July 17th vs. Kansas City

[TheKilo]

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/gameday/mugshots/mlb/346873.jpg vs.http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/gameday/mugshots/mlb/123801.jpg

 

Luke Hudson (2-3, 5.79 ERA) VS. Tim Wakefield (7-8, 4.05 ERA)

 

 

 

 

07/16/2006 7:17 PM ET

Wakefield welcomes Royals to Fenway

Kansas City (32-59) at Boston (54-36), 7:05 p.m. ET

By Howard Kussoy / MLB.com

 

 

Having lost three of four games to the Oakland A's at home and seven of their last 11, the Red Sox will look to regain their first-place form as the American League Central's last-place team, the Kansas City Royals, arrives at Fenway Park for a three-game set

 

Taking the mound in Monday night's opener will be knuckleballer Tim Wakefield, who was originally slated to pitch on Sunday, but was pushed back a day because of a sore back. Right-hander Luke Hudson will start for the Royals.

 

"He would've pitched on Sunday, but it makes sense," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. "It gives him an extra day [of rest] the next time out. With the All-Star break, you have the ability to move a guy back, and I just didn't see why we shouldn't."

 

Wakefield has not lost a decision since June 15 and has earned wins in three out of his last four starts. Wakefield, who often toiled with little run support early in the season, has benefitted from at least eight Red Sox runs in each of his last four starts, including three double-digit efforts.

 

In his last outing, Wakefield allowed four runs and four hits over five innings in a win against Tampa Bay.

 

Wakefield is 3-3 with a 3.11 ERA at home this season and 10-5 lifetime against Kansas City with a 3.56 ERA.

[schillingouttheks]

If we don't get a sweep, I will be disappointed.

[TheKilo]

Royals

1. David DeJesus LF

2. Mark Grudzielanek 2B

3. Doug Mientkiewicz 1B

4. Reggie Sanders RF

5. Matt Stairs DH

6. Tony Graffanino SS

7. Mark Teahen 3B

8. Joey Gathright CF

9. John Buck C

Pitcher -- Luke Hudson

 

Red Sox

1. Kevin Youkilis 1B

2. Mark Loretta 2B

3. David Ortiz DH

4. Manny Ramirez LF

5. Trot Nixon RF

6. Mike Lowell 3b

7. Coco Crisp CF

8. Doug Mirabelli C

9. Alex Gonzalez SS

Pitcher -- Tim Wakefield

 

I wonder what Minky's and Graf's reaction will be like.

[BoSox34]

Doug is really unhappy with Theo and Larry. Don't blame him, Sox front office royally ripped him off (no pun intended).

 

Red Sox: Doug, can we borrow the ball for a limited amount of time?

Doug (out of the goodness of his heart): Sure

Red Sox: Hehehe, ours now bitch :harhar: , here HOF, it's all yours now.

Doug: Jerks...

[Sox Fan on Cape]

Posted on behalf of Riverside Sluggers, who's at the game.

 

Luke Hudson (1 game vs Boston, 0-1 record with a 5.40 ERA---Career at Fenway Park in 1 game, 0-1 record with a 5.40 ERA)

Kevin Youkilis --

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

David Ortiz, 0 for 2, K

Manny Ramirez, 0 for 1, Walk, K

Trot Nixon, 0 for 2, K

Jason Varitek, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) K

Mike Lowell, 0 for 2

Coco Crisp, 1 for 2 (.500 avg)

Alex Gonzalez, 0 for 2

 

 

 

Quote:

Tim Wakefield (22 games vs Kansas City, 10-5 record & 1 save with a 3.56 ERA---Career at Fenway Park in 224 games, 67-59 record & 13 saves with a 4.28 ERA)

Angel Berroa, 6 for 12 (.500 avg) Double, Triple, 2 RBIs, 2 Ks, SB

Emil Brown, 0 for 3, K

John Buck, 0 for 3, 2 Ks

David DeJesus, 0 for 3, K

Joey Gathright, 3 for 16 (.188 avg) 2 Ks, SB

Tony Graffanino, 2 for 11 (.182 avg) 3 Ks, SB

Mark Grudzielanek, 0 for 2, Walk, SB

Doug Mientkiewicz, 1 for 14 (.071 avg) Double, Walk, 3 Ks

Reggie Sanders, 4 for 12 (.333 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, Walk, K, 2 SBs

Matt Stairs, 9 for 31 (.290 avg) 5 Doubles, HR, 5 RBIs, 5 Walks, 6 Ks

Mark Teahen, 0 for 3, K

[RedSoxRooter]

Who gets a louder BOO? Meintkiewhatthef*** or Tony Gaff?

[Papelbon58]

Tony G gets my bigger boo

[Youk Of The Nation]

Tony G does not deserve to get booed. He made an error, yes, but the ChiSox outpitched and outplayed us in general. Fenway cheered him after his error and they shouldnt boo him now.

[Papelbon58]

what brings a boo on Doug M----------

[Papelbon58]

just a thought, is there a record for the most letters in the last name of the infield players of one team

 

Mientkiewicz

Graffanino

Grudzielanek

[ORS]

what brings a boo on Doug M----------

Is it comfortable living under a rock?

 

Tony G shouldn't, and probably won't, get booed. He was a big contributor down the stretch last season.

[Papelbon58]

i really do not think either deserve a boo, who cares that Doug took the ball?

[Youk Of The Nation]

what brings a boo on Doug M----------

 

 

The World Series Ball fiasco.

[jsinger121]

just win

[TheKilo]

Neither should get booed.

 

However, knowing some of the Fenway fans...

[RedSoxRooter]

just a thought, is there a record for the most letters in the last name of the infield players of one team

 

Mientkiewicz

Graffanino

Grudzielanek

 

They should all catch hell for having last names like that. Tony G should get a little (sarcastic) cheer for last year but Dougie gets a boo for acting like a dick.

[TheKilo]

They should all catch hell for having last names like that. Tony G should get a little (sarcastic) cheer for last year but Dougie gets a boo for acting like a dick.

 

 

Like I said, neither should get booed. Minky was one of the 25.

 

 

Apparently Sanders is scratched with Emil Brown in his place.

[ORS]

Nice start for Wake. We could use a deep outing here with Lester pitching tomorrow.

[TheKilo]

Not good, Youk.

[ACL BoSox]

Greedy baserunning bites Youkilis in the ass.

[ORS]

He was already on his way after his turn when the ball kicked off the wall right to DeJesus. That wasn't bad baserunning, just an unfortunate bounce.

[Cocos Disciples]

Nice start for Wake. We could use a deep outing here with Lester pitching tomorrow.

 

Lester should go at least 6 innings, hopefully more, against a weak Royals lineup. But then again, the A's lineup is worse.

[TheKilo]

Lester should go at least 6 innings' date=' hopefully more, against a weak Royals lineup. But then again, the A's lineup is worse.[/quote']

 

 

Statistically, maybe. But at least the A's have guys like Kotsay, Thomas, and Swisher.

 

When reggie Sanders is your biggest offensive threat, your lineup sucks.

[jsinger121]

Statistically, maybe. But at least the A's have guys like Kotsay, Thomas, and Swisher.

 

When reggie Sanders is your biggest offensive threat, your lineup sucks.

 

The A's lineup is significantly better than the stats show. They have some solid players having crappy seasons.

[TheKilo]

The A's lineup is significantly better than the stats show. They have some solid players having crappy seasons.

 

 

As we say this, Wake's pitching around the Royals like they're the '27 Yankees.

[RoyNHSox]

Dammit throw strikes, Tim.

[Youk Of The Nation]

When you walk Kansas City's number nine hitter in the second inning, you need to step back and take a deep breath.

[jsinger121]

just awful to let these guys have that type of chance to score.

[ORS]

Good Wake changes to bad Wake in the blink of an eye.

[ACL BoSox]

Are you s***ing me? We're losing to the Royals, this is pathetic.