May 9th @ Toronto

[Cocos Disciples]

Let us win 3 in a row.

 

Boston Red Sox (21-10) at Toronto Blue Jays (13-19)

Venue: Rogers Centre

Game Time: 7:07 PM EST

 

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_493137.jpg

Daisuke Matsuzaka (3-2, 5.45)

 

vs.

 

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_219594.jpg

Tomo Ohka (2-3, 5.50)

 

Battle of the Japanse pitchers. Just win.

[Cityofchampions33]

Just keep it rolling, I look for Daisuke to bounce back here against the struggling Toronto offense.

[Gom]

I think the losing pitcher should commit ritual seppuku and disembowel himself.

 

I can guarantee you I would watch this game over going to the game tonight.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Today's my birthday, so f***ing win.

[HeadOfSoxNation]

Today's my birthday' date=' so f***ing win.[/quote']

 

Happy Birthday...and yes, just f***ing win. Common Dice-K, you've got it in you. Anyone know how to say "stay in the strike zone" in Japanese?

[redsoxrules]

Happy Birthday...and yes' date=' just f***ing win. Common Dice-K, you've got it in you. Anyone know how to say "stay in the strike zone" in Japanese?[/quote']

 

 

something like this ストライクゾーンの滞在 :dunno:

[HeadOfSoxNation]

something like this ストライクゾーンの滞在 :dunno:

 

Ahh...stick figure, upside down sling shot, half a boat, reverse upside down sling shot, inverted desk chair, crescent, squiggle, further down crescent, sideways nine, a bunch of number signs, and a man jumping over a cross...that's what I thought.

 

Whoever said English is the most difficult language to learn was smoking something that I want some of...

[Gom]

Ahh...stick figure, upside down sling shot, half a boat, reverse upside down sling shot, inverted desk chair, crescent, squiggle, further down crescent, sideways nine, a bunch of number signs, and a man jumping over a cross...that's what I thought.

 

Whoever said English is the most difficult language to learn was smoking something that I want some of...

 

Funniest post I've ever read here.

[TedWilliams101]

Actually, English is the hardest language to learn.

[redsoxrules]

Actually' date=' English is the hardest language to learn.[/quote']

 

french is harder to learn than english

[Cocos Disciples]

Spanish is easy. So many cognates that you have decent shot at getting it right if you stick an "o" after the English word.

 

But let's win.

[Cityofchampions33]

Ahh...stick figure, upside down sling shot, half a boat, reverse upside down sling shot, inverted desk chair, crescent, squiggle, further down crescent, sideways nine, a bunch of number signs, and a man jumping over a cross...that's what I thought.

 

Whoever said English is the most difficult language to learn was smoking something that I want some of...

 

straight out hilarious

[riverside sluggers]

Daisuke Matsuzaka (2 games vs Toronto, 1-1 record with a 2.08 ERA---Career at Rogers Centre in 2 games, 1-1 record with a 2.08 ERA)

Alex Rios, 3 for 6 (.500 avg) Double, Walk, K

Adam Lind, 0 for 6, Walk, 4 Ks

Vernon Wells, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) K

Frank Thomas, 0 for 4, 2 Walks, 3 Ks

Troy Glaus, 1 for 3 (.333 avg)

Lyle Overbay, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, 2 Ks

Aaron Hill, 0 for 5, Walk, 2 Ks

Sal Fasano, 0 for 3, 2 Ks

John McDonald, 0 for 3, K

///

Royce Clayton, 0 for 2, 2 Ks

Jason Smith, 1 for 2 (.500 avg)

 

Tomo Ohka (3 games vs Boston, 1-2 record with a 5.06 ERA---Career at Rogers Centre in 7 games, 3-3 record with a 3.64 ERA)

Julio Lugo, 2 for 17 (.118 avg) Double, RBI, 2 Ks

Coco Crisp, 0 for 4, Walk

David Ortiz, 5 for 12 (.417 avg) Double, HR, 2 RBIs, K

Manny Ramirez, 2 for 13 (.154 avg) 2 Doubles, 4 RBIs, Walk, 2 Ks

J.D. Drew, 3 for 15 (.200 avg) 2 Walks, 4 Ks

Mike Lowell, 15 for 41 (.366 avg) 2 Doubles, 3 HRs, 6 RBIs, 3 Walks, 4 Ks

Jason Varitek, 0 for 2

Eric Hinske, 2 for 13 (.154 avg) Double, Walk, K

Dustin Pedroia, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) Double, 2 RBIs, Walk

///

Alex Cora, 1 for 9 (.111 avg) RBI, K

Doug Mirabelli, 2 for 3 (.667 avg) HR, RBI, Walk

Wily Mo Pena, 3 for 14 (.214 avg) 2 HRs, 3 RBIs, Walk, 3 Ks

Kevin Youkilis, 1 for 6 (.167 avg) 2 Ks

[Cocos Disciples]

Sal Fasano is the man. Jus sayin.

[Cocos Disciples]

Haha...Rem says Ohka is "bitter" about not being talked about much in Japan.

[Youk Of The Nation]

WTF Hinske.

[Rdsxmbnt]

Slow start for Dmat somewhat, but the K was nice and two pop-ups against two good hitters. Control from the stretch was pretty good (aside from the walk)

[Rdsxmbnt]

that was pleasant

[riverside sluggers]

WTF Hinske.

 

Theyre giving Youk a day off after getting hit bad with another pitch. He should be in tomorrow's lineup

[Youk Of The Nation]

Theyre giving Youk a day off after getting hit bad with another pitch. He should be in tomorrow's lineup

 

No, I know. I was saying WTF because gameday showed this sequence:

 

Ball

Ball

Ball

Called Strike

Called Strike

Swinging Strike

 

 

but it changed to a foul and then he walked.

[Rdsxmbnt]

Ks the side

[riverside sluggers]

No, I know. I was saying WTF because gameday showed this sequence:

 

Ball

Ball

Ball

Called Strike

Called Strike

Swinging Strike

 

 

but it changed to a foul and then he walked.

 

Oh got you, sorry my bad

 

EDIT: I think with matsuzaka, it has to be his comfort factor. At home he's been inconsistent, on the road he's been ace like

[CrespoBlows]

EDIT: I think with matsuzaka, it has to be his comfort factor. At home he's been inconsistent, on the road he's been ace like

 

What?

[Youk Of The Nation]

If Hinske drives in a run here, I will eat my Red Sox hat.

[Rdsxmbnt]

What?

 

pretty straight forward statement...

[redsoxrules]

so far so good for dice K .. keep it up

[riverside sluggers]

Updated through todays game

 

At home, 3 starts (1-1, 7.58 ERA)

19 innings, 21 Hits, 16 Runs, 1 HR, 7 Walks, 12 Ks

 

On the road, 4 starts (could soon be 3-1, 2.86 ERA)

22 innings, 15 Hits, 7 Runs, 1 HR, 10 Walks, 32 Ks

 

Just saying

[CrespoBlows]

pretty straight forward statement...

 

No, I don't get it.

 

The statement makes ZERO sense.

[CrespoBlows]

Updated through todays game

 

At home, 3 starts (1-1, 7.58 ERA)

19 innings, 21 Hits, 16 Runs, 1 HR, 7 Walks, 12 Ks

 

On the road, 4 starts (could soon be 3-1, 2.86 ERA)

22 innings, 15 Hits, 7 Runs, 1 HR, 10 Walks, 32 Ks

 

Just saying

 

enough small sample sizes

 

I don't think comfort has anything to do with it, I think his command is the bigger issue.

[TedWilliams101]

Dice-K looking good so far. Lets hope his 4th inning goes as well.