for 7 (.286 avg) 2 Doubles, RBI, Walk, 3 Ks

Chris Widger, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) 2 Ks

[yankeessuck013]

Boston weather: 11 am observation at BOS: Few clouds at 9,000 feet, visibility 4 miles in haze, temperature 83F, DP 74F, wind variable at 5 mph.

 

Forecast: There's a poorly-defined cold front northwest of southern New England, and it's not likely to have much movement until early evening. That means that the hot and humid air mass will remain over the area well into game time. There's a chance of severe thunderstorms and sudden downpours (like last night) ahead of the front. If you're going to the game, bring an umbrella!

 

The wind is variable now, and light. Winds will gradually shift around to the south at less than 15 mph, which will be blowing from right to left.

[yankeessuck013]

anyone know if johnny is in today or not?

[riverside sluggers]

he's supposed to be in for today, last I heard on nesn post-game report

[Ray10]

Hopefully we see a strong game from Clement and the Sox can get to El Duque early like they did last night against Garland. GO SOX GO.

[riverside sluggers]

what kind of lineup is this?? Alex Cora leading off the lineup, and playing ss--damon, millar, and edgar are all out

 

1) Alex Cora ss

2) Tony Graffanino 2b

3) David Ortiz dh

4) Manny Ramirez lf

5) Jason Varitek c

6) Roberto Petagine 1b

7) Bill Mueller 3b

8) Gabe Kapler cf

9) Adam Stern rf

[yankeessuck013]

well millar is ok, but edgar?

 

LF Perez, Timo

SS Uribe, Juan

DH Everett, Carl

1B Konerko, Paul

CF Rowand, Aaron

RF Dye, Jermaine

2B Blum, Geoff

C Widger, Chris

3B Crede, Joe

 

theres the lineups!

[riverside sluggers]

i do like seeing Tony G in the 2 hole batting in front of big papi

[yeszir]

I missed the whole Damon injury deal. Someone update me?

[Sox fan in Tex]

Yeah, I muted my television when Remdawg & D.O. started talking about the injury, so I missed it as well.

[Sox fan in Tex]

Just heard Trup say on WEEI that it's Damon's hamstring, but I don't know the extent of the injury.

[riverside sluggers]

what a diving catch, thats how to do it stern!!!!!!!!!!

[yeszir]

Jeeeesus. It's a wall of water outside. This game won't last for very long.

[Sox fan in Tex]

I forgot until earlier today that it is also Maine day, so here we go for Maine day on talksox.com game thread as well:

 

http://www.duke.edu/~jbv/HTML%20web%20page_files/maine/gfx/exhibit_maine_005.jpg

 

http://www.avisstudio.com/art/catagory/travel/travel-maine-coast.jpg

 

http://www.holidaysgo.com/img/usa/maine.jpg

[riverside sluggers]

tarp time

[yankeessuck013]

does he need to say "mr." infront of every name

[yeszir]

Ha! We got half an inning in and the tarp's already out.

[Sox fan in Tex]

Covering the field now.

[yankeessuck013]

rain delay......again

[BigPapiEnFuego]

A Delay :-/ I hate delays. Hopefully it screws up el duque, cause that lineup is sorta weak..

[RedSoxRooter]

They think 35-40 mins. Last night I think it was 41 minutes.

[riverside sluggers]

it would only screw up el duque if he had been pitching before, so fingers crossed for clement!!

[Sox fan in Tex]

RSR, are you watching the game on MLB Extra Innings or MLB.tv right now?

[RedSoxRooter]

hehe. I own both. Right now I'm watching the Arroyo rockumentary on MLB.tv while my tv package shows the rain delay graphic. When the game comes back on, I'll go watch it on TV.

[Sox fan in Tex]

Yeah, that's what I was going to ask you. I hate that damn rain delay graphic that MLB Extra Innings puts up. Maybe next season, I'll buy both MLB Extra Innings and MLB.tv. Oh well, listening to Joe & Jerry on WEEI is fine.

[yankeessuck013]

el duque has begun warming up

[yankeessuck013]

ok game on

[ORS]

I hope Matt's taking notes, because you could park a city bus in this ump's strike zone.

[yankeessuck013]

lol....duque thru 20 pitches that first ining...its a positive to take froma 1-2-3 inning