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Lets see a celebration tonight :D

 

Teams: Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians

Location: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts

Date/Time: September 22, 2008 at 7:05 pm EST

TV: NESN

Starting Pitchers:

 

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# 57 Zach Jackson............ #19 Josh Beckett

 

Celebration on the horizon for Red Sox

Boston (91-64) vs. Cleveland (78-77), Monday, 7:05 p.m. ET

By Ian Browne / MLB.com

 

TORONTO -- The last time the Guardians played a game at Fenway Park, they watched the Red Sox celebrate. There's a chance they will do the same on Monday, in their first visit to Boston since Game 7 of the 2007 American League Championship Series. With the Yankees beating the Orioles on Sunday night, the Red Sox will open their final homestand of the season on Monday with a magic number of one for clinching a spot in the postseason.

 

"We're right on the doorstep," said Red Sox left fielder Jason Bay. "It would be nice if we had a little more control over it. Regardless of what happens, it would be nice to do it on the field. That's just me, having not gone through that before. But either way, if you're in, you're in and I'm sure we'll celebrate at some point." According to David Ortiz, it wouldn't be a whole lot of fun to clinch the easy way -- watching the Yankees lose on television. In fact, Ortiz planned on spending Sunday night monitoring the Packers-Cowboys game, not Yankees-Orioles.

 

"The best way to celebrate is [messing] up your clubhouse," said Ortiz. "I'm not going to be popping champagne at my house." No matter when it happens -- or whether it is via the division title or a Wild Card berth -- there's a virtual certainty the Red Sox will be in the postseason. "That's a good thing," said Ortiz. "To get back in the playoffs, it's good." With seven games left in their season, the Red Sox trail the Tampa Bay Rays by 1 1/2 games in the AL East.

 

"We've got a lot of fun baseball ahead of us," said Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek. One thing that has sparked the Red Sox down the stretch is the resurgence of Jacoby Ellsbury. The center fielder is in the midst of a 12-game hitting streak, during which time he's hit .345 (19-for-55) with four doubles, three triples, one homer and four RBIs. In the opener of this four-game series against the Guardians, the Red Sox send ace Josh Beckett to the mound.

 

Pitching matchup

BOS: RHP Josh Beckett (12-9, 3.96 ERA)

The ace has rediscovered his dominance since returning from the disabled list, allowing just two runs over 19 innings, going 1-0 in that span. Beckett's last start -- a no-decision against the Rays -- was one of his finest of the year. He allowed one run and three hits over eight innings, striking out seven. In 11 starts at Fenway this season, Beckett is 5-4 with a 5.61 ERA. This is Beckett's first start of the season against Cleveland. In his career against the Guardians, Beckett is 1-3 with a 6.57 ERA.

 

CLE: LHP Zach Jackson (0-3, 6.35 ERA)

Jackson didn't look much better in his start Tuesday against the Twins, and was still unable to collect his first win of the season. Jackson, acquired in the CC Sabathia deal, has yet to show dazzling stuff since he was called up after the Paul Byrd trade. He went 5 1/3 innings, allowing seven runs on nine hits. After allowing a run in the first inning, Jackson gave up the bulk of the damage in a four-run fifth inning, when the Twins strung together a double and four singles to creep back into the once-lopsided game. This will be Jackson's first action against Boston.

 

Tidbits

Julio Lugo had another setback in his attempted return back from a severely strained left quad. It's doubtful he will play again this season. ... J.D. Drew, looking to return to the lineup for the first time since Aug. 17, will again have his back looked at by the team's medical staff. ... The Red Sox, who play their last seven games at home, finished with a 39-42 road record.

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This is Jackson's first career start vs Boston, he has previously faced them in 1 relief appearance

 

Zach Jackson (2 games vs Boston, 1-0 with a 2.35 ERA---Career at Fenway Park in 2 games, 1-0 with a 2.35 ERA)

Jacoby Ellsbury, 1 for 4 (.250 avg)

Dustin Pedroia, 0 for 4

David Ortiz, 2 for 3 (.667 avg) Double, HR, RBI, Walk

Kevin Youkilis, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Double, RBI, Walk

Jason Bay, 2 for 4 (.500 avg) 2 Ks

Jed Lowrie, 0 for 3, K

Mark Kotsay, 0 for 3, K

Jason Varitek, 0 for 1, 3 Walks

Jeff Bailey, 1 for 3 (.333 avg)

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Coco Crisp, 0 for 1

Mike Lowell, Walk

David Ross, 2 for 3 (.667 avg) 2 HRs, 3 RBIs

 

Josh Beckett (5 games vs Cleveland, 1-4 with a 6.46 ERA---Career at Fenway Park in 46 games, 21-16 with a 4.79 ERA)

Grady Sizemore, 3 for 16 (.188 avg) Double, 7 Ks

Jamey Carroll, 6 for 18 (.333 avg) RBI, 2 Walks, 2 Ks

Shin-Soo Choo, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) HR, 5 RBIs

Jhonny Peralta, 4 for 10 (.400 avg) Double, 2 Walks

Travis Hafner, 4 for 12 (.333 avg) Double, Triple, HR, 4 RBIs, 3 Walks, K

Ben Francisco, 2 for 2 (1.000 avg) 2 Doubles

Ryan Garko, 0 for 7

Kelly Shoppach, 0 for 2, 2 Ks

Asdrubal Cabrera, 2 for 2 (1.000 avg) RBI, Walk

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Josh Barfield, 0 for 5, 2 Ks

David Dellucci, 0 for 8, K

Sal Fasano, 0 for 3, K

Franklin Gutierrez, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) HR, RBI, K

Victor Martinez, 2 for 11 (.182 avg) HR, 4 RBIs, Walk, 4 Ks

 

Jackson this season on the road in 6 games, 1-2 with a 4.34 ERA

 

Beckett last season vs Cleveland in 2 games, 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA. This season at home in 12 games, 5-5 with a 5.65 ERA

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weak hitting cant score

 

like i said team has no guts and doesnt care

 

Red Sox in September:

 

R/G - 5.47 (higher than the season average of 5.24)

WPCT - .632 (higher than any month besides August)

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no problem they will win all 4 vs us we suck

 

wakefield vs lee tomorrow LOL!

 

carmona will win game 3

 

only shot is aj or game 4 for us halfner ready to finish off scrubs here do it up travis

 

4-1 now game over

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f*** these jokers youk what a scumbag he cant fucing hit no s*** give up now we lose evey game 3rd al east

 

Edit- It's hard to make up stuff dumb enough the match German_Sox stupidity.

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5 innings 2 runs against a pitcher whos never won

 

please fire the hitting coach anything to get this s*** team a win

 

What the f*** is wrong with you? You do realize you come off as the biggest retard ever? Do you understand this?

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no problem they will win all 4 vs us we suck

 

wakefield vs lee tomorrow LOL!

 

carmona will win game 3

 

only shot is aj or game 4 for us halfner ready to finish off scrubs here do it up travis

 

4-1 now game over

 

Travis "Halfner" is hitting .203.

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