August 18th @ Anaheim

[yankeessuck013]

Game Info

Date: Thursday, August 18th, 2005

First Pitch: 10:05pm ET

TV: NESN

Starting Pitchers:

 

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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/ana.gif#40 Bartolo Colon (15-6, 3.44)

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bos.gif#49 Tim Wakefield (12-9, 4.07)

 

Wake gets the ball in ALDS rematch

 

Red Sox (69-49) at Angels (69-50), 10:05 p.m. ET

 

The Red Sox are poised to open a four-game set against the Angels on Thursday, when they make their first visit to Angel Stadium since finishing off their sweep of the Halos in the American League Division Series last October. The way things are shaping up, the teams just might battle again this October.

 

The Red Sox are more concerned with the present, and trying to wash away the sour taste of losing two out of three to the Tigers in Detroit. Veteran knuckleballer Tim Wakefield gets the start in Thursday's series opener.

 

The Boston bats, which have produced five runs or more in the last nine games, will be challenged to keep that streak going against Angels ace Bartolo Colon.

 

Pitching matchup

BOS: RHP Tim Wakefield

• 12-9, 4.07 ERA in 2005

• Has not faced LAA in 2005

 

LAA: RHP Bartolo Colon

• 15-6, 3.44 ERA in 2005

• 1-0, 7.50 ERA vs. BOS in 2005

 

Player to watch

Center fielder Johnny Damon is a .386 career hitter against Colon, producing 17 hits -- including three doubles and two homers -- in 44 at-bats.

 

Quotable

"I thought Anaheim was our best opponent last year, and they're looking pretty good this year. It's going to be a good series. We need to go out there and just try to win. They're good, but so are we. We're the defending champs. We're in first place. We're going to continue to play very good baseball." -- Damon, on the upcoming series

 

Quick hits

David Ortiz has 12 hits in his last 24 at-bats, including three doubles, four homers and 14 RBIs. ... Angels outfielder Garret Anderson has five homers off Wakefield in 53 career at-bats. ... Vladimir Guerrero has had an equally productive feast off Wakefield, pounding four homers in 10 at-bats.

 

On deck

• Friday: at Angels, 10:05 p.m. ET

• Saturday: at Angels, 4:05 p.m. ET

• Sunday: at Angels, 4:05 p.m. ET

[YanksHater213]

Haha, never mind, I thought the other one was a game thread... I guess not.

[yankeessuck013]

L.A. Weather: 4:30 pm local (7:30 pm EDT) observation at LAX: Clear, visibility 10 miles, temperature 75F, DP 59F, wind out of the west at 13 mph.

 

Forecast: Cool, with low clouds and fog later in the evening. Wind remaining west, which is out toward right.

[yeszir]

I believe you mean "@ Los Angeles".

[yankeessuck013]

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lets win tonight and go 5 games in front, with the yankees having the night off

[RedSoxRooter]

Woohoo. Only an hour + until f'n game time. Have I mentioned I HATE THE WEST COAST???

 

On the bright side I saw a real good movie tonight. This one really killed me. It was called the Magdalene Sisters. What's even more f***ed up is that it was a true story. I hate the Church.

 

Anyway, 10pm cannot get here soon enough. Let's go Wake!

[ORS]

I hate the wait for west coast games too. Although, I did get the flip side of it when I was in the Marines stationed in Hawaii, where football started at 7:00 AM on Sundays.

[yankeessuck013]

Lineups:

 

Red Sox:

 

1. Johnny Damon, CF

2. Edgar Renteria, SS

3. David Ortiz, DH

4. Manny Ramirez, LF

5. Tony Graffanino, 2B

6. Kevin Millar, 1B

7. Bill Mueller, 3B

8. Doug Mirabelli, C

9. Gabe Kapler, RF

 

Angels:

 

1. Chone Figgins, 3B

2. Orlando Cabrera, SS

3. Darin Erstad, 1B

4. Vladimir Guerrero, RF

5. Bengie Molina, C

6. Casey Kotchman, DH

7. Juan Rivera, LF

8. Steve Finley, CF

9. Adam Kennedy, 2B

 

Millar gets the start over Petagine? That doesn't make sense.

[ORS]

Colon's a righty, so we start Millar? Um,......,well, um.......f*** it, that makes no sense.

[YanksHater213]

Tony G. batting 5th?

[RedSoxRooter]

Normally would have gone to Millar, so that should make some of you guys happy..

 

But with no Tek, I guess it makes sense.

[Sox Fan on Cape]

pitcher vs batter matchups

 

Tim Wakefield vs: (career against Angels in 23 games a 7-9 record with a 4.63 ERA)

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Garret Anderson, 16 for 53 (.302 avg) 2 Doubles, 5 HRs, 15 RBIs, Walk, 6 Ks, SB

Orlando Cabrera, 0 for 7, 2 Ks

Darin Erstad, 8 for 34 (.235 avg) Double, Triple HR, 5 RBIs, 5 Walks, 5 Ks, 2 SBs

Chone Figgins, 2 for 3 (.667 avg) K

Steve Finley, 0 for 1, Walk

Vladimir Guerrero, 4 for 10 (.400 avg) 4 HRs, 6 RBIs, Walk, 3 Ks, SB

Adam Kennedy, 4 for 16 (.250 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, Walk, 5 Ks, 2 SBs

Bengie Molina, 4 for 8 (.500 avg) 2 Doubles

Jose Molina, 2 for 9 (.222 avg) RBI, Walk

Curtis Pride, 0 for 2, K

Juan Rivera, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) Double, RBI, 2 Ks

 

Bartolo Colon vs: (career against Boston in 21 games a 7-9 record with a 4.21 ERA)

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Johnny Damon, 17 for 44 (.386 avg) 3 Doubles, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 5 Walks, 6 Ks

Edgar Renterria, 0 for 4, 2 Ks

David Ortiz, 4 for 35 (.114 avg) Double, RBI, 3 Walks, 13 Ks

Manny Ramirez, 8 for 23 (.348 avg) 4 Doubles, HR, 6 RBIs, 2 Walks, 6 Ks

Kevin Millar, 8 for 26 (.308 avg) 4 Doubles, 3 HRs, 6 RBIs, 4 Walks, 3 Ks

Tony Graffanino, 5 for 7 (.714 avg) Double, RBI, K

Gabe Kapler, 6 for 25 (.240 avg) Double, HR, 4 RBIs, 7 Ks

Bill Mueller, 3 for 14 (.214 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, 3 Ks

Doug Mirabelli, 0 for 7, 3 Walks, 5 Ks

Alex Cora, 4 for 16 (.250 avg) Double, RBI, Walk, K

John Olerud, 4 for 23 (.174 avg) Double, 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, 4 Ks

Jason Varitek, 7 for 25 (.280 avg) 3 Doubles, HR, 2 RBIs, Walk, 8 Ks

 

 

Posted for Riverside Sluggers

[RedSoxRooter]

I call a Millar Hr!!!!!!!!!!!!

[YanksHater213]

Well, thats certainly going out on a limb... hahahaha. I wouldnt put money on it though

[yeszir]

This will be my first experience with mlb.tv. I hope LAAAAAofA have good broadcasters...

[RedSoxRooter]

You already on campus?

[yeszir]

You already on campus?

Hotel across from. Free internet though!

[RedSoxRooter]

And you're in Tennessee? If so, that's like an hour from ME!

[yeszir]

And you're in Tennessee? If so, that's like an hour from ME!

I thought you were Atlanta? Or Atlantaish?

[RedSoxRooter]

well, it's maybe a 2 hour drive to Nashville from here. If that.

[ORS]

Anyone trying to watch on mlb.tv?

[yankeessuck013]

I am

[ORS]

Having problems? I can get every other game playing now, but not the Sox.

[yeszir]

Having problems? I can get every other game playing now, but not the Sox.

Yea, its not connecting. It just tries to connect and then says 'ready' but the screen is black. :rant:

[RedSoxRooter]

I can see the Sox game on MLB.tv. It's at the bottom of the list.

[YanksHater213]

I believe the Sox game is on ESPN tonight? Maybe thats why?

[ORS]

This blows, oh well, WEEI it is.

[yeszir]

It's not on ESPN here. What the balls! We're getting St. Louis and Arizona.

[RedSoxRooter]

Actually, you are correct. I have a high speed connection and it's not streaming. I'm sure they'll fix it before too long.

[YanksHater213]

Haha, where the hell are you, yeszir?