May 30th @ Toronto

[schillingouttheks]

Yes. Schill starting a game thread woo woo! And with Beckett on the mound, it's a sure win. However, Chacin has a 5-1 record. Yeah, record doesn't mean much. That 5.31 ERA is pretty ugly. Oh, his face is too. Go Sox!

 

Game Info:

Date: Tuesday, May 30th, 2006

First Pitch: 7:07pm EST

Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

TV: NESN

Starting Pitchers:

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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bos.gif#19 Josh Beckett (7-1, 3.80)

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/tor.gif#39 Gustavo Chacin (5-1, 5.31)

 

Blue Jays look for sixth win in eight games vs. Red Sox

 

Boston (30-19) at Toronto (28-22) 7:07 pm EDT

 

TORONTO (Ticker) - The Toronto Blue Jays have been showing gradual improvement and are becoming a factor in the American League East Division.

 

Looking for its sixth victory in eight contests, Toronto can move seven games above .500 for the first time since September 28, 2003 on Tuesday, when they face the Boston Red Sox.

 

The Blue Jays lead the major leagues in batting average (.299), slugging percentage (.492) and hits (515), and have moved within 2 1/2 games of the Red Sox in the division race.

 

Shea Hillenbrand snapped a tie with an eighth-inning RBI single and Lyle Overbay and Vernon Wells homered Monday to lead Toronto to a 7-6 triumph over Boston.

 

Back from the disabled list after soreness in his left arm and elbow, Toronto's Gustavo Chacin (5-1, 5.31 ERA) makes his eighth start of the campaign. He allowed three runs and five hits in five innings to defeat the Red Sox on April 12.

 

Boston counters with Josh Beckett (7-1, 3.80), who tries to win five straight starts in a season for the first time in his career. He makes his fourth appearance against Toronto this year, including a victory April 11, when he yielded one run and three hits in seven frames.

 

Jason Varitek belted a three-run homer Monday for Boston to cap a comeback from a 6-0 deficit.

[schillingouttheks]

Whoops, almost forgot the UPDATE...

 

schillingouttheks: 12-4

RedSoxRooter: 3-0

riverside sluggers: 2-1

Coco's Disciples: 2-1

Beckett95: 3-3

bosoxgirl34: 1-0

Soxfan#1: 1-0

jsinger121: 1-0

Youk of the Nation: 1-0

ACL BoSox: 1-1

MANNYHOF24: 1-1

KeepTheFaith1229: 1-1

yankeessuck013: 1-1

stocker323: 0-1

One Red Seat: 0-1

Rdsxmbnt: 0-1

redoctober: 0-1

[MANNYHOF24]

Hopefully Beckett can keep it going, he has really been dominint lately

[riverside sluggers]

Gustavo Chacin (4 games vs. Boston, 2-0 record with a 5.49 ERA---Career at Rogers Centre in 22 games, 12-6 record with a 4.15 ERA)

Kevin Youkilis, 0 for 3, 2 Ks

Mark Loretta, 0 for 3

David Ortiz, 4 for 10 (.400 avg) Double, HR, 3 RBIs, 2 Walks, 2 Ks

Manny Ramirez, 2 for 10 (.200 avg) Walk

Trot Nixon, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) Double

Jason Varitek, 2 for 9 (.222 avg) RBI, Walk, K

Mike Lowell, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) Double, Walk

Coco Crisp, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg)

Alex Gonzalez, 0 for 2

 

Josh Beckett (3 games vs. Toronto, 1-0 record with a 4.66 ERA---Career at Rogers Centre in 1 game, 6.14 ERA)

Alex Rios, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) Double, RBI

Frank Catalanotto, 0 for 6, 4 Walks, K

Vernon Wells, 4 for 9 (.444 avg) 2 HRs, 3 RBIs

Troy Glaus, 0 for 8, Walk, 4 Ks

Lyle Overbay, 3 for 11 (.273 avg) 2 RBIs, 5 Walks, 2 Ks

Shea Hillenbrand, 2 for 12 (.167 avg) Double, 2 RBIs, K

Bengie Molina, 1 for 6 (.167 avg) 2 Ks

Aaron Hill, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 RBIs, K

Edgardo Alfonzo, 1 for 13 (.077 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, 3 Ks

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Eric Hinske, 1 for 6 (.167 avg)

Gregg Zaun, 0 for 4, K

[jsinger121]

WEEI reports that David Pauley will get the start tomorrow against the blue jays

[Papelbon58]

that is a little out of the blue, he seems like quite the underdog to get the start

[Papelbon58]

isnt he a righty, that could be a good move against the Blue Jays over Alvarez

[jsinger121]

that is a little out of the blue, he seems like quite the underdog to get the start

 

It's no really out of the blue considering it was his turn to start in the rotation for Portland and Wells is not likely to go to DL. He may only miss a start.

[Cocos Disciples]

i like him over the other options against toronto, who crushes lefties, and alvarez is a lefty and throws soft, lester isnt ready, ginter sucks.

[See Red]

WEEI reports that David Pauley will get the start tomorrow against the blue jays

 

Sweet! That game's not on ESPN though, is it?

[RoyNHSox]

Is Coco batting in the leadoff tonight?

[schillingouttheks]

I don't think the lineups have been announced yet. I'll check for ya though.

 

And also, Riverside: Where do you get those batter vs. pitcher matchups? They're pretty handy. Sorry if it's been asked a few times already.

[riverside sluggers]

wow good to hear, like others I also like David Pauley starting over Abe Alvarez or Matt Ginter. Looking forward to his major league debut tomorrow night

[See Red]

wow good to hear, like others I also like David Pauley starting over Abe Alvarez or Matt Ginter. Looking forward to his major league debut tomorrow night

 

Yeah, wish I could watch it -- he was hanging out in my basement just a few years ago when he was in San Diego's farm system. I've got to find a place that has MLB Extra Innings or whatever around here.

[riverside sluggers]

I don't think the lineups have been announced yet. I'll check for ya though.

 

And also, Riverside: Where do you get those batter vs. pitcher matchups? They're pretty handy. Sorry if it's been asked a few times already.

 

yea sure thing. Here's a link to Beckett's matchup list

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6403/batvspit;_ylt=Auw8uOkAx1W_a6YKe5CHrRuFCLcF?year=career&type=Pitching

 

I frequent yahoo! sports for my info that i then relay onto here. Every position player/pitcher has a profile of their own. In the profiles you will see a link that says batter vs pitcher. Then you click since 1987, that should give you their history of facing opposing pitchers/batters

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After playing in all of the 49 games this season, Loretta is sitting this one out. This is due to his foot being hit by a pitch in last nights game. Also today is Manny's 34th Bday

 

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2006/05/pauley_gets_cal.html

Red Sox

1. Coco Crisp, CF

2. Kevin Youkilis, 1B

3. David Ortiz, DH

4. Manny Ramirez, LF

5. Jason Varitek, C

6. Mike Lowell, 3B

7. Trot Nixon, RF

8. Alex Gonzalez, SS

9. Alex Cora, 2B

 

Blue Jays

1. Reed Johnson, LF

2. Alex Rios, RF

3. Vernon Wells, CF

4. Troy Glaus, 3B

5. Lyle Overbay, DH

6. Shea Hillenbrand, 1B

7. Benjie Molina, C

8. Aaron Hill, SS

9. Edgar Alfonso, 2B

[jsinger121]

isnt he a righty, that could be a good move against the Blue Jays over Alvarez

 

He is a right handed pitcher.

[Papelbon58]

lineup is in

Coco

Youk

Ortiz

Ramirez

Tek

Lowell

Nixon

Gonzo

Cora

[MANNYHOF24]

No Lorreta? WTF is tito thinking he has been smashing the hell out of the ball. That is a huge mistake

 

Edit: oops, did not fully read Riversides post, about his foot being hit last night

[monstah27]

Beckett is a monster, we stand a chance tonight to even this series up. It's better than standing a chance, we really have a good chance of winning this game tonight. None of our starters have been as dominating as Beckett, and if the offense produces its a surefire win.

 

Go Sox!!!

[schillingouttheks]

I read through last night's thread and I couldn't help but notice all the Tito bashing. I understand he could have used Foulke, but Riske needed to be used at some crucial point to get some real work in. It sucked, but if you're going to blame anyone, blame Clement for getting us in that position. Our bullpen busted its ass last night giving us a chance to even tie the game. I'm very proud of those two young studs going out there and shutting down a very talented Toronto lineup. Besides, let's remember, Tito should never be bashed. Ever. I've had my moments with him as well, but the man brought us a world championship. He's doing some thing right.

[schillingouttheks]

Beckett is a monster, we stand a chance tonight to even this series up. It's better than standing a chance, we really have a good chance of winning this game tonight. None of our starters have been as dominating as Beckett, and if the offense produces its a surefire win.

 

Go Sox!!!

You forgot to mention that my mojo is here as well

[monstah27]

aah.. yes.. Schillingouttheks mojo is here.

[Beckett95]

I have officialy announced my retirement from making Matt Clement's game threads.

 

Hopefully Beckett can continue to deal tonight, He's been great especially in his last 4 starts

[mtbykr]

I have officialy announced my retirement from making Matt Clement's game threads.

 

Hopefully Beckett can continue to deal tonight, He's been great especially in his last 4 starts

 

 

Well if things continue this way, no-one will be making any clement threads around here. Ohh and one more thing---I hate the jays:angry:

[Beckett95]

Beckett's gonna be hunting some Jays tonight

 

http://www.tate.org.uk/collection/N/N04/N04941_8.jpg

[riverside sluggers]

Well if things continue this way, no-one will be making any clement threads around here. Ohh and one more thing---I hate the jays:angry:

 

Heres a silver lining for you. Sox wont face the Jays again until August 31 :thumbsup:

[yankeessuck013]

Yes. Schill starting a game thread woo woo! And with Beckett on the mound, it's a sure win. However, Chacin has a 5-1 record. Yeah, record doesn't mean much. That 5.31 ERA is pretty ugly. Oh, his face is too. Go Sox!

 

So much for me starting all the game threads.

[schillingouttheks]

The people demanded it.

[yankeessuck013]

haha, the people?

 

just playing with you, lookin forward to another solid outing from beckett

[schillingouttheks]

Haha I know. I'm pumped for this game. Tonight would be a good game to take. Push the Jays back down to where they belong and let the Yankees lose tonight with Small on the mound. It looks like the Yanks will lose so we need to put the Jays down too and distance ourselves. Beckett's been really dominant. Gametime in 5 minutes guys and gals!