9/8 vs Yankees

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

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Jon Lester(13-8, 3.88 ERA)

 

VS

 

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Hiroki Kuroda(11-10, 2.99 ERA)

 

Things only seem to get better. The Rays lost tonight and we now have an 8.5 lead in the division. We already got the series win, but I want more. Lets sweep these punks, then take care of the Rays. Lester in six straight games has allowed 3 or fewer runs. Can't say the same for Kuroda. We kicked his ass last time he faced us, and has been only getting worse. Even had trouble beating up on the White Sox, LOL. I have a good feeling about this one.

 

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"HEY JACKO, I THINK YOU'RE GOING TO NEED THIS!" - Happy Red Sox fan

[Jacoby_Ellsbury]

Nice grills, Kuroda.

 

If we win all 4 then we basically pay them back for both 2006 and that April game from last year in the same series. Do want.

 

Plus, the way they're going, a 4 game sweep could leave New York so demoralized that the gates will be open for more ass kicking next weekend.

[Jacoby_Ellsbury]

Also, we have 754 runs scored on the season. Only other team even above 700 is Detroit, with 726. After that it's Baltimore with 665 and then everyone else.

[a700hitter]

I am keeping my fingers crossed about this. I don't like the direction this is going.

Brief update on Jacoby Ellsbury

Posted by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff September 7, 2013 10:49 PM

 

NEW YORK — Jacoby Ellsbury is in Colorado tonight and will get a second opinion on his foot from Dr. Thomas Clanton at the Steadman Clinic in Vail on Sunday.

 

“My understanding is … there’s no long-term concern here,” general manager Ben Cherington said before the game this afternoon. “It’s really about how do we best manage it over the course of the next several weeks hopefully, and hopefully he can play a lot in those several weeks.”

 

The testing is being done to determine whether Ellsbury has a fracture in his foot. Obviously that would keep him out longer than a bone bruise or inflammation.

 

Worth noting: If the Red Sox win the division, their first playoff game would not be until Oct. 4. That's nearly a month of time for Ellsbury to heal. But first the Sox have to determine what exactly is wrong with him.

[BornToRun]

BC doesn't sound too concerned. And in Cherington we trust.

[Thunder]

I really like the way Lester's pitched his last few starts. Shutout the Dodgers, then took a loss to the O's but still pitched pretty well, then out dueled Scherzer. That was key. He wasn't sharp, but got out of trouble when he needed to against a very good offense. The Tigers offense is superior to the Skanks, so he should have a pretty easy time.

 

I'll be splitting my time today between Sox and NFL.

[Bellhorn04]

On August 24 the Sox were tied for the AL East lead.

 

On September 7 they were 8.5 games ahead.

 

Am I dreaming here?

[Thunder]

Game time: 1:05 p.m.

 

TV/Radio: NESN, YES, TBS / WEEI, WCBS.

 

Red Sox vs. Kuroda: Drew 8-32, Pedroia 8-24, Ellsbury 8-23, Victorino 6-22, Nava 6-17, Salty 5-20, Carp 5-15, Ortiz 7-12, Gomes 1-10, Napoli 3-9, Berry 2-8, Lavarnway 1-8, Middlebrooks 2-7.

 

Yankees vs. Lester: Jeter 21-63, Cano 14-62, Wells 7-41, A-Rod 9-42, Suzuki 14-41, Granderson 9-32, Overbay 9-25, Reynolds 6-18, Gardner 2-11, Nunez 2-11, Soriano 3-9, Stewart 2-4, Adams 0-2.

 

Stat of the Day: The Sox are 6-1 in September. They were 7-19 in September last season.

 

Notes: The fading Rays lost again last night, so the Red Sox are 8.5 games up in the division with 18 games to play. The Sox now have the best record in baseball and have a four-game lead on Detroit and Oakland for the best record in the American League. ... The Sox are seeking a four-game sweep, having outscored the Yankees 34-25 in the first three games. ... The Sox lead the season series 10-5 with four games to play. They have averaged 6.3 runs against the Yankees this season. ... Lester is 10-5, 4.15 in 24 career starts against the Yankees, 1-1, 4.76 in two this season. He is 5-2, 2.41 in nine starts since the All-Star break. ... Kuroda is 0-3, 7.43 in his last four starts this season and 1-3, 4.66 in four starts against the Sox this season. ... The Yankees are 24-23 since the All-Star break but still only 2.5 games out in the wild card. ... The Sox are hitting .386 with 64 hits (30 for extra bases) and 54 runs in their last four games. ... Napoli is 9 of his last 17 with four homers and nine RBIs. ... Middlebrooks is 9 of 19 in the last four games with six RBIs and three homers. ... The Sox have won five straight, eight of nine, 12 of 14 and 14 of 18.

 

Song of the Day: "Conquest" by The White Stripes.

[VA Sox Fan]

RED SOX (87-57)

Nava RF

Gomes LF

Pedroia 2B

Ortiz DH

Carp 1B

Saltalamacchia C

Drew SS

Middlebrooks 3B

Bradley Jr.

Pitching: LHP Jon Lester (13-8 3.88).

[Thunder]

Is Shane just getting a day off?

[Beaneater]

On August 24 the Sox were tied for the AL East lead.

 

On September 7 they were 8.5 games ahead.

 

Am I dreaming here?

 

This is pure awesome. You could hardly have scripted the last couple of weeks better. Well, OK, you'd have skipped the part about Ellsbury fouling the ball off his foot, but other than that it's been a beautiful stretch of baseball.

[Beaneater]

Is Shane just getting a day off?

 

I think Lester wants to work quickly today, and he was afraid that if Naps and Victorino were in the lineup, the top halves of the innings would take too long. So he asked Farrell to arrange things so the Sox stay under 20 runs. Makes sense.

[Beaneater]

Nava RF

 

At least there's not too much right field for Nava to patrol in the Toilet. Just about 15-20 feet of grass between the basepaths and the warning track, or so it seems.

Edited September 8, 2013 by Beaneater
Apparently, formatting is hard

[Palodios]

Yankees and Red Sox, or Patriots opening day? Tough call.

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

It's not. Pats play away vs a s***** Bills team and it's only the first week. The Red Sox are close to sweeping the Yankees and it's almost the end of the season. I'm super excited for football too(yes, even as a Chargers fan) but football won't get much attention from me. At least not until we're through with the playoffs.

[mvp 78]

162 games at 3-5 hours vs 16 games at 3.5 hours

 

Football is a little bit higher on the radar, especially since the Sox are running away with the division.

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

If the Sox were playing the Marlins, I'd agree. We're not only running away from the division, but in position to sweep the Yankees. I get what you're saying and I do agree football is higher on the radar. I just think between the Red Sox sweeping the Yankees vs road game week 1, I'd choose the Red Sox.

[mvp 78]

You're also a Chargers fan.

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

You are correct sir. Probably why we don't see eye to eye on this. Hope your pats win the division, I'm about to commit robbery on so many dolphins fans.

[SoxFanForsyth]

I know we've already taken the first 3 and the series, but the lineup looks weak with no Ellsbury, Victorino, or Napoli.

 

Oh well, guess Lester will just have to throw a gem, win this one 5-2.

[mvp 78]

You are correct sir. Probably why we don't see eye to eye on this. Hope your pats win the division, I'm about to commit robbery on so many dolphins fans.

 

I hope the Chargers move to a city that will actually support them!

[BornToRun]

I know we've already taken the first 3 and the series, but the lineup looks weak with no Ellsbury, Victorino, or Napoli.

 

Oh well, guess Lester will just have to throw a gem, win this one 5-2.

 

With the level of balls the Yankees have been sucking lately, Julio Lugo could go 3-5 with 2 HR and 5 RBI against them.

[Thunder]

I hope the Chargers move to a city that will actually support them!

 

I hope the Jets become a team that is actually good. Looks like we're both out of luck.

[BornToRun]

I hope the Jets become a team that is actually good. Looks like we're both out of luck.

 

Eh. You had 2 good years. Maybe next century?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm sorry. I'm such a dick

[Jasonbay44]

Steelers and Red Sox/yankees games on at same time. This is gonna be tough to watch both.

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

Got about 30 mins to watch before work. Come on Red Sox! Trying to go into work feeling good about a win.

[jung]

No interest in Pats/Bills with Sox/Yanks going.

[Station 13]

Kuroda threw behind Nava. **** confirmed.

 

And sill waiting for Pedey to go on a 2nd half tear.

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

We didn't score in the first inning in any game this series, it's all good. Do your thing Lester.

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

Ortiz!!