August 6th @ Anaheim

[br3ds0x]

Gotta start the thread a little early today.

 

Going into Anaheim..should be a good series.

Here's to Schill having a good return.

 

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/hky001/schil.jpg

 

Against:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v60/hky001/weaver.jpg

 

 

Lets keep not losing guys.

[BoSox21]

we're in Anaheim today, btw

[mtbykr]

Curt Schilling takes the hill for the first time in seven weeks as the Red Sox open a three-game series in Anaheim against the Angels.

Schilling, who has been on the disabled list with tendinitis in his pitching shoulder, made three Minor League rehab starts with Triple-A Pawtucket, the most recent on Tuesday at Columbus, where he pitched seven shutout innings and allowed just four hits and struck out four batters.

 

The 40-year-old right-hander is 4-1 with a 3.44 ERA in nine career appearances against the Angels. Schilling faced Los Angeles in his third start of the season (April 14) at Fenway Park and worked eight scoreless innings, allowing four hits while striking out four and walking one in the Red Sox's 8-0 victory.

 

Boston comes into this series between division leaders having won the last two of a three-game series in Seattle and winners of 12 of its last 16 games. The Red Sox lead the season series against the Angels 3-0 after sweeping a set at Fenway Park in April.

 

Pitching matchup

 

BOS: RHP Curt Schilling (6-4, 4.20 ERA)

Schilling last took the mound June 18 in Atlanta when he allowed six runs and 10 hits in 4 1/3 innings of work as the Red Sox lost, 9-4, to the Braves.

 

LAA: RHP Jered Weaver (7-5, 4.00 ERA)

Weaver fought his command in one of his roughest starts of the season in Seattle on Wednesday night, surrendering six runs on 12 hits and one walk in six innings. His stuff was not as explosive as he needs it to be. It was the second straight time Weaver had yielded six earned runs, and he has surrendered 23 hits in his past 11 1/3 innings. Weaver is 0-1 with a 2.84 ERA in two career outings against the Sox.

 

Player to watch

David Ortiz has four hits in five career at-bats against Weaver with a home run and three RBIs

[schillingouttheks]

I changed it to Anaheim. I will never, ever, EVER, call the Angels "the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim." They're the Anaheim Angels, goddamn it.

[BoSox21]

I changed it to Anaheim. I will never' date=' ever, EVER, call the Angels "the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim." They're the Anaheim Angels, goddamn it.[/quote']

 

agreed, Moreno is a marketing whore

[riverside sluggers]

Curt Schilling (11 games vs Anahem, 5-2 with a 3.19 ERA---Career at Angel Stadium in 6 games, 3-1 with a 2.86 ERA)

Chone Figgins, 4 for 14 (.286 avg) Double, Triple, RBI, 3 Ks

Orlando Cabrera, 13 for 41 (.317 avg) 4 Doubles, HR, 3 RBIs, Walk, 6 Ks, 2 SBs

Vladimir Guerrero, 16 for 60 (.267 avg) 4 Doubles, 5 HRs, 8 RBIs, 4 Walks, 11 Ks

Garret Anderson, 4 for 20 (.200 avg) Double, HR, 2 RBIs, 5 Ks

Gary Matthews Jr., 5 for 28 (.179 avg) 2 Doubles, Triple, 2 RBIs, 3 Walks, 10 Ks

Casey Kotchman, 2 for 7 (.286 avg) 2 RBIs

Maicer Izturis, 2 for 9 (.222 avg) Double, HR, RBI

Jeff Mathis, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Double, K

Reggie Willits, 0 for 2, K

 

Jered Weaver (3 games vs Boston, 0-1 with a 2.97 ERA---Career at Angel Stadium in 18 games, 8-3 with a 3.05 ERA)

Dustin Pedroia, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) Walk, 2 Ks, SB

Kevin Youkilis, 3 for 9 (.333 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, Walk, SB

David Ortiz, 4 for 8 (.500 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, Walk, K

Manny Ramirez, 0 for 3, RBI, Walk, K

J.D. Drew, 2 for 3 (.667 avg) SB

Mike Lowell, 2 for 7 (.286 avg) Walk, K

Jason Varitek, 1 for 6 (.167 avg) Double, K

Coco Crisp, 0 for 9, 3 Ks

Julio Lugo, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) HR, RBI, K

///

Alex Cora, 0 for 2, K

Doug Mirabelli, 0 for 2, K

Brandon Moss, 0 for 1

Wily Mo Pena, 0 for 2, K

 

Schilling this season vs Anaheim in 2 games, 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA. On the road in 8 games, 4-4 with a 4.50 ERA

 

Weaver this season at home in 9 games, 3-2 with a 4.05 ERA

[Cityofchampions33]

Series Notes

 

Who's Hot: (Stats from last 7 days)

Vladimir Guerrerro - 4 HRs, 1.137 OPS, 25 TB

Chone Figgins - .438 OBP

Casey Kotchman - .333 BA

Reggie Willits - .300 BA, .391 OBP

 

Pitcher Notes: (Since All-Star break)

Jered Weaver - 4.97 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 4 HRs allowed in 25.1 IP, 6 ER in 6 IP last start

Joe Saunders - 3.32 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 2 ER in 6 IP last start

Dustin Moseley - 9.56 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, 14/9 K/BB, 3 ER in 5 IP last start

- All pitchers are exceptional in innings 1-3. But Weaver, Moseley both have 4+ ERAs in innings 4-6

 

Scot Shields - 12.27 ERA in past 3 APP

[HeadOfSoxNation]

I changed it to Anaheim. I will never' date=' ever, EVER, call the Angels "the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim." They're the Anaheim Angels, goddamn it.[/quote']

 

I still think they're the California Angels :dunno:

[TheKilo]

I'm hoping for 5 strong from Curt and a solid offensive performance.

 

Everything else will fall into place accordingly.

[TheKilo]

Boston Red Sox

 

Dustin Pedroia 2B

Kevin Youkilis 1B

David Ortiz DH

Manny Ramirez LF

J.D. Drew RF

Mike Lowell 3B

Jason Varitek C

Coco Crisp CF

Julio Lugo SS

 

Curt Schilling P

 

 

 

Los Angeles of Anaheim

 

Chone Figgins 3B

Orlando Cabrera SS

Vladimir Guerrero RF

Garret Anderson DH

Gary Matthews CF

Casey Kotchman 1B

Macier Izturis 2B

Jeff Mathis C

Reggie Willits LF

 

Jered Weaver RH

[schillingouttheks]

I like that lineup a lot more.

[BoSox21]

that would probably be your playoff lineup

[schillingouttheks]

What was the injury delay that gameday says there was?

[BoSox21]

What was the injury delay that gameday says there was?

 

Youk took a one-hopper off the back of the helmet when stealing 2nd

[BoSox21]

oh...and Gonzo woulda had it

[mtbykr]

Come on Lugo, get the glove down...not the way to start for shill

[TheKilo]

Good start for Schilling.

[TheKilo]

Drew had to have broken his bat on that.

 

Lowell sucks.

[TheKilo]

Way to make Weaver work, boys.

[TheKilo]

Dustin Pedroia...speed demon.

[TheKilo]

Man, I really like Youk in the #2 spot.

[Rdsxmbnt]

youk!

[See Red]

YOOOOOOUK!

[mtbykr]

Youk, nice!!!

[mtbykr]

I was typing and Papi was walking to the plate, now a commerical....what happened?

[CrespoBlows]

BC Youkilis - .888 + .20 = .908

CF Helton - .812

[CrespoBlows]

I was typing and Papi was walking to the plate' date=' now a commerical....what happened?[/quote']

 

First pitch ground out.

[TheKilo]

Schilling looks to have a very good split tonight.

 

His FB isn't as fast as reports had it though.

[TheKilo]

BC Youkilis - .888 + .20 = .908

CF Helton - .812

 

 

Where has a700 been anyways?

[TheKilo]

If Manny wasn't there Crisp makes that catch.