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August 12, 2009

G113: Red Sox 8, Tigers 2 

Tigers  - 000 010 100 - 2  3  1
Red Sox - 012 050 00x - 8 11  0
Beckett (7-3-2-1-6, 97) retired the first 11 Tigers and had no trouble at all with the Detroit bats. He allowed solo home runs to Carlos Guillen and Marcus Thames, but they both elicted a "so what?" response.

Jason Bay (two-run home run, two doubles, two walks) and Mike Lowell (home run, two singles, two RBI) continued their torrid hitting, each mashing taters for the second night in a row. In the fifth, the first two batters were retired before the next seven Boston batters reached base against Miner and Freddy Dolsi.

The Red Sox remained 5.5 GB the Yankees and 1.5 GA of the Rangers (who beat Cleveland 5-0) in the Wild Card.

Surprise: Jerry Remy was in the NESN booth with Orsillo and Eckersley for the entire second inning. He says he wants to return to the booth this season (SoSH). He looked great, was quite funny and deeply appreciative of all the cards, emails and letters. He got a huge standing ovation between half-innings. From his comments, it sounds like he's doing well physically but has been dealing with depression. It was really great to see him again.

Pedro (5-7-3-1-5, 99) picked up his first win of 2009 as the Phillies routed the Cubs.
Example
Zack Miner (4.60, 99 ERA+) / Josh Beckett (3.12, 152 ERA+)

Beckett= Ace.
Career-high 17 consecutive starts of at least six innings (2.15 ERA)

1.85 ERA since May 23 (14 starts)

7-0, 2.58 in 10 home starts

Seven shutout innings in each of his last two starts, including last Friday in New York

A no-hitter through 6.2 innings against the Tigers on June 3
MLB.com notes Galarraga's recent "inability to attack hitters" and "nibbling at the fringes of the strike zone". Sounds like a recipe for another Boston win.
[UPDATE: Galarraga (5.23, 87 ERA+) has been scratched because of a "severe sore throat". Zach Miner will start. He pitched two innings on Monday and warmed up last night.]

Two other games of note: The Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 in 11 innings this afternoon. ... Pedro Martinez makes his Phillies debut at 8 PM at Wrigley Field.
Example
Kevin Youkilis has been suspended for five games. He will begin serving the suspension tonight.



Fired Up!
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157 comments:

  1. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
    2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
    3. Jason Bay, LF
    4. David Ortiz, DH
    5. Mike Lowell, 3B
    6. J.D. Drew, RF
    7. Casey Kotchman, 1B
    8. Jason Varitek, C
    9. Nick Green, SS

    1. Curtis Granderson, CF
    2. Placido Polanco, 2B
    3. Clete Thomas, LF
    4. Marcus Thames, DH
    5. Carlos Guillen, 1B
    6. Magglio Ordonez, RF
    7. Alex Avila, C
    8. Brandon Inge, 3B
    9. Adam Everett, SS

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  2. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    Globe:
    "Tigers starter Armando Galarraga was scratched with a severe sore throat. Zach Miner, who threw two innings Monday and warmed up last night, will replace him."

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  3. ZenslingerAugust 12, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    The Tigers' pitching situation and Beckett on the mound has to spell "Advantage Sox"...even in Youk's absence.

    I wish I was at the park today to watch Lincecum mow down the Dodgers.

    The Yanks are lucky to be in extra innings (now mid-11th, 3-3 tie). Burnett gave up 10 hits and 2 walks in six innings, but the Jays managed to score only the three runs.

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  4. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    TOR: 010 003 000 00
    MFY: 101 100 000 0

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  5. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    fucking shit. i turn on the jays station and i see the final R H E graphic. fucking shitty goddamn jays. they suck and they stink and they suck. fuck 'em all.

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  6. ZenslingerAugust 12, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    Definitely a should-have-won for the Jays.

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  7. ZenslingerAugust 12, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    I'm enjoying 1918 so far, although only in Chapter Two.

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  8. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Jays TV guy talking on the field to Damon: "Another walkoff win for you guys. The magic just never seems to end."


    Worthless A-holes: 010 003 000 00 - 3 14 1
    Total Douchebags: 101 100 000 01 - 4 7 0

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  9. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    One good thing: Rogers has the Red Sox, so even if EI has the Tigers, I got the Don/Eck machine.

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  10. 9caseyAugust 12, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Tough time to take the suspension, with the Rangers coming up..

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  11. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    the link explains the club's reasoning. yook did want to appeal.

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  12. ZenslingerAugust 12, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    LAA goes up 5-4 over TB. That's nice.

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  13. PatrickAugust 12, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    You guys see Ortiz in that third picture??!?!

    The human flash! Faster than Ellsbury in that moment.

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  14. ZenslingerAugust 12, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    What picture?

    Was he running out a press conference?

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  15. SoSockAugust 12, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Shit - 5 games. I'll have to check the link later for an explanation of not appealing.
    Board meeting tonight and I'm already running late.
    See ya late innings.

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  16. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    "Shit - 5 games."

    That's actually not that bad, Crisp was originally suspended for seven games after last year's brawl with the Rays, though he got that reduced to five on appeal.

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  17. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Earlier when the news was Yook had appealed, this was the evening's lineup, as per Amalie:

    Ellsbury
    Pedroia
    Bay
    Youkilis
    Ortiz
    Lowell
    Drew
    Varitek
    Green

    Yook comes out. Tiz, Mole and Fire move up. Kotch Rocket goes in at 7.

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  18. ZenslingerAugust 12, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Rays down 9-4, yay.

    Any hope for Cleveland to beat Texas? The weirdly craptastic Carmona's starting for them.

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  19. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    10-5 now.

    Carmona's ERA a devilish 6.66.

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  20. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    What picture?

    The third of the 3 pics of the Charging Yook in the post.

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  21. 9caseyAugust 12, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Remy to be in booth for second inning.....

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  22. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    really? wow.

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  23. 9caseyAugust 12, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    Said in interview with Heidi , it was too tough to watch the games on nesn, so he didn't , expects to be back soon, but will not say when, because he has missed a lot comeback dates so far....

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  24. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    vmart catching with a knuckleball machine today.

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  25. 9caseyAugust 12, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    He sounds a little tired still, and also nervous..

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  26. 9caseyAugust 12, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    redsock said...
    vmart catching with a knuckleball machine today.



    I guess I should put mine away then

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  27. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    so he's going to visit the booth in the 2nd? or he did a pre-game interview?

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  28. 9caseyAugust 12, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    redsock said...
    so he's going to visit the booth in the 2nd? or he did a pre-game interview?




    no, both, he will be there in the 2nd.

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  29. PatrickAugust 12, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    I wish V-Mart was in, but I like him off the bench, too.

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  30. PatrickAugust 12, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    1/27

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  31. 9caseyAugust 12, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Patrick said...
    I wish V-Mart was in, but I like him off the bench, too.




    I don't , because that means we had to use him....

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  32. PatrickAugust 12, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Good call, Casey. The way I pictured it in my mind was dramatic and ending in a W.

    I'll take an easy win, too.

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  33. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    Yeah, guys need days off. What do you think this is, 1978?

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  34. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    FKR lose 10-5. Now 10 GB.

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  35. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Very nice OTT

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  36. ZenslingerAugust 12, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Freakin' Juan Uribe redeems the Giants with a walkoff 2R-HR in the 10th! Lincecum grudgingly gave up a second run in the 9th, and of course had no wiggle room. Still, 8.2 IP, 4H, 1BB, 2ER...give that man the Cy Young now. He's awesome.

    And speaking of awesome pitchers, let the Potty Mouth Train begin in honor of Josh Beckett.

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  37. ZenslingerAugust 12, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    At the risk of praising our enemies too highly, you have to hand it to Jason Bartlett. He's hitting .343 after going 4 for 5 today. OPS around .940.

    I guess he can hit all he wants as long as the Rays lose.

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  38. PatrickAugust 12, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Man! Even when Bay was/isn't hitting, he draws so many walks.

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  39. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    Bay leads the AL in BB, or he did very recently.

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  40. Rick (f/k/a westcoastsox)August 12, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    From the article on the suspension:

    Francona chose Kotchman because he wanted to give Victor Martinez a day off, in part so he could work with bullpen coach Gary Tuck on catching knuckleballs out of a machine. Martinez will catch tomorrow.

    I guess we know who's catching Wakefield?

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  41. PatrickAugust 12, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    I'm still weary of Beckett starts, but he has kicked so many asses, and hung so many kays.

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  42. Edward LeeAugust 12, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Rem-Dawg in the house. Detroit has no chance now.

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  43. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Man! Even when Bay was/isn't hitting, he draws so many walks.

    OBP is our friend!

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  44. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    Remy mentions you gotta watch what you say in the air.

    Eck: At least we got rid of Masterson, get him out of here!"

    :>)

    REALLY NICE to see Remy.

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  45. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Josh Beckett IS the fuck train

    Score some runs

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  46. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Sounds like physically he is good, but more of his recovery now is from depression.

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  47. ZenslingerAugust 12, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    F-Train has left the station.

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  48. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    MOLE POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  49. PatrickAugust 12, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    DR. DOUBLE DOUBLES!

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  50. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    DOCTOR!!!

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  51. AnonymousAugust 12, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Like Lowell, doing a lot of work tonight, I have to move all my books back into my room after the rugs were replaced.

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  52. ZenslingerAugust 12, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Lowell may have all the mobility of a redwood at 3B, but how many redwoods do you know hit HRs like a mofo?

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  53. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    and there is dre whoring himself for dr. pepper...

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  54. A ConformerAugust 12, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Wow, Alex Avila has a career 1765 OPS!

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  55. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Sounds like physically he is good, but more of his recovery now is from depression.

    Remy? Depressed from the lung disease or his son getting in trouble?

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  56. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Don: You don't pound the zone with salad.

    Eck: No, you gotta pound it with cheese and hair.

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  57. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Sit

    Another OTT

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  58. Rick (f/k/a westcoastsox)August 12, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Beckett looking good.

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  59. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    9/27

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  60. 9caseyAugust 12, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    Pepe Lepew said...
    Sounds like physically he is good, but more of his recovery now is from depression.

    Remy? Depressed from the lung disease or his son getting in trouble?




    How do you bring yourself to type that?

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  61. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    hmm, good thing i didn't type my smart ass reply that Q.

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  62. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    HOME-RAY!!!!!!!!!

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  63. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    THUNDER!!!

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  64. Rick (f/k/a westcoastsox)August 12, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    DOUNG!!!

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  65. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Oh, Bay!

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  66. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    How do you bring yourself to type that?

    Hey, my dad died of lung cancer. I was serious. I just thought both situations have to be really hard on him.

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  67. Rick (f/k/a westcoastsox)August 12, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Testing adding profile picture.

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  68. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    11/27

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  69. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    damn, a guy on base

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  70. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Another K

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  71. Rick (f/k/a westcoastsox)August 12, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Pitch count by inning = 12, 15, 18, 24. He needs a single-digit inning (or two).

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  72. Rick (f/k/a westcoastsox)August 12, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Lowell just needs a double and a triple for the cycle.

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  73. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Lowell just needs a double and a triple for the cycle.

    Lowell ... a triple!
    Piece of cake. Just rattle a ball around in Death Valley or something for half an hour.

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  74. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Oh, hey, Pedro Martinez is pitching on ESPN!

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  75. s1cAugust 12, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Oh, hey, Pedro Martinez is pitching on ESPN!

    I fully expect him to last 4 innings.

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  76. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Well, don't need to worry about the pitch count now...

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  77. PatrickAugust 12, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    I can't see him, but I bet Beckett is PISSED!

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  78. AnonymousAugust 12, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Castig jinx = "no hits yet" as Guillen swings.

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  79. Rick (f/k/a westcoastsox)August 12, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Pedro K to end the inning - looking good so far.

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  80. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    Ooo, Pedro looked good striking that Cub out to end the inning.
    Damn, he's playing for the wrong team.

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  81. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    hah - buckled ordonez with the deuce.

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  82. PatrickAugust 12, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    13/27

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  83. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    leyland with the ol' dolsi-doh

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  84. Rick (f/k/a westcoastsox)August 12, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Time to get that triple, Mikey!

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  85. PatrickAugust 12, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    The double would do too

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  86. PatrickAugust 12, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    Wow. He beat it out!

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  87. ZenslingerAugust 12, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    He'd have to hit a triple to get Ortiz home.

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  88. Rick (f/k/a westcoastsox)August 12, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    I'll take it!

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  89. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Mike Lowell cannot be stopped

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  90. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    No triple. That's OK.

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  91. ZenslingerAugust 12, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Did Lowell just beat out an infield hit?!?

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  92. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    terrible camera work by nesn missed the entire play at first base.

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  93. PatrickAugust 12, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    Time for a Kotch Rocket clutch shift

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  94. Rick (f/k/a westcoastsox)August 12, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    He hit a rocket.

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  95. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    salt it away, capn

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  96. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    I like two-out rallies!

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  97. Angry SteveAugust 12, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    wtg Kotch!

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  98. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    no control here - bb it in,

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  99. s1cAugust 12, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    17 minute wait for...

    Joshie is probably using the time to f-bomb everybody in the dugout for not doing this against the MFY's last Friday. In other words, he's keeping his game face on!

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  100. PatrickAugust 12, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    MUAHAHAHAHAH!

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  101. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    rBBi

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  102. SoSockAugust 12, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    mmmmmm.....
    I guess that's one way to get an RBI out of Tek.

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  103. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    dolsi pattern

    1B - BB - 1B - BB


    21 min wait!!!

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  104. Angry SteveAugust 12, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    would it be too cheesy to say "Dolsi D'oh" at this point???

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  105. Rick (f/k/a westcoastsox)August 12, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Passedaballa!

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  106. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Passedavila!

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  107. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    would it be too cheesy to say "Dolsi D'oh" at this point???

    I think you may have been beaten to that.

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  108. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    hahahahahahaha

    8-1

    wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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  109. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    SERIOUS two-out rally now.

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  110. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    10th batter of the inning!

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  111. SoSockAugust 12, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    Nice inning.

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  112. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    nice

    1st out
    2nd out
    7 in a row get on, 5 score
    3rd out

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  113. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    Pedro's actually doing OK so far.

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  114. Angry SteveAugust 12, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    I think you may have been beaten to that.

    D'oh indeed... haha my fault. Couldn't resist.

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  115. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    7 pitches and ...

    get back out there, tigers!!!

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  116. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Well, that was quick

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  117. SoSockAugust 12, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    So I saw a coment a while back that Beckett needs a single digit inning.
    Nice call

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  118. SoSockAugust 12, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Doublebay!

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  119. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    Oh, Lowell, what have you done for us, lately?

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  120. SoSockAugust 12, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    doubleplay erases doublebay

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  121. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Damn

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  122. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Abner Double-bay?

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  123. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Oh, don't start this!

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  124. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    That's better!

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  125. Rick (f/k/a westcoastsox)August 12, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    I think Beckett's good for 8 tonight. Saito for the 9th? Have to sign off. Enjoy the rest.

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  126. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    Well, for what it's worth, it sure looks like Pedro is picking up a "W" tonight.

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  127. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    jeemer up
    beckett probably done at 97

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  128. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    got that one

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  129. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    10-run cushion for Pedro now

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  130. SoSockAugust 12, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Phils have been batting for 27 minutes.

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  131. SoSockAugust 12, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    I believe Pedro made 2 of the outs in that inning.
    If the Cubs had been playing an interleague game tonight, that inning might never end.

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  132. SoSockAugust 12, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    ott

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  133. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Phils have been batting for 27 minutes.

    They do that a lot!

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  134. RobAugust 12, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    OTT 4th for Pedro. I'm so happy to watch him pitch again. He looks like he's smooth, free and easy. Minus the whole lack of velocity thing.

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  135. SoSockAugust 12, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    He who says "ni" is gone.

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  136. RobAugust 12, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    I was wondering who that was at the plate. Josh Reddick without his glasses.

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  137. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    OTT 4th for Pedro. I'm so happy to watch him pitch again. He looks like he's smooth, free and easy. Minus the whole lack of velocity thing.

    It looks like his fastest pitch of the night was 92. He does look like he has lost weight, though.

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  138. SoSockAugust 12, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Green - money?

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  139. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    bay on base 5 times tonight

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  140. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Bay putting up some Lee May-ish numbers. .261 batting average. On pace for 118 RBIs.

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  141. RobAugust 12, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Pedro's changeup is still absolutely filthy. Got Soriano to swing through a couple of them. 77 mph. Still has that slow 70 mph curve. Slider, and the high 80s, low 90s fastball.

    I'm so glad this is on ESPN so I can actually see it.

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  142. SoSockAugust 12, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    RS - while enjoying your links to the Monty Python sites the other day, I followed a side link to the UNcyclopedia, a satiric wiki spoof apparently.
    They said there that the Knights Who Say Ni were in a schism because some believed the quest for shrubbery was the meaning of life itself, but others had come to believe the meaning of life was.....42!
    A Monty Python story with a Douglas Adams reference. Jackpot!

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  143. 9caseyAugust 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    I know Bay was reluctant to sign that first contract offer, but I have to believe those 2 doubles are outs at most parks...I'm not taking anything away from him, but him and Lowell have perfect Fenway swings.

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  144. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    They said there that the Knights Who Say Ni were in a schism because some believed the quest for shrubbery was the meaning of life itself, but others had come to believe the meaning of life was.....42!

    I thought it was 5 ... I mean 3!

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  145. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    Pedro's changeup is still absolutely filthy. Got Soriano to swing through a couple of them. 77 mph. Still has that slow 70 mph curve. Slider, and the high 80s, low 90s fastball.

    I'm so glad this is on ESPN so I can actually see it.

    He's really doing well. I wasn't sure he was ever going to pitch again.

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  146. SoSockAugust 12, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    Time for a double Rammy

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  147. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    umm, stuck his arm out, no?

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  148. SoSockAugust 12, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Oh shit - a fan in Wrigley just threw a beer down on Victorino while he was making a catch at the wall!

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  149. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    The water is Muddy!!!

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  150. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    Water!

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  151. SoSockAugust 12, 2009 at 7:08 PM

    And, fittingly enough, the Thames gives us dirty water!

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  152. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    Sox win! Pedro probably has a "W".

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  153. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Oh shit - a fan in Wrigley just threw a beer down on Victorino while he was making a catch at the wall!

    I saw that. Rude drunken fans in Wrigley? Maybe my brother in Wisconsin was right about Cubs fans.

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  154. allanAugust 12, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    A third straight Victorino in Boston too!

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  155. RobAugust 12, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Pedro's done. 5 innings 3 runs.

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  156. Pepe LepewAugust 12, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Pedro's done. 5 innings 3 runs.

    Not bad after how many months off? 11, 12, 13? I can't remember.
    It helps to play for a team that hits 6 home runs a game.

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  157. AmyAugust 12, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Damn, I missed Remy and Pedro tonight. But we got a W, so I am happy.

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