5/15 vs Detroit

[Palodios]

Jon Lester (3-2, 3.71 ERA)

 

http://www.yoursportsmemorabilia.com/shop/images/lester%20headshot.jpg

 

 

vs.

 

Dontrelle Willis (1-1, 3.99)

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In his last four starts, Lester has averaged 7.5 strikeouts, with a .98 ERA, and nearly 7 IP. The last time Willis faced Boston, he throw a no-hit 2 1/3 innings.... but with 6 walks and 5 ER.

 

 

Palodios-is-wearing-his-Lester-Shirt-Today Mojo is in effect.

[riverside sluggers]

Oh yeah, got my Lester jersey on as well. Tito has said that despite lefty Willis starting tonight, Ortiz will be the DH not Lowell

 

Jon Lester (1 game vs Detroit, 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA-----1st career appearance at Comerica Park

Austin Jackson ---

Casper Wells ---

Magglio Ordonez, 1 for 3 (.333 avg)

Miguel Cabrera, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) Walk

Brennan Boesch ---

Brandon Inge, 0 for 2

Gerald Laird, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) Double, 3 Ks

Scott Sizemore ---

Adam Everett, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg) Double, Walk

///

Johnny Damon, 7 for 24 (.292 avg) 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, Walk, 5 Ks

 

Dontrelle Willis (2 games vs Boston, 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA-----Career at Comerica Park in 10 games, 3-3 with a 5.44 ERA

Marco Scutaro, 0 for 1, K

Dustin Pedroia, 0 for 1, Walk

Victor Martinez, 4 for 6 (.667 avg) 2 Doubles, HR, RBI, 4 Walks, K

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

David Ortiz ---

Adrian Beltre, 7 for 9 (.778 avg) 3 Doubles, Triple, HR, 4 RBIs

J.D. Drew, 3 for 12 (.250 avg) 2 Doubles, 4 RBIs, 5 Walks, 6 K

Bill Hall, 4 for 13 (.308 avg) RBI, 3 Ks, SB

Darnell McDonald ---

///

Mike Lowell, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Walk

Jason Varitek, 0 for 3, K

 

Lester hasnt faced Detroit since 2008. On the road this season in 2 games, 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA

 

Willis last season vs Boston in 1 game, 0-1 with a 19.29 ERA. This season at home in 2 games, 1-0 with a 3.27 ERA

[jacksonianmarch]

Willis was scratched again with a fever. Might be time they actually look into his fever. A fever for 5 days in a prime adult is not typical.

[a700hitter]

Willis was scratched again with a fever. Might be time they actually look into his fever. A fever for 5 days in a prime adult is not typical.

Who is starting in his place?

[jacksonianmarch]

It isnt the best source, but Sterling just said it in the Yankee broadcast after Waldman's look around the majors.

[riverside sluggers]

Johnny Damon gets the day off today. Good thing, he has had success against Lester including 2 career homeruns

[redsoxrules]

Scutaro SS

Pedroia 2B

Martinez C

Youkilis 1B

Ortiz DH

Beltre 3B

Drew RF

Hall LF

McDonald CF

[Palodios]

looks like Willis IS pitching. Better for the Sox then.

[Dipre]

Who the hell is Casper Wells?

[yeszir]

Jacko's about ready to pronounce Willis dead

[Beaneater]

Let's see that 8 more times, Jonny!

[Palodios]

Who the hell is Casper Wells?

 

Major league debut, I think they said. I saw Wells, and for some reason my mind shot to Vernon.

[yeszir]

Major league debut' date=' I think they said. I saw Wells, and for some reason my mind shot to Vernon.[/quote']

 

Why not David

[yeszir]

21 balls and 13 strikes. We better get to him.

[yeszir]

I predict a 600 ft homerun.

[yeszir]

I predict a 600 ft homerun.

 

DP works too. Thanks Darnell!

[redsoxrules]

f***, what a wasted chance

[Dipre]

Excellent job McDonald.

[Beaneater]

Urg. Looks like it's going to be one of those games where there's a "Property of Boston Red Sox" sticker on the first and second base bags, and a force field between 2nd and 3rd.

[yeszir]

Urg. Looks like it's going to be one of those games where there's a "Property of Boston Red Sox" sticker on the first and second base bags' date=' and a force field between 2nd and 3rd.[/quote']

 

This describes the Red Sox perfectly.

 

Dontrelle looked like crap. I think we'll get more chances.

[Palodios]

Why not David

 

heh, well, for one, the player was an outfielder.

[Beaneater]

Looks like Willis is getting paid per walk.

[redsoxrules]

V-Mart is awfull, he needs to be moved out of the 3 hole

[Beaneater]

heh' date=' well, for one, the player was an outfielder.[/quote']

 

You should have seen David Wells in his prime, covering territory in the outfield like the light-hoofed gazelle...

[Beaneater]

Looks like Willis is getting paid per walk.

 

And gettin' paid!

[Beaneater]

Walking Adrien Beltre to bring up drew with the sacks packed. I approve!

 

BTW, DFA Ortiz now.

[redsoxrules]

JD!!! that was smoked

[italstallianion]

The good news is that David Ortiz has a 7 game hitting streak. The bad news is that once again I had JD Drew on my bench.

[Dipre]

The good news is that David Ortiz has a 7 game hitting streak. The bad news is that once again I had JD Drew on my bench.

 

<_>

[italstallianion]

<_>

 

 

 

In all fairness, the last time I had benched him was when he had vertigo, so I kept him out of the lineup and I haven't had access to a computer for the past few days so I was not able to start him for the past few days (including tonight).