Atlanta - 000 000 300 - 3 10 1Box
Red Sox - 120 450 10x - 13 18 0
Dice: 8-9-3-0-6, 104
Lowell: 4-for-5, 2 doubles, grand slam, 5 RBI
Ortiz: 3-for-3, BB, double, 2 runs scored
Crisp: Single, double, 2 RBI
Home runs: Lugo, Youkilis, Lowell, Pena
10.5
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Anthony Lerew (6.52, 60 ERA+) / Daisuke Matsuzaka (4.17, 104 ERA+)
In his last two starts (16 innings), Matsuzaka has allowed only two runs, 11 hits and three walks -- and he's struck out 13.
(Yankees-Mets at 4 PM)
If you missed Jerry Remy's air guitar misadventure the other night, enjoy.
Great headline, N D train!
ReplyDeleteI miss seeing the NYC tabs on the subway. Good thing you bring them to us as needed.
Weather at Fenway: "intermittent light rain showers this afternoon".
ReplyDeleteGlobe, 12:24: "Not only has it gotten slightly warmer here at Fenway Park, but the grounds crew has taken the tarp off the field."
It has been raining as late as 11:20.
Lineups, courtesy of the Glob:
ReplyDelete1. Julio Lugo, SS
2. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Manny Ramirez, LF
5. J.D. Drew, RF
6. Mike Lowell, 3B
7. Jason Varitek, C
8. Coco Crisp, CF
9. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
1. Kelly Johnson, 2B
2. Edgar Renteria, SS
3. Chipper Jones, 3B
4. Andruw Jones, CF
5. Brian McCann, C
6. Jeff Francoeur, RF
7. Scott Thorman, 1B
8. Matt Diaz, DH
9. Willie Harris, LF
The Globe's Nick Cafardo was down in Tampa watching the TCM pitch for Tampa. Scroll down here for info.
ReplyDeleteBefore the game, Tampa catcher Francisco Cervelli called his mom in Venezuela to tell her he would be catching Clemens. He had to explain to her who Clemens was.
The Globe's Nick Cafardo was down in Tampa watching the TCM pitch for Tampa.
ReplyDeleteYou can read that sentence in Orsillo's voice.
Don logs an "Outstanding" before the first pitch!
ReplyDeleteDrinking words (not for me, sadly, being at work) -- how about:
Canvas Alley
Very gone
Full bore
Here we go!
E-Rent singles with one out, but that's it for ATL in the 1st. 12 pitches for Dice.
ReplyDeleteLugo!!!
ReplyDelete1-0.
HR into the Monster Seats.
After Yook flies to right, Ortiz walks, Manny doubles, and after 2 balls to Drew, they BBI him.
ReplyDeleteLoaded with 1 out for Lowell.
ATL pen already up!
ReplyDeleteBases loaded for LOL. no double play, no double play
ReplyDeleteC'mon, make 'em pay Tek.
ReplyDeleteAnyone else feel this could be Drew's breakout? Who better than against AAAA?
But Lowell flies to CF and Tek flies to LF. Bah.
ReplyDelete1-0 Sox after 1.
LOB-otomy for the Sox. Grrr.
ReplyDeleteIf Drew breaks out, expect it in the day game since he bats 200 against Smoltz. Which is why I expect Hinske in the night cap playing rf.
ReplyDeleteAnother one-out given up by Dice, but he gets the 3-6-1 DP, coming off the bag for the throw and tagging the runner himself.
ReplyDeleteWas that a 6 pitch inning? A 6 pitch inning? Lord.
ReplyDeleteYup. 6. 18 for the 2 innings.
ReplyDeleteYOOOOOOOOOOOOOK!
ReplyDelete2-run HR to straight away CF.
3-0.
Lareeewwww is this is getting ugly. WTG GGOW.
ReplyDeleteATL pen back up and another trip to mound by Roger "Second Spitter" MacDowell.
ReplyDeleteLet's go, Manny!
F9 for Manny. 3-0 after 2.
ReplyDeleteJust thinking about the MFY coming in and checking the TV and seeing the Sox up early again. ... They have to be pressing now. Don't wanna lose two to the Stems and fall 11 back.
Manny's got a gun!
ReplyDeleteDon't run on MBM!!!
The Braves got ripped off there. Yep, he was in there. Still, will take that.
ReplyDeleteManny with the quick, sidearm whip throw that comes into second base perfectly on target on one bounce.
ReplyDeleteYEAH!!
Dice PC: 12-8-9 = 27
ReplyDeleteLerew PC: 27-21 = 48
ATL goes to the pen. ?!!?
ReplyDeleteTina with the "full bore"!
ReplyDeleteYour choice as to a drink.
No drinking on Tina.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I do always think her last name sounds like cerveza.
Holy Shit!!!
ReplyDeleteSL wearing shoes with Papi's face on them.
I need a pair!
Sell those things! How many shoes would they sell in the first week? A million?
ReplyDeleteDon: "Chipper Jones ... you've been Dice-K'd!"
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm, I don't like it.
Too fake sounding, too Michael Kayish.
ReplyDelete"Both down by way of the K!"
ReplyDeleteThat's better.
Coco GIDP to Renteria is *perfect.* We're paying Renteria 4m a year to turn that DP against us, hit by the guy hitting .237 we got from the Renteria trade.
ReplyDeleteThings come full circle.
Actually, it's more Sterling than Kay. Just wanna be accurate.
ReplyDeleteBetter than Waldman: "THAT IS THE MOST DRAMATIC STRIKEOUT I HAVE EVER WITNESSED."
ReplyDeleteSide note: what is the most dramatic strikeout you've ever seen? It would have to be Game 6 of the 04 ALCS, right?
ReplyDeleteDice has allowed a single in each of the first four innings, but none of those runners has advanced to second.
ReplyDeleteLast two outings and this one, it sure looks like he's more comfortable.
what is the most dramatic strikeout you've ever seen?
ReplyDeleteYeah, gotta love the Thermos.
But Lowe's freezing of Long to end the 2003 ALDS is a VERY close second. Man, that pitch was nasty.
"Chipper Jones ... you've been Dice-K'd!"
ReplyDeleteI like it!!!
Redman killed us last june or july, so while i'm not exactly quaking, I don't think we're gonna tee off. Most importantly, see lots of pitches, and destroy their 'pen for tonight and tomorrow. With Gonzalez gone, getting Soriano over with in garbage time would be a dream.
ReplyDeleteDon't be surprised to see their closer if there's garbage time, since they're doing a Zumaya/Jones thing.
Off to see a show in Boston, then dinner, have a good one all.
Fucking blackout on mlb.tv, ex-middleweight Pat "Irish" Lawlor (who once fought Roberto Duran) can't figure out how to get NESN going in the bar. All right, maybe I don't need to be in the bar before noon, but I like to watch Matsuzaka.
ReplyDeleteFor now it's the RKO feed and watching Kaibutsu's ERA sink down past four -- keep goin', buddy. Ganbatte.
Another pitcher for Atlanta? At this rate Cox should burn thru his whole staff by the 3rd inning of game 2.
ReplyDeleteYeah, gotta love the Thermos.
ReplyDeleteI thought of that too.
But who can remember all the dramatic strikeouts you've seen? I sure can't.
But who can remember all the dramatic strikeouts you've seen? I sure can't.
ReplyDeleteI thought of Lowe/Long immediately. And how I practically levitated out of my chair. If they are dramatic enough, you remember.
Plus Lowe did the crotch slap/grab that made Miggy's kids cry.
ReplyDeleteLowe might actually top the Thermos in my mind.
The Thermos?
ReplyDeleteYou gotta work on that glossary, Allan.
COCO!!!!! Fuckin' A!
ReplyDeleteBasket catch over his shoulder heading just tot he left of the triangle.
Damn!!
Dice PC: 12-6-9 17-13 = 57
ReplyDeleteAnother CG?
Tony Clark = Thermos.
ReplyDeleteWhen he was with the 2002 Sox, everyone got off to a hot start except him. He stayed cold while all around him was hot. A Thermos.
Sox 5th: Inning opens with sngles from Tizzle, Manny and DJ Werd.
ReplyDeleteGRAND SLAM LOWELL!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDid that ball go as far as gameday says it did?
ReplyDeleteThat was fun even just to listen to!
ReplyDeleteCrushed over everything in left.
ReplyDelete7-0.
Ball's in your court, Yanks!
Lowell about the only regular who is hitting better than expected. Everyone else is about the same or down.
ReplyDeleteReally, what about Yook , you expected him to hit .333
ReplyDeleteSo at 28-12, we're on pace to finish with what? 113 wins.
ReplyDeleteYes, work on the glossary!! Right now, get to work.
ReplyDeleteIf they are dramatic enough, you remember.
If enough of your brain cells are still functioning.
Yook has been hot, yeah.
ReplyDeleteTizzle, Manny and DJ Werd
ReplyDeleteDJ Werd: I get a nickel every time you say that.
Both Yook's and Tiz's average (.315) is higher than expected.
ReplyDeleteMost hitters have been doing less than what we'd normally expect.
Did you know Mike Lowell's father's name is Ekim?
ReplyDeleteDid you know Mike Lowell's father's name is Ekim?
ReplyDeleteHeh. Still not as good as Ococ. You know, Crisp's dad.
10-pitch sixth for Dice. 67 total.
ReplyDeleteNot only that, but he just sent me an email:
"I have a question for Sean: How you like me now?"
Speaking about angering the baseball gods ... don't worry.
ReplyDeleteGod is playing for us. He's the DH.
Walk, single, single, double.
Allan, stop attacking Sean.
ReplyDelete***
Hey, did you hear that? The longest name in MLB history? Cool.
Jerry of course afraid to attempt it.
Salty.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. Anyone who is too worried about a possible collapse to enjoy this glorious season is so foolish. It is SO. MUCH. FUN.
ReplyDeleteSaltalamacchia.
ReplyDelete...
I like Mike.
Mike's having quite the day.
ReplyDeleteSaltalamacchia
:-)
Coco doubles in 2 more runs with an 11-pitch at-bat.
ReplyDeletebbcbcfffff, then 2B to lcf.
10-0.
+10
ReplyDeleteWhy is that number so familiar? :)
E6gar.
ReplyDelete2nd and 3rd for Lugo.
Nice, Coco.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to Bjork tonight so won't see the second game. Might watch some Yanks -- I dunno.
Trivia: I share a last name with the guy who hit the HR off of Clemens, with a minor spelling difference. Interesting only because it's not a name you hear much.
Atlanta needs some better pitching, paronto!
ReplyDeleteLugo doubles in two more. 12-0.
ReplyDeleteBraves: 158 pitches through 5 2/3 innings.
ReplyDeleteDiceK: 67 pitches through 6 innings.
Braves are my NL team, so it's a bit of a mixed blessing for me.
ReplyDeleteIn 6 innings:
ReplyDeleteATL pitchers have thrown 162 pitches. Dice has thrown 67.
ATL has not had a runner past first base.
We lead 12-0 on 15 hits and 6 walks.
Braves are my NL team, so it's a bit of a mixed blessing for me.
ReplyDeleteKinda like how I feel being forced to want the Mets to win.
this is ugly. But it's a good kind of ugly.
ReplyDeletephrenile and i doing the same addition.
ReplyDeleteAtlanta needs some better pitching, paronto!
ReplyDelete*groan*
this is ugly. But it's a good kind of ugly.
ReplyDeleteI think it's bee-yoo-tee-ful.
Alright, one guy to second.
ReplyDeleteDamn, there goes the shutout.
ReplyDelete...
aggrr and a HR. 12-3.
Braves on the board. Dice-K sucks.
ReplyDeleteIs anyone watching this game? Is WMP just missing these plays or are they not catchable? Hard to tell by listening to the radio.
ReplyDeleteIs anyone watching this game?
ReplyDeleteUh, yes.
Larry's hit into the corner might have been catchable, but it would have be a gem. He did pull up, but it hit the dirt right in frnt of the 310 mark.
The other one was lined over his head off the wall. He turned the wrong way, but didn't seem to have a chance. He bobbled it a bit, but it was still a single.
Super Genius!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I forgive WMP.
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!
ReplyDeleteWMP's ball just landed on my desk!!!
That Sanchez-Ramirez for Lowell trade is looking better every day. Even if we did have to take that piece of garbage Beckett in the deal.
ReplyDelete4-for-5, two singles, double, home run, 5 RBI, 2 runs scored.
Dice still dealing. Hell of a splitter for a K of Johnson in the 8th.
ReplyDeleteWe got this guy for the next 6 years?!?!?!
Where will Igawa be in 2012?
Dear Fenway Fans:
ReplyDeleteCould you morons stop doing the wave for a fucking minute or two and cheer this magnificent pitching performance?
Thanks.
Shouldn't this Be Joel Pinero time?
ReplyDeleteDoes it look like Dice-K is going to come back in? They may as well let him finish, save the bullpen. Even Pinero.
ReplyDeleteWave is obnoxious and the early "Sweet Caroline" kind of a thumb in the Braves' eye.
Snyder coming in for the 9th.
ReplyDeleteBraves announcers sound very glum. Going to commercial, they said, "Red Sox by a bunch."
ReplyDeleteLast 2 starts for Dice: 17 innings and 0 walks.
ReplyDeletePosada bases-load RBI groundout in the first vs. Glavine, who walked two. 2 outs, first and third for Abreu.
ReplyDelete10.5, bitches!
ReplyDeleteSee y'all for the nightcap.
ReplyDeleteNYY get 1 in the top of the 1st, but the first two Mets single off Rasner.
ReplyDeleteRasner hurt on the second hit, leaving game! Mike Myers in.
ReplyDeletehahahahahahahahahah!!!!
Last 2 starts for Dice: 17 innings and 0 walks.
ReplyDeleteWhen he's not walking folks, he's going to do well. Maybe not the sparkling ERA you might admire, but you can trade that pleasure in for knowing he often gets better as the game goes on.
Go Mets! I feel for my Yankee fan friends a little, but the truth is that no hole is deep enough.
Showing Lowell's salami on Fox as Myers warms up!
ReplyDelete(ignore how that sort of sounds)
And Rasner's (1-2, 3.28 ERA into today) hurt in the first inning. Myers in.
ReplyDeleteMyers to Beltran: 7 pitches and 3 throws to first.
ReplyDeleteFinally, a sac fly to short CF. Noodlearm can barely get it to the mound to be cut off.
1-1.
Wright follows with an HR.
ReplyDelete3-1 Stems, after 1.
Did anybody else just see the post-game interview of Dice-K where he said that he thinks he could pitch up to 140-150 pitches a game?
ReplyDeleteDid I mishear that or something? That's an incredulous number.
I don't know what his average was in Japan, but I'll bet he threw that many every so often. Hell, he once had a bullpen session (last year?) of 330 pitches!!!
ReplyDeleteG42 post is up if anyone watching the Mets wants to comment.
True. Now, this guy is a true ace/bulldog. He's definitely worth the millions he spent to get him.
ReplyDeleteClearly I'm late to this party! But if I recall correctly, DK threw 250 pitches in an extra-extra inning complete game at some point in Japan. Maybe high school? And he pitched several days in a row/on really short rest in the Koshien series... he definitely likes to throw!
ReplyDeleteAlso, redsock, I do believe you just proved Sean's point about quotability on the internets. ;)
Also, redsock, I do believe you just proved Sean's point about quotability on the internets.
ReplyDelete???
This should be comment #118. A new JoS record (we had 113 for G36)!
ReplyDeleteA new JoS record (we had 113 for G36)!
ReplyDeleteDoes it matter that half of them are you?
Also, redsock, I do believe you just proved Sean's point about quotability on the internets.
I also don't know what this means. Were there NYY fans afoot?
Actually, it looks like about 73 of them were me (now 74, I guess).
ReplyDeleteAbout 2/3, no?
Eh, whatever. As long as you're entertained. :)
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