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Game Info:

Date: Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

First Pitch: 7:05pm EST

Location: Fenway Park, Boston MA

TV: NESN, ESPN 2

 

Starting Pitchers:

 

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http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/teamlogos/mlb/sml/trans/nym.gif#45 Pedro (7-3, 3.01)

http://espn-att.starwave.com/i/teamlogos/mlb/sml/trans/bos.gif#19 Josh Beckett (9-3, 4.84)

 

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Pedro Martinez is glad to be back at Fenway Park. Judging by their reaction, Boston fans are happy to see him, too.

 

The former Red Sox star makes his first-ever start against his former team when the New York Mets continue their three-game series at Fenway on Wednesday.

 

Martinez went 117-37 with a 2.52 ERA in seven years with Boston, winning two Cy Young awards and helping the Red Sox capture the 2004 World Series -- their first title since 1918. However, he signed with the Mets after winning the championship when the Mets offered him four guaranteed years, something the Red Sox wouldn't do.

 

How Martinez (7-3, 3.01 ERA) would be welcomed by Red Sox fans in his return was a matter of speculation -- until he received a standing ovation during the second inning of Tuesday's series opener.

 

"It was emotional -- unless you don't have a heart," he said. "It was better than I thought. I thought some people would still be bitter."

 

Center fielder Johnny Damon, also a member of the 2004 team who signed with the archrival New York Yankees during the offseason, was booed in his Fenway return in May.

 

"It's been two years, and I still feel like they miss me. And it's a mutual feeling," Martinez said before the game. "I saw 86 years of agony for the fans here. They were here every day. That's why they have so much of my respect."

 

Martinez stopped by the Red Sox clubhouse before Tuesday's game to see former teammates David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Trot Nixon and Jason Varitek.

 

"It will be a little distracting," Ortiz said of facing Martinez. "I'll swing hard just in case I hit the ball."

 

Martinez allowed two runs and two hits in six innings of Thursday's 6-2 win over Cincinnati. The right-hander, 2-3 in 10 starts since winning his first five outings this season, struck out eight but walked a season high-tying five.

 

Martinez will face Josh Beckett (9-3, 4.84), who won his second straight start Friday, allowing two runs and three hits in a season-high eight innings of a 10-2 victory over Philadelphia. Beckett, who struck out a season-best eight while walking none, retired the first 16 batters he faced -- the most for a Red Sox pitcher since Curt Schilling retired the first 17 he faced on May 30, 2004 against Seattle.

 

Both Phillies runs came on a two-run homer by Chase Utley in the seventh. Beckett has allowed 18 homers this season, a career high.

 

The Red Sox (46-28) beat the Mets 9-4 in the series opener for their 10th straight victory, all in interleague play. Mike Lowell and Alex Gonzalez homered for Boston, which swept three-game series from the Braves, Nationals and Phillies.

 

The Red Sox, 12-1 against the NL this season, lead the second-place Yankees by 3 1/2 games in the AL East. They have not committed an error in 14 straight games, the longest streak in the majors this season and one game shy of the AL record.

 

Mets right fielder Xavier Nady left Tuesday's game with a bruised left wrist after getting hit by a pitch in the sixth. Shortstop Jose Reyes appeared hurt after colliding with Boston catcher Jason Varitek on a play at the plate in the fifth, but took the field in the bottom of the inning.

 

Carlos Beltran went 2-for-2 with two walks and a homer, and Carlos Delgado and Eli Marrero also homered for the NL East-leading Mets (47-29), who are 5-6 in their last 11 contests but lead the division by 11 1/2 games.

 

Beckett needs his A game because you know Pedro will be bringing his. Also, I'm not looking forward to sobbing like a baby during the ovation(s), but what's a guy to do? :dunno:

GO SOX!

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So how much Pedro intimidation do you think we’ll see? The overnight show on WFAN had callers and the host advocating the idea of Pedro the “headhunter” throwing inside and at Ortiz, to the point the gets plunked. It can’t see Pedro doing that to Papi, one of his closest friends.

 

I hope the Sox do what the MFY did when facing Pedro: be patient and make him throw a lot of pitches to the where he gets knocked out of the game early.

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An old friend comes over for a visit. The mojo must be strong for this one. Rooter, I'm on board and full of faith.

 

The King says....

 

My eyes have seen you

My eyes have seen you

Eyes have seen you

Let them photograph your soul

Memorize your alleys

On an endless roll

Endless roll

Endless roll

Endless roll

 

He welcomes the familiar face, but ultimately, the train must keep a rollin'. Go Mojo!

 

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So how much Pedro intimidation do you think we’ll see?

None. Nobody is really intimidated by an 89mph fastball - or by Pedro anymore.

 

I hope the Sox do what the MFY did when facing Pedro: be patient and make him throw a lot of pitches to the where he gets knocked out of the game early.

 

The Sox try to do this to all pitchers so I doubt that will change tonight. I'm more worried about Beckett and homers.

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None. Nobody is really intimidated by an 89mph fastball - or by Pedro anymore.

 

 

The Sox try to do this to all pitchers so I doubt that will change tonight. I'm more worried about Beckett and homers.

 

I thought he's given up most HR's on the road, not at home.

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From Boston.com

 

It's pretty misty and ridiculously humid here at Fenway Park. Good news, though, they just took the tarp off the field. Here is tonight's Red Sox lineup:

 

1. Kevin Youkilis, 1B

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. Coco Crisp, CF

9. Alex Gonzalez, SS

-Josh Beckett P

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I'm more pumped for this one than possibly any other besides the first Yanks game. I got my Petey shirt and everything. I hope he does well, but Beckett does better, maybe like a 7 inning 2 run thing.
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Pedro Martinez (1st career appearance vs Boston---Career at Fenway Park in 95 games, 58-18 record with a 2.67 ERA)

Kevin Youkilis --

Mark Loretta, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) K

David Ortiz, 3 for 15 (.200 avg) Double, HR, 3 RBIs, Walk, 6 Ks

Manny Ramirez, 4 for 29 (.138 avg) Double, 13 Ks

Trot Nixon --

Jason Varitek --

Mike Lowell, 3 for 13 (.231 avg) 4 Ks

Coco Crisp, 2 for 8 (.250 avg) Double, 4 Ks

Alex Gonzalez, 2 for 11 (.182 avg) 2 Ks

///

Alex Cora, 1 for 3 (.333 avg)

Willie Harris, 2 for 3 (.667 avg)

Gabe Kapler, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) Triple, RBI

 

Josh Beckett (12 games vs New York, 5-2 record with a 2.51 ERA---Career at Fenway Park in 6 games, 4-0 record with a 2.51 ERA)

Carlos Beltran, 2 for 8 (.250 avg) Double, Walk, 3 Ks

Ramon Castro, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg) Walk

Endy Chavez, 8 for 19 (.421 avg) 2 Triples, 2 RBIs, 3 Ks, SB

Julio Franco, 1 for 4 (.250 avg) Double, RBI

Paul Lo Duca, 3 for 7 (.429 avg) RBI

Eli Marrero, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) RBI, 2 Ks

Jose Reyes, 1 for 10 (.100 avg) Double, RBI, 2 Walks, 4 Ks, SB

Jose Valentin, 0 for 1, K

Chris Woodward, 0 for 3, K

David Wright, 1 for 12 (.083 avg) 2 Walks, 2 Ks

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i find it amazing that David Ortiz still has the best numbers on the team and we are facing Pedro, but Varitek probly has a slight advantage while hitting
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An old friend comes over for a visit. The mojo must be strong for this one. Rooter, I'm on board and full of faith.

 

The King says....

 

My eyes have seen you

My eyes have seen you

Eyes have seen you

Let them photograph your soul

Memorize your alleys

On an endless roll

Endless roll

Endless roll

Endless roll

 

He welcomes the familiar face, but ultimately, the train must keep a rollin'. Go Mojo!

 

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:lol:

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Nice inning from Beckett....here comes Pedro!

 

 

edit - I can hear some assclowns booing. The others need to cheer louder to make up for it.

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Love ya Pete. Wish you nothing but the best after today. That said, let's put one in the bullpen Papi.
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