6/18 - Not so sunny in Philadelphia

[Thumper]

Won't be on during the afternoon, so to secure another win, here's tomorrow's game thread.

 

Teams: Boston Red Sox (45-30) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (43-31)

Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Game Time: 1:05pm EST

Viewing: MLB.tv, NESN

 

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http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/logos/38x45/bos_38x45.gif #63 Justin Masterson, RHP (3-1, 2.90)

http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/logos/38x45/phi_38x45.gif #38 Kyle Kendrick, RHP (6-2, 4.54)

 

Scouting Report:

Red Sox: In his last start, the right-hander suffered his first loss in the Majors -- but had one of his best outings. He set new career bests in innings (6 2/3) and strikeouts (nine) while walking three. Masterson was undone by the home run ball, giving up long balls to Jay Bruce on a slider and Adam Dunn on a sinker. This could be Masterson's last start if Daisuke Matsuzaka is cleared to return from a mild strain of his right rotator cuff.

 

Phillies: Kendrick turned in a workmanlike performance while receiving staggering run support in his last outing. The right-hander went seven innings and allowed just two runs (one earned) in a 20-2 win. Kendrick's ability to focus with a big cushion was pleasing to manager Charlie Manuel. The Phils are 10-1 in Kendrick's last 11 starts and 11-4 overall in his starts. Kendrick got through seven innings on 94 pitches and allowed just one walk and eight hits.

 

All right, let's take 2 from these Phillies.

 

Mojo of the day,

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WIN!

[TheKilo]

cocks

[yeszir]

Hopefully Kyle Kendrick doesn't turn into Kendrick Perkins.

[BoSox21]

Lineups

 

Boston:

 

Ellsbury-LF

Pedroia-2B

Drew-RF

Lowell-3B

Casey-1B

Varitek-C

Crisp-CF

Lugo-SS

Masterson-SP

 

Philadelphia:

 

Rollins-SS

Victorino-CF

Utley-2B

Howard-1B

Burrell-LF

Jenkins-RF

Dobbs-3B

Ruiz-C

Kendrick-SP

 

Manny gets the next two days off (off-day tomorrow) after slightly aggravating his hammy last night

[BoSox21]

back to back singles by Ellsbury and Dutty, back to back homers by Drew and Lowell

 

4-0 Sox

 

JD Drew is absolutely ridiculous

[msubulldogs21]

Drew continues to RAKE today hitting the 3 run shot and doubling off the wall.

[BoSox21]

Moss got a pinch-hit 2-run single, 6-1 Sox

 

why was Moss pinching for Coco, any injury?

[msubulldogs21]

why was Moss pinching for Coco' date=' any injury?[/quote']

 

They haven't said anything just yet, although it has to be a tweak of some sort.

 

Moss into LF with Ellsbury moving to CF.

[BoSox21]

Pedroia is really starting to rake the ball and if he's doing it in front of Drew, this team is gonna score massive runs

[a700hitter]

They haven't said anything just yet, although it has to be a tweak of some sort.

 

Moss into LF with Ellsbury moving to CF.

It is being reported that he had some discomfort in his hand, but it is not considered to be serious.

[a700hitter]

Lugo with a double continues to out hit Jeter.

[msubulldogs21]

Masterson in a little bit of trouble now. 2nd/3rd one out with the heart of the order coming up.

 

Philly has cut it to 7-2.

[BoSox21]

Masterson in a little bit of trouble now. 2nd/3rd one out with the heart of the order coming up.

 

Philly has cut it to 7-2.

 

I like how Masterson got out of it with minimal damage though

[msubulldogs21]

'Tek cannot buy a hit as of late.

 

Drew is 4-4. 2 singles, a double, a 3 run shot, and 4 RBI's. If only he could get a triple and hit for the cycle. That would be great considering how bad Philly fans hate him.

[BoSox21]

Drew is absolutely sick right now

 

Masterson is out in line for the win with 5 solid innings

[ksushi]

Who is replacing Masterson? I'm at work and gameday isn't working for some reason.

[BoSox21]

Who is replacing Masterson? I'm at work and gameday isn't working for some reason.

 

Lopez is in and retired Howard, Burrell and Jenkins in order

[msubulldogs21]

Hansen brought in to start the 7th.

 

Odd, considering Lopez just batted for himself last inning.

[msubulldogs21]

Geez Hansen.

 

Pedro Feliz gets a base hit to score 2. Phillies cut the lead to 7-4. Hansen retires no one and looked awful.

[ORS]

Mmm'bop

[msubulldogs21]

Honestly, after Lopez had a 1-2-3 6th, I'm pretty surprised he didn't come back to pitch the7th.

[BoSox21]

well, Hansen is back to sucking. I guess I should leave the country again, that's literally the only period of time he pitched well this year

 

Honestly' date=' after Lopez had a 1-2-3 6th, I'm pretty surprised he didn't come back to pitch the7th.[/quote']

 

on 11 pitches no less

[msubulldogs21]

Manny D comes in and walks Rollins.

 

2 on no out. Bow up guys.

[msubulldogs21]

Yes! Delcarmen gets Victorinio, Utley, and Howard to get out of the inning.

 

7-4 Sox after 7.

[ORS]

Pop, lineout, K against Victorino, Utley, Howard. Nicely done, MDC.

[ksushi]

Big showing from MDC today. We need someone to step up and take a set up job.

[msubulldogs21]

Papelbon gets the save 1-2-3.

 

Sox win 7-4. Big series win.

[BoSox21]

MDC was very good today

[redsoxrules]

JD Drew = AllStar

[ksushi]

JD Drew = potential MVP candidate if he keeps this up.