April 9th @ Baltimore

[RedSoxRooter]

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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bos.gif#49 Tim Wakefield (0-1, 17.18)

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bal.gif#13 Rodrigo Lopez (1-0, 6.43)

 

Boston (4-1) at Baltimore (2-3) 1:35 pm EDT

 

 

BALTIMORE (Ticker) -- The Boston Red Sox try to complete the first of what they hope will be many sweeps this season Sunday when they wrap up a three-game set against the Baltimore Orioles.

 

Boston has taken the first two matchups with Baltimore in contrasting fashions - a 14-8 slugfest victory on Friday and a 2-1 duel on Saturday.

 

In their latest triumph, the Red Sox got a stellar effort from Curt Schilling, who allowed only one run and three hits in seven innings. Kevin Youkilis had an RBI single and Jason Varitek added a run-scoring double for Boston, which won its third straight.

 

The Red Sox will try to maintain their solid play of late behind Tim Wakefield (0-1, 17.18 ERA), who hopes to rebound from a horrendous season debut. The veteran knuckleballer was torched for seven runs in 3 2/3 innings of Tuesday's 10-4 setback vs. Texas.

 

Baltimore will counter with Rodrigo Lopez (1-0, 6.43), who is 10-5 with a 3.78 ERA against the Red Sox. He faced them five times last season, going 2-2 with a 3.90 ERA.

 

The Mexican righthander yielded six runs in seven innings in his season debut but still got the victory in Monday's 9-6 triumph against Tampa Bay.

[yeszir]

I was just about to get rid of the old one so this one could be made.

[ksushi]

I F'd with karma before you could.

[jsinger121]

thank you......keep this loser away from our sox threads

[riverside sluggers]

Rodrigo Lopez (21 games vs. Boston, 10-5 record with a 3.78 ERA---Career at Camden Yards in 67 games, 27-18 record with a 4.22 ERA)

Adam Stern --

Mark Loretta --

David Ortiz, 10 for 32 (.313 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 Triples, RBI, 6 Walks, 6 Ks

Manny Ramirez, 12 for 49 (.245 avg) Double, 2 HRs, 11 RBIs, 5 Walks, 13 Ks

Trot Nixon, 15 for 43 (.349 avg) 5 Doubles, HR, RBI, 4 Walks, 9 Ks

Mike Lowell --

J.T. Snow --

Josh Bard, 1 for 6 (.167 avg) Double, RBI

Alex Gonzalez --

Jason Varitek, 9 for 34 (.265 avg) Double, RBI, 4 Walks, 8 Ks

Kevin Youkilis, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) K

Coco Crisp, 1 for 7 (.143 avg)

Alex Cora, 0 for 3

Wily Mo Pena, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Double

 

Tim Wakefield (37 games vs. Baltimore, 11-11 record & 4 saves with a 4.10 ERA---Career at Camden Yards in 18 games, 6-3 record & 2 saves with a 3.11 ERA)

Brian Roberts, 5 for 31 (.161 avg) RBI, Walk, 6 Ks, 2 SBs

Nick Markakis --

Melvin Mora, 10 for 31 (.323 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, Walk, 7 Ks, 2 SBs

Miguel Tejada, 15 for 51 (.294 avg) 3 Doubles, 5 HRs, 8 RBIs, Walk, 10 Ks, 2 SBs

Jay Gibbons, 8 for 27 (.296 avg) 3 HRs, 4 RBIs, 5 Walk, 6 Ks

Kevin Millar, 3 for 4 (.750 avg) 2 Doubles, RBI

Jeff Conine, 4 for 30 (.133 avg) Double, 5 RBIs, 8 Walks, 6 Ks

Javy Lopez, 4 for 13 (.308 avg) Double, 2 RBIs, 3 Walks, 4 Ks

Ramon Hernandez, 5 for 18 (.278 avg) Double, 2 HRs, 7 RBIs, 2 Walks, 3 Ks

Chris Gomez, 8 for 29 (.276 avg) 2 Doubles, Triple, HR, RBI, Walk, 3 Ks, SB

Luis Matos, 5 for 16 (.313 avg) Triple, 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, Walk, 4 Ks, SB

David Newhan, 2 for 13 (.154 avg) 2 Ks

Corey Patterson, 0 for 3, K

[RedSoxRooter]

Well, I had to start one at one point. Thanks yeszir.

[ORS]

Sanity prevails.

 

Let this rule the day.

 

http://users.sdccu.net/hoggy/images/kb.jpg

 

Oh, and let's not forget this.

 

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f8/kembry/deadbird.jpg

[schillingouttheks]

Hahahah what happened with the old thread or whatever? Someone else started one? Hmmmm...

 

Haha, RSR, were you the first one to use that Red Sox Baseball graphic between the 2 pitchers? I forget. Just curious.

 

And...let's hope Wake's performance last time was only because he was in Texas. Wake can keep us in any game, but our offense is going to need to step up against Rodrigo "Red Sox Killer" Lopez. About half the guys on the field today haven't faced Lopez as a Red Sox, so hopefully Lopez's dominance over the Sox sizzles out today. Go Sox!

 

EDIT: Haha, Papi really has TWO triples off of Lopez? That's funny

[ORS]

Hahahah what happened with the old thread or whatever? Someone else started one? Hmmmm...

 

Haha, RSR, were you the first one to use that Red Sox Baseball graphic between the 2 pitchers? I forget. Just curious.

 

And...let's hope Wake's performance last time was only because he was in Texas. Wake can keep us in any game, but our offense is going to need to step up against Rodrigo "Red Sox Killer" Lopez. About half the guys on the field today haven't faced Lopez as a Red Sox, so hopefully Lopez's dominance over the Sox sizzles out today. Go Sox!

 

EDIT: Haha, Papi really has TWO triples off of Lopez? That's funny

Rivernator started a game thread.

[Goalstopper]

Some questions for today:

Can Bard catch the knucleball?

and

Can Stern be a good replacement for Coco?

[schillingouttheks]

Rivernator started a game thread? Not happening. I personally think Bard will have a solid defensive day, but will stay silent with the bat. We shall see though. I don't understand taking Coco out. I know he's 1-7 against Lopez, but he's great defensively and if he gets on base we'll have a runner on second via the steal. He's also one of the Sox that hasn't faced Lopez as a Red Sox in the past. I know you gotta rest guys, but tomorrow's an off day. Why is Coco out anyway? Just resting him or what?

[jsinger121]

He jammed his finger last night going into third base.....Tito wants to give him 2 days off with the off day coming tomorrow.

[ORS]

Rivernator started a game thread? Not happening. I personally think Bard will have a solid defensive day, but will stay silent with the bat. We shall see though. I don't understand taking Coco out. I know he's 1-7 against Lopez, but he's great defensively and if he gets on base we'll have a runner on second via the steal. He's also one of the Sox that hasn't faced Lopez as a Red Sox in the past. I know you gotta rest guys, but tomorrow's an off day. Why is Coco out anyway? Just resting him or what?

Coco jammed his finger sliding into 3B last night. I'm pretty sure they are just being cautious.

[jsinger121]

I believe Roy Halladay is pitching for the Blue Jays today which will mean he will miss the Red Sox in this first series.

[Cityofchampions33]

That's good to hear, hopefully our momentum will get us the sweep toda and some more W's at home.

[Varitek33]

Some questions for today:

Can Bard catch the knucleball?

and

Can Stern be a good replacement for Coco?

 

no and no...

[yankeessuck013]

ughhhh loretta

[Jeff04]

now wakefield has to work even harder, cmon loretta!

[kyahbean]

Ew. Loretta!

 

Man....runners at the corners already..... <_>

[kyahbean]

Geez! They scored already!

[Jeff04]

hopefully wake will be able to work out of further trouble, but already he doesn't look that sharp

[ksushi]

Hahaha, that was not loretta fault. That ball was scorched, christ.

 

That catch bard just made was great.

[jsinger121]

1 run not too bad.....now lets get the offense going

[kyahbean]

Hahaha, that was not loretta fault. That ball was scorched, christ.

 

That catch bard just made was great.

 

Your signature just made me laugh.

[Rdsxmbnt]

wake needs to be good today, the lineup is pretty weak today without Crisp, Varitek and stern, bard in

[RedSoxRooter]

Seems Bard's having an easier time of catching the ball today. I say Texas was just the perfect storm of wind, jitters, and Wakes mojo.

[Jeff04]

i miss mirabelli, at least his batting and fielding were average, bard just annoys me

[BrentD22]

Dougie was a good baseball player. Given the chance to play I think you'll see we lost a great player. That is part of the reason he had to go. A guy like Doug should play everday (or as much as a catcher can).

 

Man I love waking up with the kids going out to do something with them. Then they go play and I sit around and watch a day game. Just the noise of the game in the background makes life better!

[yankeessuck013]

f*** lowell

[ksushi]

great insight. thanks.