April 5th @ Texas

[schillingouttheks]

Well, I might as well get one started. The anticipation of another game, especially Beckett's debut, is really getting to everyone.

 

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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bos.gif#19 Josh Beckett (0-0, -.--)

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/tex.gif#43 Kameron Loe (0-0, -.--)

 

Well, the debut of Beckett! Beckett has never before faced Texas, and Kameron Loe has pitched 3 innings against the Red Sox in his career, giving up 5 hits, 2 walks, and has an ERA of 9.00. Let's light this guy up with the offense, and hope Beckett pitches on the ace caliber level we all know he can. Go Sox!

 

Sorry for the small picture of Loe, but there's not a large sized picture of him anywhere. If anyone finds one, let me know so I can re-size it and make this more pretty.

[schillingouttheks]

Ok wow, the set up is ugly. If anyone finds a better picture of Loe let me know so I can fix it. Just post the link or whatever to the picture.

[mtbykr]

Ya i am ready for becket's debut. I was only able to catch a couple innings of him in ST, so i am interested to see him pitch!

[riverside sluggers]

The Beckett Era is upon us, I'm stoked for tonight's game. Tonight's matchup has Loe who the Sox have only seen in 3 innings of relief, and Beckett has only faced 3 players in the expected Rangers lineup tonight. I got the faith it will be Beckett who comes out on top.

 

Kameron Loe (2 games vs. Boston, 9.00 ERA---Career at Ameriquest Field in 25 games, 6-4 record & 1 save with a 4.58 ERA)

1) CF Coco Crisp --

2) 2B Mark Loretta --

3) DH David Ortiz, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) 2 RBIs

4) LF Manny Ramirez, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg) Double

5) RF Trot Nixon, Walk

6) C Jason Varitek, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg) RBI

7) 3B Mike Lowell, 0 for 1

8) 1B J.T. Snow --

9) SS Alex Gonzalez --

Alex Cora, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg)

 

Josh Beckett (1st career appearance vs Texas)

1) LF Brad Wilkerson, 8 for 31 (.258 avg) 2 Doubles, Triple, 2 HRs, 3 RBIs, 9 Walks, 16 Ks, SB

2) SS Michael Young --

3) 1B Mark Teixeira --

4) DH Phil Nevin, 3 for 12 (.250 avg) Double, Walk, 4 Ks

5) 3B Hank Blalock --

6) RF Kevin Mench --

7) 2B D'Angelo Jimenez, 1 for 2 (.500 avg)

8) CF Laynce Nix --

9) C Rod Barajas, 2 for 2 (1.000 avg) Double, HR, 2 RBIs, Walk

Ian Kinsler --

Mark DeRosa, 6 for 18 (.333 avg) 2 Doubles, Walk, 3 Ks

 

EDIT: D'Angelo Jimenez will get the start at 2nd base, giving rookie Ian Kinsler the day off.

[MANNYHOF24]

I really cant wait to watch Beckett pitch, he really looked dominint the one game I saw of him during spring training.

[Beckett95]

pumped to see Beckett pitch tonight

[Sox fan in Tex]

Third game of the series! C'mon Beckett!

[yeszir]

Sweeeeeeet

[stocker323]

Lineups

 

Red Sox

 

Crisp CF

Loretta 2B

Ortiz DH

Ramirez LF

Nixon RF

Varitek C

Lowell 3B

Snow 1B

Gonzalez SS

 

Rangers

 

Wilkerson LF

Young SS

Teixeira 1B

Nevin DH

Blalock 3B

Mench RF

Jimenez 2B

Nix CF

Barajas C

[Sox fan in Tex]

Manny has looked a little uncomfortable in the batters box these first couple of games (especially yesterday when Padilla blew a couple of fastballs by him). Hopefully he gets on track tonight.

[schillingouttheks]

JT Snow eh? Will be interesting to see him out there. I love Youk, but I think it's time to give Snow a shot now that Youk hasn't really looked comfortable at all these 2 games.

[CrespoBlows]

FoxSports really sucks. Did anyone else hear that opening theme?

[yankeessuck013]

Yeahhhh....Yuck

[YanksHater213]

"Lets Go Red Sox"

 

Haha, I can hear the chant already...

[yankeessuck013]

that chant died quickly

[CrespoBlows]

grr trade papi

[Rdsxmbnt]

I think Loretta is going to have a great season, .310+ BA wouldnt surprise me for him.

[jsinger121]

not the start we hoped for beckett

[stocker323]

Varitek just Barded that one.

[yeszir]

Sweeet, mlb.tv. I missed Jerry Remy's voice.

[yeszir]

Damn, a good play turned into an infield hit right there.

[YanksHater213]

TRADE GONZALEZ AND BECKETT NOW!!!!!!!!

 

...haha...

[MC Hammer]

Sweeet, mlb.tv. I missed Jerry Remy's voice.

Yeah ... mlb.tv had the Rangers feed last night ... but lucky we got the NESN feed tonight.

[Rdsxmbnt]

Beckett was consistenly hitting 96-97 on the radar gun which is excellent news. Other than the Wilkerson double Beckett was pretty much solid, just allowing two well placed infield singles. I think hes going to pitch well tonight.

[TheRivernator]

Beckett was consistenly hitting 96-97 on the radar gun which is excellent news. Other than the Wilkerson double Beckett was pretty much solid, just allowing two well placed infield singles. I think hes going to pitch well tonight.

 

I expect Francona to have the kid gloves on when it comes to Beckett. I'd be surprised if he crosses the 100 pitch mark...

[TheRivernator]

He is throwin f***ing gas. Averaging 96 and 97, wow, that is speed...

[Rdsxmbnt]

1st K as a Red Sox for beckett!

[26 to 6]

I'm not watching, i'll turn it on in a minute. I've been glued to the Mets and SNY all day since DirecTV and SNY finally agreed to terms

[a700hitter]

What is with the camera men in Texas. Every time there is a fly ball the camera shows the OF stands and not the fielders like it is a home run.

[jsinger121]

Anyone see that Beckett has been shaking off varitek's pitch calls numerous times in the game so far