September 11th @ New York

[yankeessuck013]

Game Info

Date: Saturday, September 11th, 2005

First Pitch: 1:05 pm ET

TV: NESN/YES

Starting Pitchers:

 

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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/nyy.gif #41 Randy Johnson (13-8, 4.05)

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bos.gif #49 Tim Wakefield (15-10, 4.29)

 

Wakefield, Sox out to pad division lead

 

Boston (83-58) at New York (79-62), 1:05 p.m. ET

 

After splitting two games with the Yankees, the Red Sox can severely hamper New York's division title hopes with a victory in Sunday's series finale.

 

The Red Sox send red-hot Tim Wakefield to the mound, where the knuckleballer will attempt to earn his fourth straight victory and eighth in his last nine games.

 

"This year, I'll tell you what, he's been pretty good," Sox skipper Terry Francona said. "He had a little stretch when he hit a couple of bumps in the road, [but] he's got 15 wins."

 

Wakefield lost only once in August, allowing the Angels six runs in 4 1/3 innings during a 13-4 loss on Aug. 18. During his recent tear, Wakefield's ERA is 3.92.

 

The hot streak has already boosted Wakefield's record past his 12-10 mark in 2004, and his ERA is more than a half-run lower. Francona credited the improvement to the knuckleballer's improved ability to prevent the opposing offenses from breaking through with big hits.

 

"It seems like last year, so many times, it would be walk, error, homer [for Wakefield]," Francona said. "This year, he's minimized the damage. He's made some adjustments during the game and found himself."

 

The Yankees counter with Randy Johnson, who they brought in to beat the Red Sox. He has done exactly that, going 3-0 in four starts against Boston this year.

 

Johnson lucked out in his one poor start against the Red Sox, not factoring in the decision of an 8-5 loss April 14, despite allowing five runs in seven innings.

 

He has pitched well for three consecutive starts, going 2-0 and allowing only four runs in 21 1/3 innings during that stretch. He earned a no-decision in his most recent outing, allowing seven hits and three runs in 6 1/3 innings during a 4-3 loss to the Devil Rays.

 

Season Series

• 09/10: Red Sox 9, Yankees 2

• 09/09: Yankees 8, Red Sox 4

 

• 07/17: Yankees 5, Red Sox 3

• 07/16: Yankees 7, Red Sox 4

• 07/15: Red Sox 17, Yankees 1

• 07/14: Yankees 8, Red Sox 6

 

• 05/29: Red Sox 7, Yankees 2

• 05/28: Red Sox 17, Yankees 1

• 05/27: Yankees 6, Red Sox 3

 

• 04/14: Red Sox 8, Yankees 5

• 04/13: Yankees 5, Red Sox 2

• 04/11: Red Sox 8, Yankees 1

 

• 04/06: Red Sox 7, Yankees 3

• 04/05: Yankees 4, Red Sox 3

• 04/03: Yankees 9, Red Sox 2

 

Pitching matchup

BOS: RHP Tim Wakefield

• 15-10, 4.29 ERA in 2005

• 1-2, 3.58 ERA vs. NYY in 2005

 

NYY: LHP Randy Johnson

• 13-8, 4.05 ERA in 2005

• 3-0, 4.62 ERA vs. BOS in 2005

 

Player to watch

Edgar Renteria has hit Johnson well, going 12-for-38 with five RBIs. Half of Renteria's hits are of the extra-base variety, four being doubles and the other two home runs.

 

Quotable

"This is a big swing game. Hopefully we come out and win this game [on Sunday]. But the worst we're going to leave here is a [three-game] series up on these [guys]. This late in the season, that's a big deal." -- Curt Schilling

 

Quick hits

After scoring two runs on David Ortiz's home run in the first inning on Saturday, the Red Sox became the first team in the Majors to score 800 runs this season. ... The Red Sox are in the middle of a stretch in which 19 of 23 games are against American League East teams. ... After beating the Yankees on Saturday, the Red Sox are 29-28 against division foes.

 

On deck

• Monday: at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. ET

• Tuesday: at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. ET

• Wednesday: at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. ET

[riverside sluggers]

pitcher vs batter matchups

 

Tim Wakefield vs: (career against Yankees in 37 games a 8-10 record with a 4.40 ERA, career at Yankee Stadium in 16 games a 4-4 record with a 3.27 ERA)

Mark Bellhorn, 0 for 3, 2 Walks, K, SB

Robinson Cano, 2 for 7 (.286 avg) Double, HR, 2 RBIs

Felix Escalona, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) Double

John Flaherty, 2 for 11 (.182 avg) RBI, 2 Ks

Jason Giambi, 13 for 68 (.191 avg) 4 Doubles, Triple, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 14 Walks, 14 Ks

Derek Jeter, 20 for 66 (.303 avg) Double, Triple, 3 HRs, 4 RBIs, 4 Walks, 13 Ks, 5 SBs

Matt Lawton, 6 for 26 (.231 avg) Triple, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 5 Walks, 3 Ks, 3 SBs

Tino Martinez, 13 for 48 (.271 avg) 4 Doubles, Triple, 3 HRs, 9 RBIs, 8 Walks, 5 Ks

Hideki Matsui, 5 for 30 (.167 avg) Double, HR, RBI, 4 Walks, 5 Ks

*Jorge Posada, 12 for 46 (.261 avg) 4 Doubles, 2 HRs, 10 RBIs, 8 Walks, 5 Ks

Alex Rodriguez, 12 for 50 (.240 avg) 3 HRs, 3 RBIs, 4 Walks, 13 Ks, 3 SBs

*Gary Sheffield, 7 for 26 (.269 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, 5 Walks, 4 Ks, SB

Ruben Sierra, 1 for 13 (.077 avg) 3 Ks

Bernie Williams, 11 for 52 (.212 avg) 2 Doubles, Triple, HR, 6 RBIs, 12 Walks, 11 Ks, 2 SBs

Tony Womack, 1 for 9 (.111 avg) Double, RBI, 2 Ks

 

Randy Johnson vs: (career against Red Sox in 23 games a 11-6 record with a 4.45 ERA, career at Yankee Stadium in 29 games a 13-7 record with a 3.27 ER)

Johnny Damon, 2 for 13 (.154 avg) RBI, 2 Walks, 4 Ks, 2 SBs

Edgar Renterria, 12 for 38 (.316 avg) 4 Doubles, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 8 Walks, 10 Ks, 2 SBs

Manny Ramirez, 6 for 30 (.200 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 HRs, 9 RBIs, 2 Walks, 11 Ks

Jason Varitek, 5 for 18 (.278 avg) Double, 2 HRs, 3 RBiIs, Walk, 4 Ks

Kevin Millar, 7 for 33 (.212 avg) Double, HR, 2 RBIs, 5 Walks, 10 Ks

Tony Graffanino, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) SB

Bill Mueller, 6 for 28 (.214 avg) 2 Doubles, RBI, 5 Walks, 3 Ks

Doug Mirabelli, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) Walk, 3 Ks

Gabe Kapler, 0 for 3, 2 Ks

*David Ortiz, 2 for 14 (.143 avg) Double, 3 Ks

John Olerud, 0 for 5, Walk, K

Alex Cora, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) RBI,

[yankeessuck013]

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[RedSox911]

Where do you get these game notes Yankeessuck? Very informative! Thanks.

[riverside sluggers]

what a lineup today is, but with no Big Papi

 

Boston

1) Johnny Damon dh

2) Edgar Renteria ss

3) Kevin Youkilis 1b

4) Manny Ramirez lf

5) Kevin Millar rf

6) Tony Graffanino 2b

7) Doug Mirabelli c

8) Bill Mueller 3b

9) Gabe Kapler cf

 

NY Yankees

1) Derek Jeter ss

2) Ronisnon Cano 2b

3) Jason Giambi 1b

4) Alex Rodriguez 3b

5) Hideki Matsui lf

6) Jorge Posada dh

7) Bernie Williams cf

8) John Flaherty c

9) Bobby Crosby rf

[Moose]

Bubba

[yankeessuck013]

any way you look at it, this is a must win game for the yankees

[yankeessuck013]

Where do you get these game notes Yankeessuck? Very informative! Thanks.

 

I have mlb.tv and with that membership you get game notes for every team for every game.

 

glad I can help.

[yankeessuck013]

haha arod

[HOFer51]

haha arod

Yeah, Bill Mueller would have made that play look like a can of corn.

[riverside sluggers]

Sox still made RJ work, throwing 18 pitches 1st inning--what the hell was that fist pump after 1st out of the game? RJ you diluted old fool there's still a lot of baseball left to play

[riverside sluggers]

that replay of RJ staring down Johnny Damon after a bunt attempt, how f***ing pathetic is that

[ORS]

Yeah, Bill Mueller would have made that play look like a can of corn.

We know. Billy has a way of making the difficult look routine.

[yankeessuck013]

Yeah, Bill Mueller would have made that play look like a can of corn.

 

did I say that? hes trying to pull a jeter by falling into the stands

 

welcome back, why weren't you here yesterday

[schillingouttheks]

Nice range from Renteria.

[yankeessuck013]

great play rent

[riverside sluggers]

the juice at it again

[HOFer51]

1 - 0.

[schillingouttheks]

If I hear anymore Yankees fans bitch about how Fenway helps the Sox, here's your proof. Giambi with that stupid HR

[riverside sluggers]

let alone it was a one-handed swing

[HOFer51]

the juice at it again

You're so cool.

[HOFer51]

If I hear anymore Yankees fans bitch about how Fenway helps the Sox, here's your proof. Giambi with that stupid HR

off a knuckle ball pitcher....right down the line? That's about as lucky as you can get.

[HOFer51]

yankesssuck would you mind including the pitching stats for the two teams against each other in your sig?

[riverside sluggers]

you do realize this is a Red Sox forum game thread? if you dont like what I say and others say, dont reply or leave altogether

[schillingouttheks]

off a knuckle ball pitcher....right down the line? That's about as lucky as you can get.

^^^I know. Bah. Lol...It's just that SOME Yanks fans bitch about how Fenway is so small, and then Giambi hits a HR like that. It's like...can't you see your own ballpark has a cheap RF as well?

[RedSox911]

You're so cool.

 

The truth hurts

[riverside sluggers]

is RJ asking for a bench clearing brawl between the two teams

[schillingouttheks]

What crawled up RJ's ass this morning? I'll tell you whats intimidating, Papi running out of the dugout while RJ's skinny ass shrieks in horror.

 

EDIT: LOL, picturing that is priceless.

[riverside sluggers]

its not intimidating to watch him today, its rather comical--barking out words at sox batters and pumping his fist, oh please--haha i got you now RJ, your ex team mate Schil had made your Yanks look bad yesterday, want to pay him back...

[RedSox911]

It would be comical seeing him get a Manny linedrive in the throat! Ahhh...I shouldn't wish that upon anyone but RJ sure is acting like a jackass today.