5/7 vs NYY

[Dipre]

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BOS Josh Beckett, RHP (1-0, 6.31)

 

The ace recovered nicely from a two-start slump by allowing just six hits and two runs over seven innings against the Orioles in his last outing. Beckett took a no-decision in a game the Red Sox lost in 10 innings. This is the first time Beckett has faced the Yankees since Opening Night, when he gave up eight hits and five runs over 4 2/3 innings. The Red Sox won that game, 9-7, but Beckett didn't factor in the decision. Beckett has had mixed results against the Yankees in his career, going 9-5 with a 5.51 ERA. The righty has made 65 career starts at Fenway, going 31-17 with a 4.53 ERA. Opponents are hitting .303 against him this season.

 

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NYY Phil Hughes, RHP (3-0, 1.44)

 

Hughes draws the nod as the Yankees begin their second trip to Fenway Park this season, getting the ball for his fifth start of the campaign. The Yankees bypassed struggling Javier Vazquez in part because of their trust in Hughes, who hurled seven innings of scoreless four-hit ball against the White Sox in his last start on Saturday. A Red Sox fan growing up in California, Hughes is 0-2 with a 7.62 ERA in eight career games vs. Boston, including two starts. His last start against the Red Sox came on May 4, 2009, in New York, when Boston hit him for three earned runs in a four-inning losing decision.

 

WIN!!!!

[italstallianion]

I'll be at the game.

[YeAuldBroade]

.... posting on the thread -- keeping the mojo flowing.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Awesome with the mojo.

[a700hitter]

I'll be at the game.

You start us off. I'm going on Sunday.

[YeAuldBroade]

If they lose Saturday or Sunday - we'll know who to blame.

[italstallianion]

For the record, the Sox are 4-1 in games I've been to and 1-0 vs. the Yankees.

[a700hitter]

If they lose Saturday or Sunday - we'll know who to blame.

Coco broke his hex this year.

[Spudboy]

Bring it bad boys! Let's see what ya' got!

[Cocos Disciples]

Coco broke his hex this year.

For realsies. 3-1 this year. And I'm going Sunday, Monday and Wednesday.

[Migual Cabrera 2 sox 2009]

Hughes has been filthy this year, I hope Sox work the count tomorrow and get him out asap. Also in a non biased question if you owned Phil Hughes in fantasy baseball would you start him tomorrow

[CoachC.]

Hughes has been filthy this year' date=' I hope Sox work the count tomorrow and get him out asap. Also in a non biased question if you owned Phil Hughes in fantasy baseball would you start him tomorrow[/quote']

 

I do and I am

 

I actually own both Beckett and Hughes (and Lackey ... and Shields)

[Chamomile]

Hughes has been filthy this year' date=' I hope Sox work the count tomorrow and get him out asap. Also in a non biased question if you owned Phil Hughes in fantasy baseball would you start him tomorrow[/quote']

 

So far, Hughes has faced LAA (.708 OPS), Oakland (.692 OPS), Baltimore (.700 OPS) and Chicago (.715 OPS). He'll be going from all below league average teams to the second best offensive team in the American League. That, coupled with the fact that he has a .162 BABIP doesn't bode well for him.

 

Tomorrow will be his first true test of the season.

[Beaneater]

So far, Hughes has faced LAA (.708 OPS), Oakland (.692 OPS), Baltimore (.700 OPS) and Chicago (.715 OPS). He'll be going from all below league average teams to the second best offensive team in the American League. That, coupled with the fact that he has a .162 BABIP doesn't bode well for him.

 

Tomorrow will be his first true test of the season.

 

Thanks for the numbers. I was thinking the same thing last night without the quantitative backup. Wouldn't be surprised to see that ERA take a (big) hit today.

 

Or we could make him look like the second coming of Walter Johnson. We're good at that, too.

[YAZMAN]

Keep it going.

[VA Sox Fan]

Keep the Dipre mojo rolling!!

[riverside sluggers]

Phil Hughes (8 games vs Boston, 0-2 with a 7.62 ERA-----Career at Fenway Park in 3 games, 0-1 with a 10.29 ERA)

Marco Scutaro, 2 for 8 (.250 avg) Walk

Dustin Pedroia, 0 for 8, Walk, 2 Ks

J.D. Drew, 2 for 3 (.667 avg) Triple, 4 Walks

Kevin Youkilis, 2 for 7 (.286 avg) HR, 4 RBIs, 2 Ks

David Ortiz, 2 for 2 (1.000 avg) 2 Doubles, RBI, 2 Walks

Adrian Beltre, 0 for 4, 2 Ks

Jeremy Hermida ---

Jason Varitek, 0 for 3, K

Darnell McDonald ---

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Bill Hall, 0 for 1, K

Mike Lowell, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) HR, 2 RBIs

Victor MartineZ, 2 for 4 (.500 avg) Double, K

 

Josh Beckett (18 games vs New York, 9-5 with a 5.51 ERA-----Career at Fenway Park in 65 games, 31-17 with a 4.53 ERA)

Derek Jeter, 17 for 54 (.315 avg) Double, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 2 Walks, 3 Ks, 3 SBs

Nick Johnson, 3 for 11 (.273 avg) Triple, 2 RBIs, 5 Walks, 3 Ks

Mark Teixeira, 3 for 23 (.130 avg) RBI, 5 Walks, 8 Ks

Alex Rodriguez, 12 for 46 (.261 avg) 3 Doubles, 2 HRs, 10 RBIs, 5 Walks, 10 Ks, SB

Robinson Cano, 17 for 47 (.362 avg) 6 Doubles, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs, 4 Walks, 4 Ks

Nick Swisher, 6 for 22 (.273 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, 5 Walks, 6 Ks

Brett Gardner, 2 for 12 (.167 avg) RBI, 4 Ks, SB

Francisco Cervelli ---

Randy Winn, 2 for 8 (.250 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, 2 Ks

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Ramiro Pena, 0 for 3, K

Jorge Posada, 11 for 33 (.333 avg) Double, HR, 4 RBIs, 3 Walks, 10 Ks, SB

Marcus Thames, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) HR, RBI, 2 Ks

 

Hughes last season vs Boston in 7 games, 0-1 with a 4.09 ERA. At Fenway Park in 2 games, 3.60 ERA. This season on the road in 2 games, 1-0 with a 1.38 ERA

 

Beckett this season vs New York in 1 game, 9.64 ERA. At home in 3 games, 5.79 ERA

[jacksonianmarch]

Lets see if Hughes can make his case for ace type status tonight

[example1]

Lets see if Hughes can make his case for ace type status tonight

 

Hughes is a beast.

[Dipre]

Lets see if Hughes can make his case for ace type status tonight

 

I'm surprised. If the Sox offense is as s***** as you describe it, then Hughes dominating shouldn't elevate him to ace status, it should simply be par for the course.

[italstallianion]

I wonder what sign I should bring? I was thinking about wearing my "A-rod goes limp in the playoffs" T-shirt. It was either that or "Jesus hates the Yankees"

[Beaneater]

I wonder what sign I should bring? I was thinking about wearing my "A-rod goes limp in the playoffs" T-shirt. It was either that or "Jesus hates the Yankees"

 

Last night there was some support for an "A-Rod is a Beastly Centaur" sign. Appropriately illustrated, of course. But that might not be your style.

[italstallianion]

Last night there was some support for an "A-Rod is a Beastly Centaur" sign. Appropriately illustrated' date=' of course. But that might not be your style.[/quote']

 

 

 

That would be perfect is ABC is broadcasting the game.

[VA Sox Fan]

That would be perfect is ABC is broadcasting the game.

 

It's also going to be on the MLB Network.

 

Where are you sitting?

[italstallianion]

Right Field, not too far back.

[JimEdHOF2009]

Lets see if Hughes can make his case for ace type status tonight

 

4 games in and he is now approaching ace-like status? LOLOLOL! Typical nonsensical, blowhard, Yankee trash.

 

Hughes is going to get lit-up.. He is not close to an ace.. He has pitched well against the dregs of the AL.. He won't last 7 tonight.. I expect him to get run before the 6th inning. Clay has much better stuff than Hughes and it will show this weekend.

 

Hughes has pitched against these PITIFUL offenses...Using runs-scored as the metric... These are the MLB rankings for the teams Baby Hughzey has faced

 

White Sox #24

Baltimore #27

OAK #17

LAA #23

 

**Not one team in the top-half in runs scored.

 

Clay has pitched against....

 

TAM #1 (5 IP 0 ER, 7 K's)

TOR #9 (8 IP, 1 ER)

TEX #12 (6.2 IP, 3 ER, 10 K's)

KC #19

LAA #23

 

 

The reason I brought this up is because a Yankee fan was trying to tell me how much better Hughes was than Buchholz and he was citing Hughes's superior ERA and WHIP. This is due in large part to the teams he has faced. The Yankees wanted to get his confidence up going into Fenway. Anybody who knows anything about baseball knows Clay Buchholz has better stuff than Hughes.. Not only does he throw harder, but his curve and change-up are so much better it is not even debateable. This myopic Yankee fan pretty much sums up most of the Yankee fanbase I have come in contact with....they are morons. They are similar to fans on here who cite Adrian Gonzalez's high .800 lifetime OPS as a reason he is not better than Ryan Howard--totally ignoring Park Factors.

 

This weekend I fully expect Clay to out-pitch Hughes...though they are not opposing each other. The Yankees and their fans will have no excuses.... Clay will be facing a much tougher lineup..and will succeed. Hughes will be facing 5 or 6 good hitters and get rocked.

[RWTP24]

Let's go Sox! Three big games, so I hope they start if off right.

[Beaneater]

That would be perfect is ABC is broadcasting the game.

 

Well played.

[bsox0407]

RED SOX (15-14)

Marco Scutaro SS

Dustin Pedroia 2B

J.D. Drew RF

Kevin Youkilis 1B

David Ortiz DH

Adrian Beltre 3B

Jeremy Hermida LF

Jason Varitek C

Darnell McDonald CF

 

Pitching: RHP Josh Beckett (1-0, 6.31).

[a700hitter]

No VMart. s***!