October 2nd vs New York

[yankeessuck013]

Win And We're In

 

Game Info

Date: Sunday, October 2nd, 2005

First Pitch: 2:05 pm ET

TV: NESN, ESPN

 

Starting Pitchers:

 

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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/nyy.gif #33 Jaret Wright (5-4, 5.97)

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bos.gif #38 Curt Schilling (7-8, 5.98)

 

A win punches Red Sox's playoff ticket

 

New York (95-66) at Boston (94-67), 2:05 p.m. ET

 

After all the ups and downs of the 2005 season, the Red Sox will show up to work for their final game of the regular season with one thought on their minds: Win, and get in.

 

That's right, a victory secures the American League Wild Card berth for the Red Sox for the third year in a row. Even with a loss, they can clinch if the Guardians also lose to the White Sox. If the Red Sox lose and the Guardians win, Boston will host Cleveland on Monday for a one-game playoff.

 

The Red Sox will do their best to avoid that when they send Curt Schilling to the mound against Jaret Wright of the Yankees.

 

While the Red Sox still have so much on the line, the urgency has been taken out of the equation for the Yankees, who clinched the American League East title on Saturday.

 

Though Schilling has had a rocky season, the Red Sox are confident in sending one of the league's premier big-game pitchers to the mound.

 

"I think when Schil takes the mound, he takes the mentality that every game he pitches is the biggest game of his career," said Red Sox manager Terry Francona. "He'll find a reason to make it a big game. I don't think he's going to have to do a whole lot of thinking for [sunday]."

 

While the Red Sox do have the fallback of a one-game playoff, they'd much prefer to avoid it and head to Chicago for the Division Series, which would start on Tuesday against the White Sox.

 

"[On Sunday], we have to come out and try to win that game no matter what," said Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz. "We're facing a good situation still. I'd rather win that game [sunday] than just be waiting. In a one-game series or situation, anything can happen. You don't want to do that."

 

Pitching matchup

NYY: RHP Jaret Wright

• 5-4, 5.97 ERA in 2005

• 1-0, 3.60 ERA vs. BOS in 2005

 

BOS: RHP Curt Schilling

• 7-8, 5.98 ERA in 2005

• 1-2, 5.17 ERA vs. NYY in 2005

 

Player to watch

Sox leadoff man Johnny Damon is a .353 hitter lifetime against Wright.

 

Quotable

"We all know the circumstances. It's a little unique. We have to prepare to pack to leave [for Chicago], because we expect to win. If we don't, then you do whatever you're supposed to do." -- Red Sox manager Terry Francona

 

Quick hits

Manny Ramirez and Ortiz have combined to hit 91 homers in 2005, including 20 in the last 21 games. ... Damon has stolen at least one base in his last three games. ... The Red Sox have scored 900 runs or more the last three seasons.

[yankeessuck013]

this team needs to remember one thing...

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and curt......

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no one else I would raher have on the mound today....

[Cityofchampions33]

Huge game for the Sox, and Schill after the loss yesterday, hopefully he'll repeat his last performance against the Yankees and we'll kill Jaret Wright.

[Sox Fan on Cape]

Posted for Riverside Sluggers - who's at the game today

 

 

pitcher vs batter matchups

 

Jaret Wright vs: (career against Red Sox in 8 games a 1-3 record with a 7.23 ERA, career at Fenway Park in 4 games a 1-0 record with a 5.57 ERA)

Johnny Damon, 6 for 17 (.353 avg) 2 Doubles, Triple, 3 RBIs, 6 Walks, 4 Ks

Edgar Renterria, 5 for 10 (.500 avg) K, SB

David Ortiz, 5 for 12 (.417 avg) Double, HR, 4 RBIs, 2 Ks

Manny Ramirez, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) Double, 2 Walks, 2 Ks

Jason Varitek, 4 for 10 (.400 avg) Double, RBI, Walk, K, SB

John Olerud, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) Double, 2 RBIs, K

Bill Mueller, 1 for 4 (.250 avg) RBI, K

Trot Nixon, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, 3 Walks

Tony Graffanino, 1 for 4 (.250 avg) Double

Kevin Millar, 0 for 1, Walk

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

 

Curt Schilling vs: (career against Yankees in 14 games a 4-4 record with a 4.83 ERA, career at Fenway Park in 42 games a 15-7 record with a 4.50 ERA)

Robinson Cano, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) Walk, K

John Flaherty, 2 for 17 (.118 avg) RBI, Walk, K

Jason Giambi, 3 for 15 (.200 avg) 2 HRs, 3 RBIs, 2 Walks, 4 Ks

Derek Jeter, 5 for 28 (.179 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, Walk, 9 Ks

Matt Lawton, 2 for 10 (.200 avg) HR, RBI, Walk, 2 Ks

Tino Martinez, 6 for 28 (.214 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, Walk, 11 Ks

Hideki Matsui, 5 for 16 (.313 avg) Double, 2 Walks, 3 Ks

Jorge Posada, 6 for 16 (.375 avg) Double, 3 RBIs, 2 Walks, 5 Ks

Alex Rodriguez, 3 for 16 (.188 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, Walk, 5 Ks

Gary Sheffield, 13 for 63 (.206 avg) 4 Doubles, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs, 11 Walks, 14 Ks, SB

Ruben Sierra, 2 for 10 (.200 avg) RBI, 4 Ks

Bernie Williams, 8 for 25 (.320 avg) 4 Doubles, Triple, HR, 4 RBIs, 2 Walks, 7 Ks

Tony Womack, 6 for 35 (.171 avg) Triple, 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, 11 Ks, 2 SBs

[BoSox84]

lets git er done

[Cityofchampions33]

wow, like 7 of our players are hitting .300+ against this kid. Hopefully that'll continue into today

[yankees228]

Good luck today. I mean, how could the MLB have a postseason that doesn't include the Yankees and Red Sox. I don't see the Yankees having much of a chance today. Wright has not been good this whole year, and the Red Sox have everything to play for. I think Torre said he would sit Sheffield and Giambi so the Yanks won't have there best lineup out there. I'm very interested in what the lineups will be.

[sarasoxfan]

we cant lose today, millar wont be playing.

[stocker323]

Yankees possibly don't want to face us in the playoffs?

 

Yankee Lineup

Derek Jeter, SS

Robinson Cano, 2B

Alex Rodriguez, 3B

Gary Sheffield, RF

Hideki Matsui, LF

Jorge Posada, C

Bernie Williams, CF

Ruben Sierra, DH

Tino Martinez, 1B

[yankeessuck013]

Red Sox Lineup:

 

Johnny Damon, CF

Edgar Renteria, SS

David Ortiz, DH

Manny Ramirez, LF

Trot Nixon, RF

Jason Varitek, C

John Olerud, 1B

Bill Mueller, 3B

Tony Graffanino, 2B

[yankeessuck013]

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Good to see Olerud in the lineup again. Millar probably cost us the game yesterday letting that line drive fly a foot over his head. It would have been a double play with 2 outs instead of 2nd and 3rd and no outs...

[AlexanderTheGreat13]

Yankees possibly don't want to face us in the playoffs?

 

Yankee Lineup

Derek Jeter, SS

Robinson Cano, 2B

Alex Rodriguez, 3B

Gary Sheffield, RF

Hideki Matsui, LF

Jorge Posada, C

Bernie Williams, CF

Ruben Sierra, DH

Tino Martinez, 1B

Maybe they dont want to fly 2000 miles to the west coast?

[yankeessuck013]

Maybe they dont want to fly 2000 miles to the west coast?

 

thats right......In order to get home field advantage clinched over the Angels, the Yankees need to win today. There will be no quarter given by them and we would want it no other way!

 

but does anybody think that many of these guys will be in the lineup all day? My guess is that they will be playing for 3-5 innings only.

[Sox Fan on Cape]

Maybe they dont want to fly 2000 miles to the west coast?

I wouldn't. Make the Angels fly 200 miles and play at the stadium, that's a definate advanage. Its the smart move.

[yankeessuck013]

white sox lead the Guardians 1-0 in the first...

[AlexanderTheGreat13]

thats right......In order to get home field advantage clinched over the Angels, the Yankees need to win today. There will be no quarter given by them and we would want it no other way!

 

but does anybody think that many of these guys will be in the lineup all day? My guess is that they will be playing for 3-5 innings only.

I think it depends on the situation. I think if its a close game they will play the whole game. The only player that I can see being pulled during the game might be Sheffield. The rest unless there is a blowout will most likey play the whole game. Can someone explain to me why Ruben Sierra is in the lineup again?

[ORS]

Win and you're in. It doesn't get any simpler than that.

[AlexanderTheGreat13]

Win and you're in. It doesn't get any simpler than that.

the way that game is going in Cleveland you guys might not have to win.

[ORS]

That could be huge factor in the management of today's game. If they have it wrapped up by the 4th/5th inning, then that could mean more rest for both of our teams. Makes your shot at homefield a little easier too.

[yankeessuck013]

CHW: 3

CLE: 0

 

top 3rd

[yankeessuck013]

woo hoo i get to watch it on ESPN rather than YES

[BoSox84]

anything is better than Fox.

[yankeessuck013]

anything is better than Fox.

 

have you seen YES, case closed

[yankeessuck013]

Manny!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BoSox84]

HA HA eat it Jeter, not a good pitch by Schil

[yankeessuck013]

nice play johnny O, not a very good inning location wise for schilling

 

but he gets out of it unscathed

[BoSox84]

Thank god Olerud is in this one

[ORS]

Curt finally got the ball down during Matsui's AB. He escaped. Hopefully he can settle now.

[yankeessuck013]

if millar was in there it'd be 2-0

[BoSox84]

Come on Tek, put us on top early