April 7th @ Baltimore

[schillingouttheks]

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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bos.gif#30 Matt Clement (0-0, -.--)

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bal.gif#35 Daniel Cabrera (0-0, -.--)

 

Second series of the year brings us to Baltimore to face the Orioles that always have given the Sox a tough time. Kevin Millar will obviously be interesting to watch, as thus far he has done pretty well. Hopefully Clement can continue his great success against the Orioles and bring us our 3rd win. Go Sox!

[riverside sluggers]

Clement's got his sinker back that's been getting rave reviews since the start of spring training. I bet we're going to get a good look at this infield defense tonight. I also have the feeling Manny's bat is going to come alive at Camden Yards (Fenway South).

 

Daniel Cabrera (5 games vs. Boston, 1-3 record with a 6.95 ERA---Career at Camden Yards in 28 games, 9-13 record with a 4.06 ERA)

1) Coco Crisp, 0 for 2, Walk

2) Mark Loretta --

3) David Ortiz, 3 for 10 (.300 avg) 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, 3 Ks

4) Manny Ramirez, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) RBI, Walk, K

5) Trot Nixon, 3 for 6 (.500 avg) 2 Doubles, 3 RBIs, 3 Walks

6) Jason Varitek, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) Double, RBI, 2 Walks, 3 Ks, 2 SBs

7) Mike Lowell --

8)Kevin Youkilis --

9) Alex Gonzalez --

Alex Cora, 6 for 11 (.545 avg) Double, Triple, 3 Ks

Adam Stern, 0 for 1

 

Matt Clement (7 games vs. Baltimore, 4-0 record with a 3.00 ERA---Career at Camden Yards in 3 games, 2-0 record with an 0.90 ERA)

1) Brian Roberts, 2 for 11 (.182 avg) Double, 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, 5 Ks

2) Nick Markakis --

3) Melvin Mora, 8 for 19 (.421 avg) Walk, 3 Ks

4) Miguel Tejada, 8 for 23 (.348 avg) 2 Doubles, 4 Ks

5) Jay Gibbons, 7 for 19 (.368 avg) 3 Doubles, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 2 Walks, K

6) Kevin Millar, 2 for 4 (.500 avg) Walk, K

7) Jeff Conine, 1 for 6 (.167 avg) K

8) Javy Lopez, 6 for 25 (.240 avg) 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, 4 Ks

9) Ramon Hernandez, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) Walk

Luis Matos, 2 for 9 (.222 avg) RBI, 3 Walks

Raul Chavez, 2 for 2 (1.000 avg)

Chris Gomez, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) Double, Walk

David Newhan, 1 for 4 (.250 avg) 2 Walks

Corey Patterson, 1 for 4 (.250 avg) RBI

[Sox fan in Tex]

Clement's game-by-game vs. Baltimore last year:

 

04/21: 8 IP, 8 hits, 0 ER, 7/1 SO/BB, 110 PC, WIN (Camden Yards)

04/26: 4.2 IP, 12 hits, 7 ER, 1/1 SO/BB, 96 PC, ND (Fenway Park)

06/02: 6 IP, 6 hits, 3 ER, 4/3 SO/BB, 101 PC, ND (Fenway Park)

09/03: 8 IP, 6 hits, 2 ER, 4/2 SO/BB, 110 PC, WIN (Fenway Park)

09/24: 6 IP, 4 hits, 0 ER, 4/6 SO/BB, 116 PC, ND (Camden Yards)

 

To sum a little of that up, last year at Oriole Park in two matchups Clement was brillaint. A combined 14 IP in those two games not allowing an earned run while giving up only tweleve Oriole hits. Should be a good game this evening.

[ORS]

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[Sox fan in Tex]

Tonights opponent, last years runner-up to last place in the AL East, including 21 games behind DADDY Boston, your Baltimooooooore Orioooooles:

 

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[TheRivernator]

should be a good game, GO O'S!!!

[KeepTheFaith1229]

At this rate, the Sox will win 108 games this year! :thumbsup:

[riverside sluggers]

today's lineups, from WEEI

 

Boston

1) Coco Crisp cf

2) Mark Loretta 2b

3) David Ortiz dh

4) Manny Ramirez lf

5) Trot Nixon rf

6) Jason Varitek c

7) Mike Lowell 3b

8) Kevin Youkilis 1b

9) Alex Gonzalez ss

 

Baltimore

1) Brian Roberts 2b

2) Nick Markakis cf

3) Melvin Mora 3b

4) Miguel Tejada ss

5) Jay Gibbons rf

6) Kevin Millar 1b

7) Jeff Conine lf

8) Javy Lopez dh

9) Ramon Hernandez c

[Soxfan1]

Why didn't they start Cora? He has success against Cabrera.

[Cityofchampions33]

good, back tot the full lineup, cant wait to see Pena in this series, as he'll prob start against Chen.

[Ray10]

I think this is going to be a good series. Clement kicks the series off tonight. Hope he can pitch like he did in the first half of last year. But maybe this time around he can do it all year and be the Matt Clement that we saw in the beginning. If the bats get going and the pitching is strong I don't see why the Sox can't win this series.

[CalvnHobs6]

Why didn't they start Cora? He has success against Cabrera.

 

For the team to get into any sort of rhythm, I don't think they can keep flip-flopping shortstops every few games. For right now, the jury's still out on both of these players. But Gonzalez is our starter for as long as I can see right now.

 

With that, I'm pretty stoked that the season has gotten off to a great start. If shortstop is our biggest worry (closer isn't, we have plenty of options), then we're in good shape.

[Teddyballgame10]

Clement's got his sinker back that's been getting rave reviews since the start of spring training. I bet we're going to get a good look at this infield defense tonight. I also have the feeling Manny's bat is going to come alive at Camden Yards (Fenway South).

 

I really hope we can get clement back to where he was at the beggining of last year. Has his sinker really been that nasty since spring training? Ever since that line drive hes been way to inconsictant.

[MANNYHOF24]

Hopefully Clement, will be good until June, and they we replace him with Roger Clemens

[RedSoxRooter]

Clement will have a solid year this year - the whole year. You'll see.

[ORS]

Wheels!

[jsinger121]

wow cabrera had absolutely no chance to get coco whatsoever

[TheRivernator]

Cabrera is throwing f***ing ched....

[ORS]

I just love Loretta ABs. Even if he doesn't do anything, he make the pitcher throw a shitload of pitches.

[TheRivernator]

this is gonna be a loong game for the O's...

[ORS]

Whattaya say Papi, how about a little thunder before it rains!

[TheRivernator]

Whattaya say Papi, how about a little thunder before it rains!

 

it isnt supposed to rain until 10...

[Teddyballgame10]

is rain in the forcast?

[TheRivernator]

this is gross...

[TheRivernator]

is rain in the forcast?

 

 

yeah, by about 10pm

[ORS]

I know. Do I need the weatherman's approval before I use metaphors?

[TheRivernator]

I know. Do I need the weatherman's approval before I use metaphors?

 

nah, I thought you were inferring that the game would be in jeopardy....

[TheRivernator]

Cabrera has no f***ing balls....

[yankeessuck013]

great start..1-0..no outs

[TheRivernator]

this guy f***ing blows....