4/20 vs. Texas Rangers

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Okay let's make the third game ours and get a win. Shakey Wakey takes the mound for us. And even though it's Texas, Wakefield still makes me nervous on the mound. Regardless, our run support has been there, so let's keep it up and get this win.

 

Teams: Texas Rangers vs. Boston Red Sox

Location: Fenway Park, Boston

Date/Time: April 20, 2008 at 1:35pm EST

TV: NESN, MLBtv, FOX(?)

Starting Pitchers:

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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/logos/38x45/bos_38x45.gif #49 Tim Wakefield, RHP (1-0, 3.18)

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/logos/38x45/tex_38x45.gif #33 Kevin Millwood, RHP (1-2, 2.42)

 

Scouting Report:

Rangers: Millwood is 0-9 despite a 4.02 ERA in his last 11 starts on the road going back to June 17, 2007. The Rangers are 0-11 in those 11 starts, having averaged 1.80 runs per nine innings of support for Millwood. He is 4-3 with a 4.15 ERA in 10 career starts against the Red Sox. He is 3-1 with a 3.44 ERA at Fenway Park. David Ortiz is 6-for-12 with three home runs off him but Manny Ramirez is just 4-for-17 (.235) with a home run.

 

Red Sox: As usual, Wakefield has been steady. He took a no-decision in his last start, giving up seven hits and two runs over six innings against the Guardians on Tuesday. He has given up three earned runs or fewer in all three of his starts. He?s holding opponents to a .254 average. In his career against the Rangers, Wakefield is 9-14 with a 5.66 ERA.

 

I've called upon some James Bond Mojo.

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[See Red]

Okay let's make the sweep and get a win. Shakey Wakey takes the mound for us. And even though it's Texas, Wakefield still makes me nervous on the mound. Regardless, our run support has been there, so let's keep it up and get this win.

 

Ain't it a four game set? I was thinking we faced Gabbard at some point.

[Thumper]

Ain't it a four game set? I was thinking we faced Gabbard at some point.

 

f*** that's right. It's 4 games. I'll be a changin' it.

[a700hitter]

Let's hope that we don't have to use 4 relievers again.

[riverside sluggers]

Pedroia with the day off, Lowrie at 2nd

 

Kevin Millwood (11 games vs Boston, 4-3 with a 4.08 ERA---Career at Fenway Park in 7 games, 3-1 with a 3.41 ERA)

Jacoby Ellsbury, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Walk, 2 SBs

Jed Lowrie, 1 for 4 (.250 avg) Double, 2 Ks

David Ortiz, 7 for 15 (.467 avg) 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, 3 Walks, K

Manny Ramirez, 4 for 18 (.222 avg) HR, RBI, 7 Ks

Kevin Youkilis, 6 for 9 (.667 avg) Double, 2 Walks, K

J.D. Drew, 7 for 24 (.292 avg) Double, HR, 6 RBIs, 4 Walks, 6 Ks, SB

Sean Casey, 12 for 36 (.333 avg) 4 Doubles, HR, 5 RBIs, 2 Walks, 3 Ks, SB

Kevin Cash, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) K

Julio Lugo, 5 for 18 (.278 avg) RBI, 3 Walks, 4 Ks, SB

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Coco Crisp, 0 for 9, 2 Ks, SB

Dustin Pedroia, 0 for 2, Walk

Joe Thurston, 0 for 2

Jason Varitek, 8 for 21 (.381 avg) 3 Doubles, 4 RBIs, 2 Walks, 3 Ks

 

Tim Wakefield (32 games vs Texas, 10-14 & 4 saves with a 5.66 ERA---Career at Fenway Park in 244 games, 79-64 & 13 saves with a 4.40 ERA)

Ian Kinsler, 2 for 13 (.154 avg) HR, RBI, 3 Ks

Michael Young, 10 for 42 (.238 avg) Double, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, 3 Walks, 6 Ks

Josh Hamilton, 1 for 4 (.250 avg)

Milton Bradley, 2 for 14 (.143 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, 2 Ks

Hank Blalock, 7 for 32 (.219 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, 4 Ks

Frank Catalanotto, 16 for 54 (.296 avg) 4 Doubles, 3 HRs, 9 RBIs, 6 Walks, 7 Ks, 2 SBs

David Murphy, 0 for 2, K

Gerald Laird, 2 for 11 (.182 avg) Double, 4 RBIs, K, SB

Ben Broussard, 0 for 5, Walk, 3 Ks, SB

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Marlon Byrd, 4 for 8 (.500 avg) 2 Doubles, RBI, K

Adam Melhuse, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Double

Ramon Vazquez, 1 for 4 (.250 avg) K

[Soxfan1]

4/20

[ORS]

JHB mentioned in another thread that perhaps the umps are being evaluated against Pitch-fx. I certainly hope so. On the strike 3 call to Lowrie, Laird set up off the plate, had to move the glove further off the plate, and it still got called.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Just what we need...Manny getting himself ejected.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Youk ends the season with .320/20/110, book it.

[Youk Of The Nation]

It seems like every time Casey gets a hit, it's a line drive. Has he gotten a single on the ground yet?

[jacksonianmarch]

Youk does this all the time. Starts out hot then fizzles after the break.

[Thumper]

Just what we need...Manny getting himself ejected.

 

I'm not watching the game yet, what happened?

 

EDIT: I'm f***ing blacked out because it's the Goddamn Rangers.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Youk does this all the time. Starts out hot then fizzles after the break.

 

Not this season...he was still steady last season post-ASB, this year I think he can finally keep it up. At least, I hope so.

[Youk Of The Nation]

I predict Lugo's first HR next inning.

[das11209]

I predict Lugo's first HR next inning.

 

Can he hit a HR at batting practice?

[Youk Of The Nation]

Can he hit a HR at batting practice?

 

If Timlin is throwing maybe. <_>

[Youk Of The Nation]

We seem to be getting '05-06' Wakefield run support.

[Youk Of The Nation]

39 pitches through four for Wake...after settling down in the second he's been doing very well. Too bad he has to pitch a f***ing shutout every time.

[Beaneater]

Is it just me or have there been lots of throwing errors when Ellsbury's running the bases? Seems like every other time he's on (slight exaggeration) there's some sort of foul-up that gives him extra bases. Is he just making the opposing team nervous when he's on base? Does he have Jedi mind powers?

[Youk Of The Nation]

Is it just me or have there been lots of throwing errors when Ellsbury's running the bases? Seems like every other time he's on (slight exaggeration) there's some sort of foul-up that gives him extra bases. Is he just making the opposing team nervous when he's on base? Does he have Jedi mind powers?

 

I was actually just talking about that to my girlfriend. I think it's just that the opposing teams know how fast he can be, so they rush throws, assuming that rushing them is the only way to catch him. As a result, they throw it into center field and Jacoby scampers to third. It's hilarious.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Seven pitch inning for Wake. How about scoring some motherf***ing goddamn stupid friggin damn runs you sons of bitches.

[Youk Of The Nation]

The thing I like about Cash is he hits on the days he catches Wakefield.

[Beaneater]

I was actually just talking about that to my girlfriend. I think it's just that the opposing teams know how fast he can be' date=' so they rush throws, assuming that rushing them is the only way to catch him. As a result, they throw it into center field and Jacoby scampers to third. It's hilarious.[/quote']

 

That's what I figured, but since I don't actually see the games it's hard to know. Thanks for the confirmatory opinion.

 

So, maybe opposing teams should always let Ellsbury take second base without a throw in order to spare themselves the embarrassment of chucking it into CF.

[Youk Of The Nation]

At least it wasn't a double play. f***in Lugo.

[Cocos Disciples]

Oh hey sup. Jacoby with the knock, tying run on 1st. Lets get something brewing here. Wake isn't doing too bad.

[Cocos Disciples]

Double steal very nice!

[Beaneater]

Another Ellsbury-related question: how the heck is he drawing so many walks? His OBP is about 200 points higher than his BA. Getting walked every 5th at-bat? What the heck? I like the kid and all, but why are pitchers treating him like 2004 Barry Bonds?

[Youk Of The Nation]

Ortiz needs to do something here to take a bit of pressure off of Wake, especially with Manny out. Do you think they'll walk him and go after Thurston, or take their chances on his 'slump' so they can have Thurston instead of Youk leading off next inning?

[ORS]

Millwood has gotten 6" on that half of the plate all day. f***in' ump.

[Youk Of The Nation]

That answers that. Hey does anyone know the record for most consecutive stolen bases to begin a career?