July 3 @Hou

[Thunder]

Okay guys, sorry about yesterday. I didn't mean any harm.

Okay, so the Sox are coming off a strong 10-4 win. They are riding a 3 game winning streak going into this one.

 

Pitching matchup: Beckett (6-3, 2.20) vs. Lyles (0-3, 4.75)

This should be an easy one.

[Flynnatic10]

WIN!

[VA Sox Fan]

RED SOX (48-34)

Ellsbury CF

Pedroia 2B

Gonzalez 1B

Youkilis 3B

Drew RF

Reddick LF

Navarro SS

Varitek C

Beckett RHP (6-3, 2.20)

[VA Sox Fan]

ASTROS (29-55)

Bourn CF

Barmes SS

Pence RF

Lee LF

Downs 2B

Wallace 1B

Johnson 3B

Corporan C

Lyles RHP (0-3, 4.75)

[Cocos Disciples]

I'm looking forward to watching Lyles pitch, as he was the top Astros prospect coming into 2011, and BA ranked him 42nd overall.

 

But the Sox should pound him anyway, and Beckett should bounce back from his worst game of the year. Win, sweep, go home.

[a700hitter]

Navarro with the start at SS. Interesting. Is Sutton still with the team, or did he get sent down?

[Cocos Disciples]

Navarro with the start at SS. Interesting. Is Sutton still with the team' date=' or did he get sent down?[/quote']

 

I think he's still there. Navarro got called up when Cameron was DFA'd.

[Palodios]

That's unusual, I actually like this lineup.

[Thunder]

The only thing I don't like is Drew. I can't wait until he gets benched.

[AtWork]

Anyone else notice that Pedroia is on pace for the best WAR of his career thanks to his walk rate, OBP and great defense? If he hits for power in the second half he could be an 8 WAR player this year.

[iortiz]

That's unusual' date=' I actually like this lineup.[/quote']

 

+1

[Thunder]

Let's get ready to play ball!

 

I would've enjoyed these last three games if the roof was open at Minute Maid Park.

Once again, I'm not going to post during the game and here's why:

Tuesday: I posted, Sox loss

Wednesday: I posted Sox loss

Thursday: I didn't post, Sox win

Friday: I didn't post, Sox win

Saturday: I didn't post, Sox win

[AtWork]

Keep an eye on how many curves Beckett throws tonight. I think he may be dealing with finger "contusions".

[boston22407]

WIN!

Go Redsox!

[Cocos Disciples]

Not the easiest 1st for Beckett, but no runs. Lyles looked good in the 1st.

[SoxFanForsyth]

is there anyone in baseball that looks more awkward playing the game than hunter pence??

[iortiz]

We need more patience AB

[Palodios]

The Red Sox have serious issues against low-exposure pitchers. Why is this such a huge issue in this organization?

[iortiz]

This offense hasn't supported Beckett with those 10 Rs/game like they do with the others.

[AtWork]

It's the rule, not the exception that hitters tend to struggle more against pitchers they haven't seen much of before.

[a700hitter]

It's the rule' date=' not the exception that hitters tend to struggle more against pitchers they haven't seen much of before.[/quote']No excuses please. Our offense is not doing the job. We should be abusing this rookie.

[boston22407]

Come on Tek!

[SoxFanForsyth]

Youk is like an old man who struggles to get up after every play. I know he's playing through a lot of injuries, I'm just saying.

[boston22407]

We will take it

[Cocos Disciples]

The catcher just landed right on Youkilis' ankle. That's not good. It's clearly been bothering him for a while now; wouldn't be surprised to see a DL stint or at least a couple games off.

[a700hitter]

How many bruises do ya think Youkilis has on any given day?

[a700hitter]

The catcher just landed right on Youkilis' ankle. That's not good. It's clearly been bothering him for a while now; wouldn't be surprised to see a DL stint or at least a couple games off.

He'll have 4 days at the All Star break to rest.

[SoxFanForsyth]

Good Lord stop letting this little bitch off the hook.

[iortiz]

cheap!

[Thunder]

They should be up 7-0.

If they win and BPEF comes back who makes the game thread tomorrow?