May 20th vs. Atlanta

[RedSoxRooter]

Game Info:

Date: Sunday, May 20th, 2007

Teams: Atlanta Braves (26-17) @ Boston Red Sox (29-13)

First Pitch: 2:05pm EDT

Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts

TV: NESN

Starting Pitchers:

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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/atl.gif#15 Tim Hudson (5-1, 1.77)

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/mlb/images/team_logos/50x50/bos.gif#61 Kason Gabbard (0-0, 0.00)

 

Braves-Red Sox Preview

 

Tim Hudson has been outstanding for the Atlanta Braves in 2007, but Sunday's matchup could be his toughest test yet.

 

Hudson seeks an end to his troubles against Boston when the Braves and Red Sox play the deciding contest of their three-game set at Fenway Park.

 

The veteran right-hander endured the worst year of his career in 2006, when he posted personal worsts in both losses (12) and ERA (4.86). Hudson (5-1, 1.77 ERA) has bounced back this season, though, as he ranks third in the majors in ERA and has pitched at least six innings in all nine of his starts.

 

On Tuesday, Hudson was perfect for 4 2-3 innings and finished with one run and three hits allowed in seven innings of Atlanta's 6-2 victory at Washington.

 

"Huddy was just completely outstanding once again," Braves manager Bobby Cox said. "He's pitched that way the entire season."

 

However, he has rarely pitched that way against the Red Sox. Hudson is 3-7 with a 5.80 ERA in 10 career starts versus Boston, including a 1-4 record and 7.92 ERA in five outings at Fenway. Despite the fact Hudson has never pitched in Boston's division, the seven losses are his most against any opponent.

 

He has also dropped all four of his starts to the Red Sox (29-13) since the start of 2004, while allowing 20 earned runs and walking 17 batters in 20 innings.

 

After a Friday rainout forced a day-night doubleheader Saturday, each team won one game in lopsided fashion. In the opener, Mike Lowell had four hits -- including a grand slam -- and five RBIs to lead the Red Sox to a 13-3 victory. The Boston third baseman raised his batting average to .333, the second consecutive season he's been hitting .330 or higher as of this date, although he doesn't know the reasons for his fast starts.

 

"If I knew, I'd use them in July, August and September," said Lowell, who is a .284 career hitter before the All-Star game but just .264 after the break.

 

The win was the third in a row and sixth in seven games for the Red Sox, but Atlanta (26-17) recovered to take the nightcap in a 14-0 rout. Kelly Johnson had a double, triple, homer and five RBIs as the Braves amassed 17 hits -- 12 for extra bases -- to win for only the second time in their last seven games.

 

"That was probably the weirdest doubleheader I've ever been a part of," said Johnson, who fell a single short of the cycle. "I think we got them overall. What was it, 27-13?"

 

Boston, which still owns the best record in baseball and a 9 1/2-game lead over Baltimore in the AL East, suffered its worst shutout loss since 1990.

 

As the Red Sox save knuckleballer Tim Wakefield for Monday's series opener against the arch-rival Yankees, left-hander Kason Gabbard is expected to be recalled from the minors in time to start Sunday's game. Gabbard, 25, made his major league debut with the Red Sox last season and went 1-3 with a 3.51 ERA in seven appearances -- four starts.

 

He was 3-1 with a 2.75 ERA this season in eight starts for Triple-A Pawtucket.

 

Mojo of the day:

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American Pie MOJO!

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GO SOX!

[BoSox21]

time to get angry again

 

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[Ray10]

Man I really hope they play a better game then they did last night. The afternoon game was awesome with Dice-K but we got killed in the night cap. Sox need to rebound and get to Hudson early because when this guy is on his is deadly. GO SOX GO.

[ryanromine]

FAITH MOJO http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b283/ryanXcapone/praying_hands.gif

[ORS]

[youtube=Win, f***ers!]AjZGwnzi_74

[KeepTheFaith1229]

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NELSON MOJO!

[Cocos Disciples]

Last year Gabbard had some excellent outings. He needs to keep the walks down though, that's his main concern. Last year he walked 16 and K'd 15 in 25 2/3 innings.

[Rdsxmbnt]

The best part of last nights game was a fat guy running onto the field. just win.

[mtbykr]

Just win!

[BoSox21]

rain delay. just great. there goes my afternoon

[yeszir]

rain delay. just great. there goes my afternoon

 

At least you don't live here. Seriously, I'm slipping into season affective disorder.

[Cocos Disciples]

Booo rain. According to weather.com, it'll be raining through 9 PM.

[RedSoxRooter]

According to the Atlanta pregame, the game will start at 2:35.

 

Stupid hicks.

[Cocos Disciples]

Here it is 2:37, and no game.

[lorddraco98]

At least you don't live here. Seriously' date=' I'm slipping into season affective disorder.[/quote']

no kidding, this weather has been terrible

[example1]

So is this game getting in or is it just goign to rain all day?

[schillingouttheks]

Doesn't look good....

[Cocos Disciples]

September 13 seems like a reasonable makeup date for this one. Sox are in the middle of a homestand and the Braves are going from New York to Washington.

[RedSoxRooter]

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[schillingouttheks]

Red Sox lineup for today:

 

Crisp CF

Youkilis 3B

Ortiz DH

Ramirez LF

Drew RF

Varitek C

Hinske 1B

Cora SS

Pedroia 2B

 

No Lugo or Lowell today.

[MANNYHOF24]

Any word on start time?

[RedSoxRooter]

We are going to get this game in and we're going to win and you know why? Because it's meant to be.

 

American Pie is the mojo. The game starts out delayed by rain - so I go out to youtube and find the "Who'll stop the Rain" vid guy. I visit his site and what do you know? On the first link I hit I see an instructional video on, of all songs, AMERICAN PIE!!!

 

http://www.nextlevelguitar.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=814&Itemid=66

 

That's why we will win.

[Cocos Disciples]

Red Sox lineup for today:

 

Crisp CF

Youkilis 3B

Ortiz DH

Ramirez LF

Drew RF

Varitek C

Hinske 1B

Cora SS

Pedroia 2B

 

No Lugo or Lowell today.

 

f*** Coco Crisp hitting leadoff. With those players, I'd rather they have Youk hit leadoff, then put Coco 8th and Cora 2nd.

[TheKilo]

f*** Coco Crisp hitting leadoff. With those players' date=' I'd rather they have Youk hit leadoff, then put Coco 8th and Cora 2nd.[/quote']

 

BUT HE'S FAST

[TedWilliams101]

Game about to start?

[lorddraco98]

looks like we might be able to get this one in today! *crosses fingers*

[lorddraco98]

finally taking the field!

[Cocos Disciples]

Heeeeeere we go. Sox sporting the red unis.

[BoSox21]

its about friggin time

[TedWilliams101]

Another nice play by Pedroia.