5/6 VS Anaheim

[Dipre]

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Daisuke Matsuzaka, RHP (0-1, 11.57)

 

Matsuzaka's first start back from the disabled list was a roller-coaster event. He was terrific over his first four innings, giving up just one hit and one run. But in the fifth, the Orioles pounded Matsuzaka for six runs. Overall, he gave up seven hits and seven runs (six earned) over 4 2/3 innings. This will be Matsuzaka's first start of 2010 at Fenway Park. Matsuzaka has made 36 career starts at Fenway, going 19-11 with a 4.37 ERA. He has made just two career regular-season starts against the Angels, going 1-1 with a 4.91 ERA. The win came last year, when Matsuzaka fired six shutout innings. Matsuzaka has limited opponents to a .246 average during his career.

 

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Scott Kazmir, LHP (2-1, 5.57)

 

Kazmir continues to make strides toward a return to All-Star form. He pitched effectively in Detroit, holding the Tigers to two runs (one earned) in six innings. He yielded five hits and four walks while striking out seven, bringing his slider into the game along with his fastball and changeup. When he finds his razor-sharp command with all of his pitches, Kazmir will be back in prime form. Kazmir is 8-7 with a 3.59 ERA in 23 career starts against the Red Sox and is 6-4, 3.05 in 13 outings at Fenway Park.

 

Mojos in effect:

 

"Other team uniforms" mojo.

 

"No whining, bitching, moaning or being overly negative" (In fact, people who exhibit this kind of behavior should be issued a one-day ban by the mods so they don't f*** with the mojo)

 

"Adrian Beltre is awesome" mojo.

 

"Big Papi is back" mojo.

 

"Speak in third person" mojo.

 

"Pasta" mojo.

 

"Daisuke is not a total bust" mojo.

 

Why so many mojos? It's hard enough getting a four-game sweep, and harder with Matsuzaka on the mound, but with all this mojo power, we can pull it off....

 

WIN!!!!!!

[Jasonbay44]

A sweep would be awesome, all mojos must be in full effect. Especially this one:

 

"Adrian Beltre is awesome" mojo.

[riverside sluggers]

Scott Kazmir (24 games vs Boston, 8-8 with a 3.96 ERA-----Career at Fenway Park in 14 games, 6-5 with a 3.69 ERA)

Marco Scutaro, 5 for 20 (.250 avg) Double, 3 RBIs, 2 Walks, 4 Ks

Dustin Pedroia, 16 for 31 (.516 avg) 4 Doubles, Triple, HR, 3 RBIs, 7 Walks, K, SB

Victor Martinez, 7 for 13 (.538 avg) Double, HR, 4 RBIs, Walk, K

Kevin Youkilis, 9 for 39 (.231 avg) 3 Doubles, 3 RBIs, 8 Walks, 15 Ks

Mike Lowell, 10 for 43 (.233 avg) 2 Doubles, 4 HRs, 8 RBIs, 4 Walks, 10 Ks

J.D. Drew, 2 for 9 (.222 avg) Triple, RBI, 2 Walks, 3 Ks

Adrian Beltre, 3 for 20 (.150 avg) 3 Walks, 10 Ks

Bill Hall, 2 for 8 (.250 avg) RBI, 2 Ks

Darnell McDonald, 0 for 2

///

Jeremy Hermida, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) 2 Ks

David Ortiz, 9 for 44 (.205 avg) Double, 2 HRs, 8 RBIs, 6 Walks, 11 Ks

Jason Varitek, 6 for 32 (.188 avg) Double, HR, 4 RBIs, 9 Walks, 11 Ks

 

Daisuke Matsuzaka (3 games vs Anaheim, 2-1 with a 6.15 ERA-----Career at Fenway Park in 37 games, 20-11 with a 4.48 ERA)

Erick Aybar, 1 for 4 (.250 avg) Walk, 2 SBs

Bobby Abreu, 4 for 18 (.222 avg) 3 Doubles, RBI, 6 Walks, 7 Ks, 2 SBs

Torii Hunter, 3 for 13 (.231 avg) HR, 4 RBIs, 2 Ks, SB

Kendry Morales, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) Walk

Hideki Matsui, 3 for 14 (.214 avg) Double, Triple, 2 RBIs, 5 Walks, K

Juan Rivera, 1 for 6 (.167 avg) Double, 2 RBIs, K

Howie Kendrick, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Double, 2 RBIs, Walk

Mike Napoli, 0 for 2, 2 Ks

Brandon Wood, 0 for 2, K

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Maicer Izturis, 1 for 6 (.167 avg) Double

 

Kazmir last season vs Boston in 2 games, 2-0 with a 3.27 ERA. At Fenway Park in 2 games, 2-0 with a 3.27 ERA. This season on the road in 3 games, 0-2 with an 8.94 ERA

 

Matsuzaka last season vs Anaheim in 1 game, 1-0 with an 0.00 ERA. At Fenway Park in 6 games, 2-4 with a 5.91 ERA

[redsoxrules]

I would assume Ortiz will sit this one and Lowell will be the DH

[MNSoxChief102]

Kazmir is toast. The Rays did well in dumping him off to the Halos last year, while they could still get something decent back in return.

 

Now if Dice can just hold it together and limit the damage, we should be in line for the sweep.

[MNSoxChief102]

I would assume Ortiz will sit this one and Lowell will be the DH

 

Yep. As far as I've heard, that's going to be the case. Tito basically indicated as much in his reasoning for starting Papi yesterday over Lowell.

[schillingouttheks]

CAPS MOJO?

[RWTP24]

Come on Dice-K.. I live in LA and have been talking a lot of s***. Do not let me down. Here comes the sweep!

[bsox0407]

RED SOX (14-14)

Scutaro SS

Pedroia 2B

Martinez C

Youkilis 1B

Lowell DH

Drew RF

Beltre 3B

Hall LF

McDonald CF

 

Pitching: RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-1, 11.57).

[a700hitter]

Kazmir is toast. The Rays did well in dumping him off to the Halos last year, while they could still get something decent back in return.

 

Now if Dice can just hold it together and limit the damage, we should be in line for the sweep.

Many would say that Dice K is toast too.

[WhiskeyBreath]

Victor Martinez needs some mojo.

[MNSoxChief102]

Many would say that Dice K is toast too.

 

I would agree with them (for the most part).

 

I think he'll turn it around sooner or later. He doesn't strike me as someone who's going to give up fighting anytime soon. Kazmir on the other hand has never really impressed me. He's had a couple nice stretches, but the Rays dumped him off to LA for a reason. He's become eminently hittable.

[msubulldogs21]

One of my friends from Austria is visiting Boston and going to his first ever Sox game tonight. Lets go ahead and finish these guys off.

 

Put me down for Dice going 6 IP, 6 H, 2 BB, 3 ER and a W tonight.

[Dipre]

"Quality start for Dice-K" mojo in full effect.

[VA Sox Fan]

Keep the Dipre mojo rolling!

[Spudboy]

Let's go Charley ("Mr. McGloo").

[YeAuldBroade]

Posting because I always post on Dipre's mojo threads... must .... stay .... consistent.

[bsox0407]

ANGELS (12-17)

Aybar SS

Abreu RF

Hunter CF

Morales 1B

Matsui DH

Rivera LF

Kendrick 2B

Napoli C

Wood 3B

 

Pitching: LHP Scott Kazmir (2-1, 5.57).

[MNSoxChief102]

"Quality start for Dice-K" mojo in full effect.

 

Nice... QSfDKm is a must

[transcam21]

So...many...mojos

[yeszir]

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[Spudboy]

Timely post.

[TedWilliams101]

It's Vu-Ja-De, dice-K walked the leadoff batter.

[redsoxrules]

Dice- BB

[Spudboy]

Great start sushi boy.

[Dipre]

My God Dice-K.

[TedWilliams101]

Two walks straight out of the gate. The usual.

[a700hitter]

It's always nice to set the table for Tori Hunter.

[a700hitter]

It's always nice to set the table for Tori Hunter.

... who kills us.

[TedWilliams101]

I hate Dice-K. We need TIMMAY!