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double play now its up to im thinking timlin to close out the 9th and hope for sox at least to tie it up Sox at 2nd half of 9th inning: Johnny Damon, Edgar Renterria, David Ortiz

um yeah hansen dont bother packing your bags if the sox go to the playoffs--i wasnt at all impressed by his performance--he showed that he is a rookie tonight

yeah thats optimism. true fan

one f***ing batter too early there tito, curt shouldve been pulled after he got the first out frank catalanotto, 9 for 18 vernon wells, 6 for 15 yes lets have curt face them--guess what now because of you, its tied

5-4, curt is getting back his K's up but still he is giving up too many hits still

2-run homerun for the scrubby-looking gregg zaun offense needs to get back out there and work chacin like they did last inning

Gustavo Chacin vs: (career against Red Sox in 2 games a 1-0 record with a 3.27 ERA, career at Fenway Park in 1 game a 7.20 ERA) Johnny Damon, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) 2 Doubles, RBI Edgar Renterria, 4 for 6 (.667 avg) 2 SBs David Ortiz, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) RBI, Walk, 2 Ks Manny Ramirez, 1 for 6 (.167 avg) Jason Varitek, 2 for 4 (.500 avg) RBI, Walk Kevin Millar, 3 for 6 (.500 avg) Bill Mueller, 0 for 4, Walk, K John Olerud, 0 for 2, Walk Curt Schilling vs: (career against Blue Jays in 14 games a 3-6 record with a 5.54 ERA, career at Fenway Park in 41 games a 15-7 record with a 4.42 ERA) Russ Adams, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) RBI, Walk, K Frank Catalanotto, 7 for 15 (.467 avg) 3 Doubles, 4 RBIs, 2 Ks Gabe Gross, 0 for 2, 2 Ks Shea Hillenbrand, 3 for 5 (.600 avg) 2 Ks Eric Hinske, 4 for 15 (.267 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, 3 Ks *Orlando Hudson, 7 for 15 (.467 avg) 2 Doubles, Triple, Walk, 4 Ks, SB Reed Johnson, 0 for 7, 3 Ks Corey Koskie, 0 for 5, Walk, 3 Ks Frank Menechino, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) Walk, 2 Ks Greg Myers, 2 for 13 (.154 avg) RBI, 8 Ks Alex Rios, 3 for 6 (.500 avg) Double, 2 Ks Vernon Wells, 6 for 13 (.462 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 RBIs, Walk, 2 Ks Gregg Zaun, 3 for 14 (.214 avg) HR, 4 RBIs, 7 Ks

pitcher vs batter matchups Mike Mussina vs: (career against Orioles in 17 games a 9-4 record with a 3.77 ERA, career at Camden Yards in 153 games a 77-40 record with a 3.58 ERA) Eric Byrnes, 2 for 8 (.250 avg) Double, K Bernie Castro, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) RBI Sal Fasano, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) Double, K Jay Gibbons, 10 for 31 (.321 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 HRs, 2 RBIs, Walk, 6 Ks Geronimo Gil, 0 for 11, 2 Walks, 4 Ks Chris Gomez, 8 for 32 (.250 avg) 2 Doubles, Walk, 6 Ks Javy Lopez, 8 for 24 (.333 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs, 3 Ks Luis Matos, 9 for 30 (.300 avg) 4 Doubles, HR, 2 RBIs, Walk, 5 Ks Melvin Mora, 8 for 26 (.308 avg) Double, HR, 3 RBIs, 5 Ks David Newhan, 2 for 7 (.286 avg) 2 Ks B.J. Surhoff, 10 for 39 (.256 avg) Double, 4 RBIs, 4 Walks, 10 Ks Miguel Tejada, 13 for 36 (.361 avg) Double, 4 HRs, 12 RBIs, 5 Walks, 4 Ks, SB Walter Young, 0 for 2, 2 Ks Bruce Chen vs: (career against Yankees in 8 games a 1-2 record with a 5.25 ERA, career at Camden Yards in 18 games a 7-3 record with a 3.06 ERA) Mark Bellhorn, 0 for 11, 5 Ks Robinson Cano, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) RBI, Walk Jason Giambi, 3 for 10 (.300 avg) 2 HRs, 3 RBIs, 2 Ks Derek Jeter, 7 for 19 (.368 avg) Double, HR, RBI, Walk, 2 Ks, 3 SBs Matt Lawton, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) Double, 2 Ks Tino Martinez, 0 for 9, 5 Walks, 2 Ks, SB Hideki Matsui, 4 for 17 (.235 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, 2 Ks Jorge Posada, 4 for 16 (.250 avg) 2 HRs, 4 RBIs, 2 Walks, 4 Ks Alex Rodriguez, 3 for 13 (.231 avg) RBI, Walk, 3 Ks, SB Gary Sheffield, 8 for 21 (.381 avg) Double, 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, 2 Walks, 4 Ks Bernie Williams, 3 for 15 (.200 avg) RBI, 2 Ks Tony Womack, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) 2 Walks, 2 Ks, 2 SBs

Chen, Orioles out to stop losing streak New York (92-64) at Baltimore (70-86), 7:05 p.m. ET The Orioles were handed their season-high ninth straight loss Monday as Jason Giambi's three-run homer off Rodrigo Lopez catapulted the Yankees to an 11-3 win. The O's have been outscored 60-35 during the streak and are 0-8 in this stretch of games with the Yankees and Red Sox. They have three more matchups with the Yankees, including Tuesday night when Bruce Chen tries to earn his 13th win. Chen appeared headed to a sparkling outing last Thursday at Yankee Stadium, but he allowed a three-run homer to Jorge Posada in the sixth inning and ended up with the loss. However, Chen has been the most consistent pitcher this season for the Orioles and has likely cemented a spot on the 2006 staff. Right-hander Mike Mussina came of the disabled list last Thursday and tossed six innings, allowing just one unearned run in the Yankees' 7-6 win in the Bronx. Mussina would be slated to pitch in a possible playoff-deciding game against Boston on Sunday. Mussina is second on the club in strikeouts and issued just 46 walks. The Orioles offense has produced just 13 home runs in September, one more than Toronto for the fewest in the Major Leagues. Sunday was the first multihomer game for the O's since Sept. 1. If the Orioles finish the season without a 30-homer player, it was be the third time in the past six years that has occurred. Miguel Tejada leads the team with 26. Pitching matchup BAL: LHP Bruce Chen • 12-10, 3.60 ERA in 2005 • 1-1, 5.40 ERA vs. NYY in 2005 NYY: Mike Mussina • 13-8, 4.20 ERA in 2005 • 1-0, 1.54 ERA vs. BAL in 2005 Quick hits Eddie Rogers socked his first Major League home run on Monday, a two-run shot to left field off Alan Embree. Rogers was hitless in three at-bats in 2005. ... The Yankees announced Monday that Aaron Small will start on Thursday. Small earned his ninth win, allowing four runs in five innings on Sept. 20 against the Orioles. ... Rodrigo Lopez finished the season 1-3 with a 6.18 ERA against the Yankees this season.

the great hall of famer, Ryne Sandberg's picks for season awards including for MVP dont worry yanks, he still has his picks for awards for couple of Yankee players as well http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AlDAX1aJNL5rXbJmSuxOddsRvLYF?slug=rs-alawards092705&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

this is just disgusting to hear, its the frigging 2000's. racism should be long gone by now. sure i laugh and make fun at jeter, but thats about it really, still have respect for the guy. and this "KKK" guy is complaining about him dating white women. what the hell is he supposed to do then, find and meet only girls that are half black/half white haha whatever dude

best offense: edgar is coming around more with hitting 2 doubles (first one wouldve been a HR if not for the wind) and he scored 2 of the 3 runs--david ortiz got 2 RBIs to run his total to the majors leading 142---Manny with his 136th RBI--Damon had gotten the game off with a single to start the 1st inning runs dishonorable mention: Trot Nixon, Bill Mueller, John Olerud and Doug Mirabelli going a combined 0-13 with 1 walk and 4 Ks best defense: Alex f***ing cora with his game ending dive --Bill Mueller doing his campaign for 3rd base gold glove award, John Olerud providing defense at 1st, Manny's underhanded eyes closed catch--and yes i know edgar got his 30th error, but still it didnt look like he shouldve been given that, he was still playing clean D for the whole game best pitching: our ace and game 1 of the playoffs starter Tim Wakefield going 7 strong innings with 1 unearned run on 3 hits, 1 walk, and 6 Ks---he now leads the team in wins (16), innings pitched, ERA (3.96), strikeouts (150)---Jonathan Papelbon is our 8th inning man, even with runners on corners and 1 out he kept his cool and got the last 2 outs---Timlin delivered a 12 pitch inning to close the door and earn his 12th save of the season

cora is such a solid "D" monster out there!! the game ending web gem play of his we're back at first

todays lineups see John Olerud at 1st base (Millar will start tonight), Alex Cora at 2nd base (Tony G will start tonight) Toronto 1) Frank Catalanotto dh 2) Alex Rios rf 3) Vernon Wells cf 4) Shea Hillenbrand 3b 5) Eric Hinske 1b 6) Frank Menechino 2b 7) Aaron Hill ss 8) Gabe Gross lf 9) Guillermo Quiroz c Boston 1) Johnny Damon cf 2) Edgar Renteria ss 3) David Ortiz dh 4) Manny Ramirez lf 5) Trot Nixon rf 6) Bill Mueller 3b 7) John Olerud 1b 8) Doug Mirabelli c 9) Alex Cora 2b

wow this is just so childish, its making me roll my eyes. these yes boards members are giving a disgrace for the yankee fans. multiple posts have them calling Big Papi, ah... Big Poopie seriously now? http://boards.yesnetwork.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=63373&st=50

oddly enough this is Tim Wakefield's first start against the Blue Jays this season updated pitcher vs batter matchups Dave Bush vs: (career against Red Sox in 3 games an 0-2 record with a 11.70 ERA, career at Fenway Park in 1 game a 31.50 ERA) Johnny Damon, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) Walk, 2 SBs Edgar Renterria, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) Double David Ortiz, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) 2 RBIs, Walk Manny Ramirez, 2 for 4 (.500 avg) Double, HR, 3 RBIs, 2 Walks Trot Nixon, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) HR, 2 RBIs, K John Olerud, 2 for 5 (.400 avg) RBI Bill Mueller, 3 for 4 (.750 avg) Kevin Millar, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) 2 RBIs, Walk Jason Varitek, 2 for 4 (.500 avg) HR, RBI, K Tim Wakefield vs: (career against Blue Jays in 38 games an 11-7 record with a 3.96 ERA, career at Fenway Park in 213 games a 63-55 record with a 4.34 ERA) Frank Catalanotto, 14 for 40 (.350 avg) 3 Doubles, 3 HRs, 9 RBIs, 3 Walks, 4 Ks, 2 SBs Gabe Gross, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) K Eric Hinske, 7 for 29 (.241 avg) 2 Doubles, HR, 4 RBIs, 3 Walks, 7 Ks, SB Orlando Hudson, 4 for 20 (.200 avg) Double, HR, 2 RBIs, 2 Ks Reed Johnson, 2 for 18 (.111 avg) Double, 2 Walks, 7 Ks Corey Koskie, 3 for 17 (.176 avg) Double, RBI, 2 Walks, 3 Ks Frank Menechino, 5 for 13 (.385 avg) Triple, 2 Walks, 3 Ks Greg Myers, 7 for 19 (.368 avg) 2 Doubles, 3 RBIs, 5 Ks Alex Rios, 3 for 7 (.429 avg) Double, Triple, K Vernon Wells, 8 for 28 (.286 avg) Double, 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, 5 Ks, SB Gregg Zaun, 3 for 13 (.231 avg) RBI, 2 Walks, 2 Ks

Dont despair sox fans, here's some positive thoughts In need of good news this morning? Consider: After facing David Bush (31.50 ERA at Fenway) this afternoon, the Red Sox face three lefthanded Toronto starters in Gustavo Chacin (12-9, 3.66 ERA), Ted Lilly (9-11, 5.72 ERA), and Scott Downs (4-3, 4.35 ERA). Opposing lefties, in 23 starts at Fenway this season, are 5-10 with a 6.59 ERA. The Sox have won their last nine games in the Fens against lefty starters, last losing was back on July 18 to Tampa Bay's Scott Kazmir. Lefthanded slugger David Ortiz leads all Sox hitters vs. lefty starters at Fenway in average (.383), home runs (4), and RBIs (13).

im sorry but a-rod deserves another glove in the face for being too cocky

NFL WEEK 3 PICKS i did better this past wknd, bold for correct: Atlanta vs Buffalo Cincinnati vs Chicago Jacksonville vs NY Jets Oakland vs Phildaelphia Tennesse vs St. Louis Carolina vs Miami Cleveland vs Indianapolis New Orleans vs Minnesota Tampa Bay vs Green Bay Dallas vs San Francisco Arizona vs Seattle New England vs Pittsburgh- ( i dreamt right ) NY Giants vs San Diego Kansas City vs Denver

its still a 5 days wait for him, would 15 or 20 extra pitches really make him hittable for saturday's game

why was randy johnson taken out after just 6 innings, he had thrown only 87 pitches

just one quick question for the yankee fans, isnt this considered as a jinx? these are already on sale online: http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2114173 falls in the lines with teh sox who had put the world series emblem behind home plate during game 7 of a playoff series couple of years ago

Boston hands down has to win each game vs the Blue Jays to be tied with NY--This Orioles bunch is just a sad bunch of players, i noticed it during the 3 game serie we just had against them. they really cant wait for the season to end. Need to look and learn from the d-rays, at least they are playing for pride

eh Scott Downs, sometimes he can be good, other times he can be blown out of the water

only game that really has me biting my nails, is game 4 that clement pitches. this season the blue jays have been his daddy