August 23rd @ Kansas City

[yankeessuck013]

Game Info

Date: Tuesday, August 23rd, 2005

First Pitch: 8:10 pm ET

TV: NESN

Starting Pitchers:

 

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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/kc.gif #23 Zack Greinke (3-14, 6.02)

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bos.gif #16 David Wells (9-6, 4.70)

 

Red Sox try to halt Royals

 

Boston (71-51) at Kansas City (40-82), Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. ET

 

For a while, it looked as if the Red Sox were going to arrive in Kansas City with the home team in the midst of a most infamous streak. However, the plot line has changed.

 

Now, the Red Sox begin a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday trying to snap the Royals' two-game winning streak. The Royals had lost 19 in a row before snapping out of it.

 

The Red Sox are also trying to finish this season-high, 10-game road trip with a winning record. After splitting the four-game series at Anaheim, the Sox are 3-4.

 

Veteran left-hander David Wells will open the series for Boston. Wells is 15-3 lifetime against the Royals.

 

Pitching matchup

BOS: LHP David Wells

• 9-6, 4.70 ERA in 2005

• 1-0, 0.00 ERA vs. KC in 2004

 

KC: RHP Zack Greinke

• 3-14, 6.02 ERA in 2005

• Did not face BOS in 2004

 

Player to watch

Shortstop Edgar Renteria, who ended his home run drought one at-bat shy of 200 on Sunday, has been swinging the bat well of late.

 

Quotable

"Well, I think what it is something we felt for him, for us, was the best thing to do. Not only did we appreciate him doing it. I think it sped up his process for being an effective pitcher. There's been some inconsistencies. We've sat down and thought about what's right for a long time. I think in our club's best interest, I think this is the best time to do this." -- Red Sox manager Terry Francona, on Curt Schilling's move from the bullpen back to the rotation

 

Quick hits

The Red Sox are 21-9 in their last 30 games. ... Bill Mueller is hitting .392 over his last 15 starts, and .458 on this road trip. ... Johnny Damon's streak of having at least a hit or a run ended at 58 straight games on Sunday. ... John Olerud has six hits in 14 at-bats since coming off the disabled list.

 

On deck

• Wednesday: at Royals, 8:10 p.m. ET

• Thursday: at Royals, 8:10 p.m. ET

• Friday: vs. Tigers, 7:05 p.m. ET

[yankeessuck013]

KC weather: 4:30 pm CDT (5:30 pm EDT) observation at MCI: 1,800 feet broken, 2,300 overcast, visibility 10 miles, temperature 76F, DP 65F, wind out of the east at 12 mph.

 

Forecast: There's a chance of showers and thundershowers this afternoon through early evening. It will remain cool, with temperatures in the low 70's or high 60's at game time. Wind will remain east at less than 15 mph.

 

And east wind will blow in from right.

[yankeessuck013]

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[riverside sluggers]

Sox vs Royals is a pivotal series, to gain some ground...

[riverside sluggers]

pitcher vs batter matchups

 

David Wells vs: (career against Royals in 31 games a 15-3 record with a 3.20 ERA) 3 complete games

Angel Berroa, 2 for 4 (.500 avg) Double

John Buck, 0 for 2, 2 Ks

Denny Hocking, 2 for 18 (.111 avg) 3 Ks

Terrence Long, 7 for 23 (.304 avg) Double, HR, 2 RBIs, 3 Ks, SB

Joe McEwing, 0 for 1, K

Matt Stairs, 0 for 12, 3 Ks

Mike Sweeney, 4 for 19 (.211 avg) Double, RBI, Walk, K

 

Zack Greinke vs: (First appearance against the Boston Red Sox)

John Olerud, 1 for 2 (.500 avg)

Edgar Renterria, 0 for 3, K

[yankeessuck013]

uh oh we're facing another rookie starter, hope we can figure him out better than we did santana.

[riverside sluggers]

Trot is back in the lineup today :thumbsup:

 

This lineup rocks!!

 

1) Johnny Damon cf

2) Edgar Renterria ss

3) David Ortiz dh

4) Manny Ramirez lf

5) Trot Nixon rf

6) Jason Varitek c

7) John Olerud 1b

8) Bill Mueller 3b

9) Tony Graffanino 2b

[yankeessuck013]

Lineups:

 

Red Sox:

 

1. Johnny Damon, CF

2. Edgar Renteria, SS

3. David Ortiz, DH

4. Manny Ramirez, LF

5. Trot Nixon, RF

6. Jason Varitek, C

7. John Olerud, 1B

8. Billy Mueller, 3B

9. Tony Graffanino, 2B

 

Royals;

 

1. Chip Ambres, CF

2. Terrance Long, LF

3. Mike Sweeney, 1B

4. Matt Stairs, DH

5. Emil Brown, RF

6. Angel Berroa, SS

7. Mark Teahen, 3B

8. John Buck, C

9. Donnie Murphy, 2B

 

strongest red sox lineup I have seen in a while.

[ORS]

That lineup is rich and creamy

[yankeessuck013]

unfortunate double for sweeney, 12 pitch AB

[yankeessuck013]

wells gets out of the jam but I think he has thrown like 28 pitches or so.

[yankeessuck013]

meh. can't get a hit vs a rookie again

[ORS]

And Greinke gets through 2 with less than 20. Why do we make rookies look like aces?

[yankeessuck013]

damnit...2nd and 3rd, no outs. does it appear to annyone that tony g, is always late getting to the bag.

[yankeessuck013]

wells gets out of a huuuuge jam with 2nd and 3rd no outs, can we get some runs vs greinke please

[ORS]

Billy Baseball time.......double.

[ORS]

Damon gets a two-bagger to bring Billy Baseball in, 1-0.

[yankeessuck013]

rbi double for damon...1-0 sox

[ORS]

Edgahhh with the 2-out single to bring JD home, 2-0.

[yankeessuck013]

great slide...RBI for rent!!!!!!!

 

2-0

[ORS]

Papi double, 3-0......clutch 2-out stuff we are seeing here.

[yankeessuck013]

MVPapi rbi....3-0 sox

[yankeessuck013]

good dp rent and tony g.

[whereisnomar]

Oh captain, my captain!

[BoSox21]

love that v-tek engine

[ORS]

Two E4's tonight.

[ORS]

Turns the DP again to make-up for it.

[BoSox21]

welcome back Trot indeed

[whereisnomar]

I wouldn't say this for other teams, but i feel pretty comfortable. I mean, the Royals can barely score runs, let alone 5 in half a game.

[RedSoxRooter]

Manny's arm being Manny's arm.