July 18th vs. K.C.

[Papelbon58]

just an update on the biggest game of the night:

 

White Sox 2 Tigers 1

Detroit just scored on a Polanco single

[a700hitter]

I think Varitek has looked a lot better the last few games. He may be getting in a groove.

[Papelbon58]

that is just the second ball all season that Tek has hit off of the wall, amazing

[ORS]

Now is the time. Guys like Duckworth can have the wheels fall off pretty quick. Make it happen.

[ORS]

Awful AB by Coco.

[RoyNHSox]

Great AB by Gonzo.

[a700hitter]

AGon with another clutch AB

[Papelbon58]

Gonzo!

[RedSoxRooter]

Perfectly placed.

[a700hitter]

Top 6 for Lester.

[Papelbon58]

and Lester starts with a strike, always a good sign

[a700hitter]

Congrats Capt. Varitek on catching the most games in Red Sox history.

[a700hitter]

Lester's pitch count in the 70's which is excellent.

[a700hitter]

Bottom of the 6th coming up. Lester will go 7, possibly 8 tonight. This will be a big help to the pen.

[RedSoxRooter]

I still can't figure out why everyone was bitching about his last start. Even my mom was. So far tonight, this is the kind of potential this guy has - and not just against the Kansas City Royals...

[a700hitter]

I still can't figure out why everyone was bitching about his last start. Even my mom was. So far tonight, this is the kind of potential this guy has - and not just against the Kansas City Royals...

It's obvious that he has potential, but the staff needs something more than 5 inning efforts from its starters. The pen is getting worn out.

[a700hitter]

Piniero is looking good against the Yankees. Is he really being shopped?

[ORS]

RSR, I think everyone is pretty excited about the kid, but they just wish he'd trust his stuff a little more and quit with the free passes. I'm not complaining about the total package, but it would be nice to see more nights like tonight.

[Papelbon58]

Dejesus almost did the same thing with Ortiz's fly ball

[a700hitter]

The wind is playing som tricks on balls to left right now.

[Papelbon58]

to add to the Royals's stupidity they are going to walk Nixon to pitch to Lowell

I understand the handedness, but Lowell has been hitting much better than Nixon

[jsinger121]

Buddy Bell is foolish.... I would go after nixon who has been nothing lately.

[Papelbon58]

well, that is likely all of Duckworth and we got 1 run

[a700hitter]

Top 7 for Lester.

[Papelbon58]

81 pitches coming in

[a700hitter]

Unchartered territory.

[Papelbon58]

4th walk and here comes the one guy who has a hit off of Lester tonite

[Papelbon58]

Hansen warming in the pen

[a700hitter]

Sweet DP. He'll go 8. Let's get some insurance in the bottom of the 7th.

[Papelbon58]

double play and much deserved fist pump as Lester has a one hit shut out in the 7th

 

too bad this is the Royals, not the Yankees