July 25 @ Oakland

[TheKilo]

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_121811.jpg vs. http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_448253.jpg

 

 

Curt Schilling (12-3, 3.50 ERA) vs. Jason Windsor (0-0, 1.80 ERA)

 

 

 

This is simply to continue the mojo, as there is a chance I won't be around tomorrow.

[RedSoxRooter]

Just win. (I throw my shoes at you, jsinger. )

[riverside sluggers]

I love seeing this competitive vibe Schilling & Beckett have going. There is a chance tomorrow (well rather later on today) we could have two 13-game winners in July.

 

Jason Windsor (1st career appearance vs Boston---1st career appearance at McAfee Coliseum)

 

Curt Schilling (9 games vs Oakland, 2-2 record with a 2.54 ERA---Career at McAfee Coliseum in 2 games, 0.00 ERA)

Jason Kendall, 14 for 58 (.241 avg) 2 Doubles, 3 HRs, 5 RBIs, 3 Walks, 6 Ks

Nick Swisher, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) 3 Ks

Milton Bradley, 2 for 9 (.222 avg) 2 Ks

Frank Thomas, 1 for 3 (.333 avg)

Mark Kotsay, 19 for 68 (.279 avg) 4 Doubles, Triple, 6 RBIs, 3 Walks, 16 Ks

Jay Payton, 6 for 27 (.222 avg) 2 Doubles, HR, 2 RBIs, 6 Ks

Bobby Crosby, 2 for 9 (.222 avg) 4 Ks

Eric Chavez, 1 for 8 (.125 avg) Double, 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, 2 Ks

Mark Ellis, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) RBI, K

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Adam Melhuse, 0 for 4, 3 Ks

Antonio Perez, 0 for 2

Marco Scutaro, 2 for 6 (.333 avg)

[Youk Of The Nation]

Im baaaaack.

[Cocos Disciples]

Pitching matchup looks good, but the Sox are notoriously poor facing a pitcher for the first time. Win this one and split the road trip at least.

[TheKilo]

Red Sox send Schilling out to face A's

Boston (60-38) at Oakland (51-48), 10:05 p.m. ET

By Ian Browne / MLB.com

 

 

Curt Schilling used to match victories with Randy Johnson, and, for one memorable and historic season, Pedro Martinez. Now Josh Beckett is the teammate that keeps Schilling striving for more.

 

One day after Beckett posted win No. 13 over the A's, Schilling will try to do the exact same thing.

 

Schilling has won his last two starts and his been Boston's best starting pitcher all year.

 

The Red Sox are 2-2 on this six-game road trip through Seattle and Oakland. Boston knows how precious wins are right now.

 

"In our division, the way the American League is working right now, you've got to win a lot of games because there's a lot of teams that are fighting to win the division and going for the Wild Card," said Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis.

 

Pitching matchup

BOS: RHP Curt Schilling (12-3, 3.50 ERA)

Schilling heads to the mound with momentum after his last win, a seven-inning effort against the Rangers on Thursday. He allowed a season-high 10 hits and four runs, but walked just one while striking out six. Schilling has worked at least seven innings in four of his past five starts and has gone at least six in each of his last 12 starts. The last time Schilling faced Oakland, he shut out the A's on two hits over seven innings in a 7-0 win July 15 at Fenway Park.

 

OAK: RHP Jason Windsor (0-0, 1.80 ERA)

Windsor's two-out throwing error led to two unearned runs, and the A's 0-for-11 performance with runners in scoring position cost the right-hander a victory in his first Major League start on July 17. Windsor allowed five hits and walked three before leaving after five innings with a pitch count of 86.

 

Player to watch

Right fielder Trot Nixon comes in rested after not starting the last two games against left-handed pitchers.

[DUSTINMOHR4LIFE]

we're going to dominate them

[BoSox21]

Johnny Damon, whose back locked up getting out of a car, could miss tonight's game against the Rangers.

-- New York Post

 

for the record, this is why I'm glad we didn't offer him 4 years

[TheKilo]

Johnny Damon, whose back locked up getting out of a car, could miss tonight's game against the Rangers.

-- New York Post

 

for the record, this is why I'm glad we didn't offer him 4 years

 

He missed last night's game because of that. He's out tonight, too?

[Anuj09]

....idiot....

[Cocos Disciples]

He missed last night's game because of that. He's out tonight, too?

 

Maybe.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Clint Barmes of meat-carrying infamy and John 'oh right, the clothes go on the ironing board first' Smoltz unavailable for comment on Damon's injuries.

[TheKilo]

Clint Barmes of meat-carrying infamy and John 'oh right, the clothes go on the ironing board first' Smoltz unavailable for comment on Damon's injuries.

 

 

Neither is Sammy "I Sprain my back when I sneeze" Sosa, but then again he's been MIA for a while.

[ORS]

http://www.lap.org/NRPA/WinWinWin_Sign.jpg

[TheKilo]

Red Sox

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

 

P--Curt Schilling

 

A's

1. Jason Kendall, C

2. Mark Kotsay, CF

3. Milton Bradley, RF

4. Frank Thomas, DH

5. Nick Swisher, 1B

6. Jay Payton, LF

7. Eric Chavez, 3B

8. Bobby Crosby, SS

9. Mark Ellis, 2B

 

P--Jason Windsor

[DUSTINMOHR4LIFE]

It seems like the A's change their lineup for every game

[schillingouttheks]

I don't notice because I don't really care. The A's have weird, obscure names anyway. No one really knows them.

[SoxFan02]

I don't notice because I don't really care. The A's have weird, obscure names anyway. No one really knows them.

And they win 95 games every year. I f***ing hate Billy Beane

[TheKilo]

And they win 95 games every year. I f***ing hate Billy Beane

 

 

And do nothing in the playoffs.

[Anuj09]

after reading Money Ball (sort of) i respect Billy Bean a lot

[Cityofchampions33]

Id ratehr afce the As in the playoffs than the Angels

[RedSoxRooter]

I'm here!!! woohoo. I got a meeting at 10:30 tomorrow, but screwwwwww it! C'mon Schill!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Papi gonna launch one just for meeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!! LET'S GO RED SOX!~!@!!!!!!

[Teddyballgame10]

Thats why loretta is such a good hitter. I really hope they keep him next year and let pedoria develop in the minors

[TheKilo]

Thats why loretta is such a good hitter. I really hope they keep him next year and let pedoria develop in the minors

 

 

Yay for singles hitters.

[CrespoBlows]

Thats why loretta is such a good hitter. I really hope they keep him next year and let pedoria develop in the minors

 

Pedoria's been there for over a year and a half, what else does he have to prove? His OPS is nearly 100 points higher then Loretta's, plus his defense is also better then Loretta's.

[Teddyballgame10]

Ill take singles we dont need power from him with ortiz and manny

[SchillingIsTheNatural]

how is Manny not on 2nd??

[RedSoxRooter]

See Big O, that is why we like Manny!

[CrespoBlows]

Ill take singles we dont need power from him with ortiz and manny

 

That doesn't make sense.

[SchillingIsTheNatural]

Wow Trot Nixon looks bad at the plate.......he doesn't look balanced and you can see he wants to crush the ball