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G125: Red Sox 6, White Sox 3 

White Sox - 001 000 200 - 3  8  1
Red Sox   - 101 000 13x - 6 11  1
The Red Sox rallied immediately after Chicago had taken a 3-2 lead in the top of the seventh. With one out, Jason Varitek doubled to right center. Nick Green ran for him and scored when pinch-hitter Victor Martinez hit a first-pitch single to left center.

In the eighth, Jason Bay homered with one out to give Boston a 4-3 lead. Then, with two outs, Green singled, Martinez doubled him home, and Jacoby Ellsbury singled Martinez in. Jonathan Papelbon had no trouble in the ninth, striking out the first two, allowing a double, then getting Gordon Beckham on an easy fly to center.

In the first inning, after doubling to right-center, Ellsbury stole third on the first pitch to Dustin Pedroia. A.J. Pierzynski bobbled the pitch and made no throw as LBJ set a new Red Sox single season record for SB with 55.

Three of Boston's six runs came with two outs, making it 33 of the last 39.

Lester (6.2-4-3-2-6, 113) pitched well -- he retired 12 in a row from the third to sixth -- and should have made it through the seventh. Although he allowed a single and walk to start the seventh, he got two outs on a bunt and a line drive to right. Lester struck out Alexie Ramirez for the third out, but the ball got past Varitek and the tying run scored from third. Then a single gave Chicago the lead.

Hideki Okajima came in and allowed a single to load the bases, but fanned Beckham for the third out. Okajima and Manny Delcarmen wiggled out of a 1st-and-3rd situation with no outs in the eighth.

The Rangers beat the Yankees 10-9 -- New York and Joba (4-9-7-3-5, 96) blew a 4-0 first-inning lead and their four-run comeback attempt in the ninth was ended on an unassisted double play -- so Boston is now 6 GB. One step at a time.
Example
Freddy Garcia (10.38, 45 ERA+) / Jon Lester (3.58, 133 ERA+)

Lester hopes the big bats stay hot tonight. Actually, everyone is hoping for that.

Lester is ranked last among Boston starters in run support, getting only an average of 4.36 runs per game; every other starter is over 5.5 runs.

Garcia has made only one start this season: August 18 against the Royals (4.1-7-5-1-3, 91).

Also: Rangers (Millwood)/Yankees (Chamberlain) at 7 PM.
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365 comments:

  1. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    Ellsbury, CF
    Pedroia, 2B
    Drew, RF
    Youkilis, 1B
    Ortiz, DH
    Bay, LF
    Lowell, 3B
    Varitek, C
    Gonzalez, SS

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  2. s1cAugust 25, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Good time to rest V-Mart and his .217 avg vs Garcia, kinda liking this line up if ON FIRE!!! can stay on fire!

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  3. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    Podsednik, DH
    Beckham, 3B
    Quentin, LF
    Konerko, 1B
    Dye, RF
    Pierzynski, C
    Rios, CF
    Ramirez, SS
    Nix, 2B

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  4. RobAugust 25, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    I love how Drew goes from 8th to 3rd.

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  5. s1cAugust 25, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    ON FIRE!!!

    Career as #3 batter - .299 ba/.415 oba/.549 slg/.964 ops (374 games).

    Like it!!!

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  6. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    we got the hawk, so it's muted tv and radio for us.

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  7. Mrs.GotRibeAugust 25, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    I've got NESN. FY!

    It's good to hear Remy.

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  8. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Go Sox, Go Thread (without me for the most part). Enjoy!

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  9. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Love it when we're going against a guy with a 4 digit ERA. (I know it's a very small sample size with Garcia but still...)

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  10. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Very efficient OTT

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  11. ZenslingerAugust 25, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    OTT...is there a sweeter acronym in our language?

    I'm still on the fence about TEX v. NY. At least someone has to lose the game.

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  12. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    "I'm still on the fence about TEX v. NY. At least someone has to lose the game."

    I'm just hoping they burn out each others' bullpens with slugfests.

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  13. PatrickAugust 25, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    FIF-TY FIVE
    FIF-TY FIVE
    FIF-TY FIVE!

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  14. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    Lyndouble!

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  15. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    55! 55! Give us 55!

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  16. PatrickAugust 25, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    SB MASTER!

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  17. BenjaminAugust 25, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    55 it is.

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  18. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    One two three (inning), Zen

    [WTG Jacoby!]

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  19. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    THERE IT IS!!!!!

    YESSSSSS

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  20. PatrickAugust 25, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    UN MATCHED!

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  21. s1cAugust 25, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Record!!!

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  22. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    LANDSLIDE LYNDON!

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  23. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    And we have a lead!

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  24. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Hope New York Sweeps but several MFY get season-ending injuries (especially Joba and AJ)

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  25. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    yes, a big brawl with lots of broken arms and legs

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  26. ZenslingerAugust 25, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Laura, congratulations on your boy's accomplishment.

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  27. BenjaminAugust 25, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Is it consensus that (post-chemo) Remy wears a toupee?

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  28. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    last night, i thought his hair was different, but i thought it might be the absence of a rug. and i think he said he did not have any chemo.

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  29. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Damn, I missed 55??? Sheettt.

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  30. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    I cannot believe it. I am so mad. I am going to bang my head against the wall.

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  31. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    He did say he did not have chemo.

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  32. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Hey, I get congratulated on LBJ's accomplishments? Cool. I did so little to earn them. :)

    Re NYY/TEX series, it seems the best-case scenario would be we sweep the White Sox and the Rangers sweep NYY. That way we stay up in the wild card, but move closer to the division.

    So I guess if you have to root for someone, it should be the Rangers. But I don't root for either.

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  33. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Arrggh, still mad. We had to get a bite to eat since there is no kitchen in this motel room, and I missed maybe 20 minutes of the game. Who'd have thought I'd miss a record being broken?

    Excuse me if I am venting too much.

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  34. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    I am not going to root for NYY or Rangers and just hope for the best all the way around.

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  35. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    they might show it later, when he comes up again.

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  36. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    hey magic cactus -- make lester good pls.

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  37. Mrs.GotRibeAugust 25, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    My son says he is going to root for the Rangers but not be upset if the Yankees win.

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  38. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Yeah, well, that's like watching a triple play on replay. Not the same as seeing it in real time.

    (It's one reason I never understand people who time shift games. How do you pretend it is "real" when you know the real game is over?)

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  39. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    DP here please

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  40. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    That sounds like a reasonable approach, Mrs. Gotribe.

    I think Harvey hopes I will root against the Rangers.

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  41. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    I turn away for two minutes and they have two on and none out?

    DP please

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  42. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    sit down you stupid douchebag!

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  43. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    A K is good too.

    Alright, now get the DP

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  44. ZenslingerAugust 25, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Yanks up 4-0 on Matsui 2-RBI double and Dumbo HR.

    You have to hand it to Dumbo. The guy can hit at 37. I mean, you don't have to hand anything else to him, but you have to allow him that.

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  45. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    actually he said "fuckin' bad call"

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  46. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    (I hate Pierzynski)

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  47. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    o'brien says that a check swing is not about how far the batter swings the bat, it's about "intention".

    if he has an intention to swing, then it's a strike.

    wtf? so the ump has to read the batter's mind?

    god he is an idiot.

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  48. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Alright, not quite a DP

    Just get the third out now

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  49. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    yeah it is absolutely about how far the batter swings. How stupid.

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  50. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    and like woti said, he pronounces it like it is the word of god.

    i hate him (o'b)

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  51. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    I thought a checked swing was determined by whether the batter "broke" his wrist, no?

    Intent at one point? That makes no sense.

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  52. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Houdini!

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  53. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    and so casual fans hear that and think that is the actual rule.

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  54. ZenslingerAugust 25, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    It sounds like a dumb comment about check swings, but I have heard the rule book does not have certain point beyond which the bat goes to call a swing a strike. It's at the ump's discretion. But I don't think that means the ump has to judge intention.

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  55. RobAugust 25, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Allan, that's actually the rule. Intent. It's not Obie being an idiot there. That's what the umpires are supposed to look for.

    Of course we all know that's bullshit. It gives umpires way too much power. Guy could barely go but the ump could say HA! YOU WERE GOING TO! You're out. Chump.

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  56. RobAugust 25, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Actually yeah. I don't have a copy of the rulebook handy but O'B's not the only one who's talked about intent.

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  57. Rick (f/k/a westcoastsox)August 25, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    I guess I'm rooting for the Rangers, for the reasons stated by L-girl. Plus, I cannot bring myself to root for the Yankees.

    The bright side of the wild card for me is that LA is only an hour plane ride away and I will definitely get to be in attendance at a playoff game, but I'm still rooting for the division until elimination day.

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  58. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    You often hear announcers look at a replay and say whether a guy checked or didn't check so there must be some standard.

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  59. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    so the batter could take huge hack and fall down, but the ump could say "he didn't mean to do that" so "ball 2".

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  60. A ConformerAugust 25, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Mrs. GotRibe, have you noticed that if you don't capitalise, it looks like you're a Spiders' fan?

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  61. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Intent at what point? When the pitcher releases the ball? When it crosses the plate? When the batter realizes he cannot hit it?

    That's impossible. Worse than determining intent in legal cases where you have a full trial on the facts, not a split second to decide.

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  62. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    If the Rangers and Red Sox sweep the division would start to get interesting again, if the MFY sweep the Sox have more breathing room in the wild card. As long as the Red Sox take care of business it's a win/win situation in New York.

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  63. ZenslingerAugust 25, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Our slugfest dreams may be coming true. Joba gives up two in the second. 4-2 NYY.

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  64. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    1B could say "i meant to have my foot on the bag" --

    4-2 now!

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  65. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Yeah I thought she was a Cleveland fan when I first saw that name.

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  66. Mrs.GotRibeAugust 25, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Ofer, It's not the Cleveland Indians, it is the William & Mary Indians (now known as the Tribe). The spacing/punctuation is a long story (and probably boring to anyone not affiliated with The Tribe).

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  67. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    I like when Joba gives up runs. I am still on the fence about who I would like to see get the W, but it is very hard not to root against the Yankees.

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  68. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    there was shit in the ny papers today about how the east is over so the mfy are now getting their post-season plans in order.

    i should probably save these for when we win the division.

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  69. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Yeah, I absolutely cannot hope for anything but pain and misery for Joba.

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  70. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    o'b also said something bizarre about contreras. L heard it better than i did. questions about his age. says he's 37, but the way he looked bending over to get ortiz's baseball, he might be more like 45. and he sounded completely serious, like you can tell someone's age that way.

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  71. A ConformerAugust 25, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    "1-nothing bad guys..."
    Gotta hand it to Hawk & co. If you're gonna be a homer, at least be the homeriest of them all.

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  72. RobAugust 25, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Don't ask me about being able to tell someone's age. I suck at it. Brilliantly.

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  73. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    CRAP

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  74. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    FU NIX

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  75. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    yeah Hawk is like a kid in the booth. It's annoying if you're not a White sox fan but at least it does seem genuine unlike someone like Kay who is just a douchebag.

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  76. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Holy crap? John Sterling might have gone to Harvard? I just lost a lot of respect for Harvard if that's true.

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  77. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    Alright, at least it was only one run

    Let's get that lead back

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  78. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    i hope remy does a "homer" inning or two this season -- and i get to hear it. he did one a couple of years ago, it was hilarious.

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  79. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    What is a homer inning?

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  80. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    over the top rooting for the sox. he was doing something about how the wind/shadows being biased against the sox and the other pitcher "cheating" because he threw a curveball.

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  81. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    2 out rally time!

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  82. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Fire!

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  83. s1cAugust 25, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Youk!!!

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  84. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Why is it called a homer inning?

    And we take the lead!

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  85. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    YOUK!

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  86. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Sweaty RBI!

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  87. A ConformerAugust 25, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Fire and Yook. 2-1 is better than 1-1.

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  88. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Any word on what Wagner's number is going to be? 13 is already taken by the Sea Bass.

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  89. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    wagner not with the sox until thursday.

    going back to friday night, 2-out runs are 31 of 35.

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  90. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Amy, homer as in rooting for the home team, inappropriately for a broadcaster.

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  91. A ConformerAugust 25, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Wow, anybody seen that DUI ad with the "LOSER" branded people. Talk about over the top. Might be effective, though...

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  92. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Thanks, Laura. I kept thinking it must be dong-related.

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  93. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    I saw the ad on mute. Kind of creepy, with people being branded. Bad overtones.

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  94. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Alright, Lester looking good again.

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  95. A ConformerAugust 25, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Thanks, Laura. I kept thinking it must be dong-related.

    You always think everything is dong-related... (-;

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  96. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Dr Doubles legs it out.

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  97. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    It is so painful to watch Lowell "run".

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  98. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Lowell!

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  99. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    RX!

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  100. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    LOL, Ofer!

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  101. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Yeah, Amy's obsessed with dongs.

    Oh no, that's Andy. I get them confused. ;)

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  102. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    I bet it is even more painful for him to do it (run) than for us to watch it. Can't believe that he ran for 2d and that they didn't try and throw him out.

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  103. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    And once again, I am not touching that one with a ten foot pole. :)

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  104. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    2 outs - bring him in

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  105. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    Where is Andy these days? Is his baby here or almost due?

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  106. A ConformerAugust 25, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    Not even in super homer land are you safe from the Myth of Jason Varitek.

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  107. s1cAugust 25, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    be wery wery quiet

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  108. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    howie carr in the radio booth -- where does he rate on the racist boston talk show scale?

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  109. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Andy's baby due in November. But I don't know where he is.

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  110. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    andy is off buying steroids at a gnc.

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  111. Mrs.GotRibeAugust 25, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    5-4 Rangers

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  112. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Hunting wabbits?

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  113. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    5-4 TEX

    F JOBA

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  114. s1cAugust 25, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    was seeing if anyone was awake!

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  115. Mrs.GotRibeAugust 25, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    7-4,not out of the inning yet

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  116. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    7-4 Rangers!

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  117. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    7-4 Rangers now. Great outing for JtC

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  118. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    All five of Texas' runs this inning scored with 2 out.

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  119. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Actually, all 7 Texas runs have scored with two out.

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  120. johngoldfineAugust 25, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    "howie carr in the radio booth -- where does he rate on the racist boston talk show scale?"

    Howie Carr can be very funny--I really dislike Rush, Hannity, etc--they are boring, predictable and dumb--but Howie is is nasty, cynical, and edgy in a way I appreciate, though I almost never agree with anything he says.

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  121. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    OTT

    Score more runs, please.

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  122. s1cAugust 25, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Selfish b******, didn't want Youk to get the put out.

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  123. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Lester at 97 pitches, Tito might send him back out for the 7th on a short leash

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  124. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    the way lester picked that up, i'd say he's about 26.

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  125. A ConformerAugust 25, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    I think Lester goes out for the 7th for sure. And not on such a short leash, either. He'd have to have given up a run to get relieved (or something like loading the bases on 12 straight balls), I'd say.

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  126. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    7th - yes. at 97 pit

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  127. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    mdc and jeemer up

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  128. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    crap...can we have a DP?

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  129. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    let's go harry

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  130. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    DP would really help out right here

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  131. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Maybe bringing Lester in for the 7th wasn't such a good idea.

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  132. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    white sox playing scrotum ball

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  133. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    Bunt?

    Ugh

    No chance for a DP now, need a K

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  134. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    good arm JD

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  135. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    konkero wise to not play with fire.

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  136. BenjaminAugust 25, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    At least Drew has half an arm, among our outfielders.

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  137. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    JtC done after four in NY

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  138. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    Paging Mr. Houdini!

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  139. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    "At least Drew has half an arm, among our outfielders."

    I think Bay's arm is underrated, he has 12 outfield assits already this year.

    8-5 Texas!

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  140. BenjaminAugust 25, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    FFS.

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  141. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    OMG>> WTF???

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  142. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    *Make that outfield "assists"

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  143. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    fucking cactus

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  144. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    damnit cactus!

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  145. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    holy fuck. i was about to type

    HOUDINI

    but it's who didn't

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  146. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Jesus. No breaks here.

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  147. BenjaminAugust 25, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Oh for further fuck's sake.

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  148. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    it hit the plate, yes that's it, that's why tek missed it. that's the ticket.

    aw fuck this shit

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  149. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    ok cut the shit. get out of this inning so we can start our comeback.

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  150. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    F U NIX

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  151. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    UGH!

    Magical Cactus not being so magical tonight.

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  152. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Shit, can't even keep it tied

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  153. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Almost got through the 7th...

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  154. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    He should have kept that leash shorter

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  155. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    fuck it get it together Sox!

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  156. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Ugh...loaded

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  157. A ConformerAugust 25, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    The strike out-wild pitch has to be one of the worst ways to give up a lead possible...

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  158. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    "The strike out-wild pitch has to be one of the worst ways to give up a lead possible..."

    Eh, I think losing the lead on a balk is worse

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  159. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    Especially when it should have been the third out.

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  160. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Get those f-ing runs back, NOW.

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  161. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    AFT

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  162. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    Thank you

    Alright, let's get the lead back again

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  163. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    Last night in a crucial NL wild card game the SF pitcher walked Adam Eaton with the bases loaded to force in a run. That's worse.

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  164. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    dr.
    'tus
    s-bass
    lbj
    fy

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  165. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    "Last night in a crucial NL wild card game the SF pitcher walked Adam Eaton with the bases loaded to force in a run. That's worse."

    Adam Eaton...hahahaha

    And Eaton managed to get a win out of that performance, despite allowing three in the top of the inning

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  166. BenjaminAugust 25, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    I prefer to abbreviate him "cack".

    Though doubles like that are good.

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  167. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    You show them, Jason.

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  168. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    I think of walking in a crucial run as a Steve Phillips special. It was Kenny Rogers, but it was genius Phillips' fault.

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  169. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    wow, lowell was still out by 6-7 steps.

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  170. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Cack, I like that.

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  171. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Cactus Double!

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  172. A ConformerAugust 25, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Last night in a crucial NL wild card game the SF pitcher walked Adam Eaton with the bases loaded to force in a run. That's worse.

    I disagree. In the K-WP case, the pitcher actually got the out.
    That said, I can't think of anything worse than the way the Mets lost that game to the MFY earlier this year, with the dropped pop-up (it was MFY-Mets, no?)

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  173. s1cAugust 25, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Tito doing an AL double switch!!!

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  174. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    the fucking royals did a number on garcia last time out and we can't make much of a dent. jeez.

    that was one unselfish double!

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  175. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    Does anyone know if any team has ever lost a lead on a bases-loaded catcher interference? Because I imagine that would suck.

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  176. AmyAugust 25, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    Tied!

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  177. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    Extra Mart!!!

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  178. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    BLUE LIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!

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  179. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    V-MART Special!

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  180. BenjaminAugust 25, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    VICTORy

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  181. s1cAugust 25, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    See, no worries, v-mart is on the case.

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  182. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Blue Light RBI!

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  183. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    where is the laser show?

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  184. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    And Lyndon is getting in on the action!

    Time for a FY double.

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  185. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    I'm liking the Victor Martinez era.

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  186. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    o'b on pedroia checking swing and 1B ump not calling a strike:
    "he was able to keep that swing from going through"

    A-hA!!!

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  187. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    castig: "...and they both end up with no decisions..."

    ARGH

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  188. laura kAugust 25, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    time for some sweaty salami

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  189. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    loaded for the SWEAT MACHINE

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  190. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    This game must have sucked for the Reds.

    And the Fire loads 'em up.

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  191. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    Make this your moment Youk!

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  192. A ConformerAugust 25, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Fucking Drew. How can he walk in that situation instead of flailing at shit pitches way outside and K'ing?

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  193. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Conformer, Dude just isn't clutch!

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  194. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    selfish drew and his obp.

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  195. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Squander

    At least we tied it

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  196. A ConformerAugust 25, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    This game must have sucked for the Reds.

    OK, how the hell did you find that?
    BTW, the Sox beat the other Sox on that day. Good omen.

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  197. allanAugust 25, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    TEX 8-5 in 6th

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  198. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    yeah him and Youk always clogging up the bases and killing rallies with their selfish homers!

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  199. BenjaminAugust 25, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Soxtown.

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  200. IridescenceAugust 25, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    damn Jeemer

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