Game time: 7:05 pm
Scheduled Starters: Brain Bannister (5-5, 3.71) v. Kason Gabbard (2-0, 4.87)
The game will be on NESN.
Boston weather:
6 pm observation at KBOS: Wind out of the east at 9 mph, visibility 10 miles, few clouds at 8,000 feet, scattered clouds at 12,000 and 25,000 feet, temperature 73F, DP 57W.
Forecast: It will be a nice night for baseball, with temperatures in the 70's and lower humidity than yesterday. The wind is out of the east at KBOS, but it is out of the southwest at KBED and KOWD, and I expect it to be out of the west or southwest during the game. The winds will be light, though, so this won't be a repeat of yesterday.
Full Version: Kansas City at BOSTON, Monday, July 16, 2007
I don't get it.
Why is Drew leading of tonight? Coco has been great at lead off lately.
Drew is horrible!!! I understand we are stuck with him, but hit him 8th!
HF
Why is Drew leading of tonight? Coco has been great at lead off lately.
Drew is horrible!!! I understand we are stuck with him, but hit him 8th!
HF
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Kansas City Boston
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Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
--- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ----
CF DeJesus, David 5 33 .277 RF Drew, JD 6 33 .260
2B Grudzielanek, Mark 4 28 .279 2B Pedroia, Dustin 3 26 .309
RF Teahen, Mark 5 43 .289 DH Ortiz, David 15 57 .323
DH Butler, Billy 3 17 .313 LF Ramirez, Manny 12 52 .288
LF Brown, Emil 4 38 .231 1B Youkilis, Kevin 9 46 .320
3B German, Esteban 2 27 .283 3B Lowell, Mike 14 66 .301
1B Gordon, Alex 6 29 .231 C Varitek, Jason 9 38 .278
C Buck, John 15 29 .247 CF Crisp, Coco 5 29 .268
SS Pena, Tony 1 28 .274 SS Lugo, Julio 5 40 .210
P Bannister, Brian (5-5, 3.71) P Gabbard, Kason (2-0, 4.87)
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Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
--- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ----
CF DeJesus, David 5 33 .277 RF Drew, JD 6 33 .260
2B Grudzielanek, Mark 4 28 .279 2B Pedroia, Dustin 3 26 .309
RF Teahen, Mark 5 43 .289 DH Ortiz, David 15 57 .323
DH Butler, Billy 3 17 .313 LF Ramirez, Manny 12 52 .288
LF Brown, Emil 4 38 .231 1B Youkilis, Kevin 9 46 .320
3B German, Esteban 2 27 .283 3B Lowell, Mike 14 66 .301
1B Gordon, Alex 6 29 .231 C Varitek, Jason 9 38 .278
C Buck, John 15 29 .247 CF Crisp, Coco 5 29 .268
SS Pena, Tony 1 28 .274 SS Lugo, Julio 5 40 .210
P Bannister, Brian (5-5, 3.71) P Gabbard, Kason (2-0, 4.87)
There goes the 27K Perfect Game 
I like Mark Teahen a lot, that'd be fantastic if KC was like "Hey Boston, WMP for Teahen" and we let Lowell walk
QUOTE(Ralpho316 @ Jul 16 2007, 07:11 PM) [snapback]703815[/snapback]
I like Mark Teahen a lot, that'd be fantastic if KC was like "Hey Boston, WMP for Teahen" and we let Lowell walk
The same Mark Teahen who "made a conscious effort to stop" his streak of striking out in 22 straight games? Anybody who needs to "make a conscious effort to stop" a streak like that belongs in KC.
Don't blink, or else this game will be over.
Good pitching dual so far. Our first runner is Lugo on an infield hit with two out in the third, although replays show he should have been ruled out.
Meh, karma for Lugo...
Freakin Lugo gets picked off!!
Picked off? Does that even happen anymore?
QUOTE(Bosredsox5 @ Jul 16 2007, 07:47 PM) [snapback]703825[/snapback]
Picked off? Does that even happen anymore?
If you are Julio Lugo, apparently you can make it happen
The salami bats are out in force.
Serious question: at what point do we have to start holding our advanced scouting accountable for our complete and utter failure against newbie pitchers? I mean, 6IP, 3-4ER outings are one thing, but we are being owned by the likes of Fierabend, Litsch, DiNardo, now Bannister. There has to be something to this, doesn't it? It just seems like they aren't prepared.
Pedroia seems comfortable against him. Maybe let the PawSox play the newbies?
Line shot to the monster seats by Pedroia... 1-0 Sox.
QUOTE(bosockboy @ Jul 16 2007, 07:52 PM) [snapback]703828[/snapback]
Serious question: at what point do we have to start holding our advanced scouting accountable for our complete and utter failure against newbie pitchers? I mean, 6IP, 3-4ER outings are one thing, but we are being owned by the likes of Fierabend, Litsch, DiNardo, now Bannister. There has to be something to this, doesn't it? It just seems like they aren't prepared.
We'd need advanced scouting on DiNardo why? So we know what he throws and how he goes after hitters?
Pitchers have always had an advantage in situations where they haven't faced the hitters. It's not just us.
<3 Manny and PEDROIAAAA
That's more like it.
I'm watching on mlb.tv, and I saw the score flash on ESPN that it was 2-0, right before that pitch...
I'm watching on mlb.tv, and I saw the score flash on ESPN that it was 2-0, right before that pitch...
Nice bombs by Pedroia and Manny. Hopefully Gabbard will realize he is pitching against the triple A Royals tonight.
A-Rod right now is carrying the Yankees and is on the best contract yaer ever
Quick moving game so far, knock on wood.
Josh Towers Sucks, Thanks dude!
PAPPIIIIII - two!
Bam bam bam!!!
Positive sign:
Pitcher to Ortiz- away, away, away, away, away.... oops, mistake inside-GONE!
Pitcher to Ortiz- away, away, away, away, away.... oops, mistake inside-GONE!
Gotta love when Papi and Manny go yard!
IT'S ALIVE (the bats)
Gabbard has a nice little 2 hitter through 7. Please no Joel Pineiro!!
It's only the Royals, but Kason Gabbard has been great tonight. Only 84 pitches, he may... go... all... the... way!
If only the Jays could muster something against the immortal Kei Igawa, this could be a doubley amazing night
Thanks for listening Joe! I LOVE YOU SCOTT PROCTOLOGIST.
Thanks for listening Joe! I LOVE YOU SCOTT PROCTOLOGIST.
QUOTE(Cambridge @ Jul 16 2007, 07:45 PM) [snapback]703822[/snapback]
Good pitching dual so far.
This may be the dumbest post ever and I swear I'm not being sarcastic.
I always thought it was a "pitching duel", however "dual" makes since becase you're saying they are both pitching well... which is it?
Wow, quick 8th, I see no reason to dip into the pen for the 9th... maybe have someone warm... but I think this looks like a CG.
QUOTE(BigSlick @ Jul 16 2007, 09:10 PM) [snapback]703865[/snapback]
This may be the dumbest post ever and I swear I'm not being sarcastic.
I always thought it was a "pitching duel", however "dual" makes since becase you're saying they are both pitching well... which is it?
I always thought it was a "pitching duel", however "dual" makes since becase you're saying they are both pitching well... which is it?
It would be duel. 'Pitching duel' suggests that there are pitchers battling each other while 'Pitching dual' suggests there are two pitchers.
QUOTE(manny machine24 @ Jul 16 2007, 09:12 PM) [snapback]703868[/snapback]
It would be duel. 'Pitching duel' suggests that there are pitchers battling each other while 'Pitching dual' suggests there are two pitchers.
That would make every game a pitching dual.
Very impressive, dont care if its the Royals
WOW
What a game by Gabbard. CG, 8 K's (including the last two batters), 15 ground outs to 4 fly outs, only 107 pitches, 1 walk and 3 hits allowed... and he lowered his ERA like 60 points.
I know it's just the Royals... but Gabbard just pitched one hell of a game.
What a game by Gabbard. CG, 8 K's (including the last two batters), 15 ground outs to 4 fly outs, only 107 pitches, 1 walk and 3 hits allowed... and he lowered his ERA like 60 points.
I know it's just the Royals... but Gabbard just pitched one hell of a game.
Kason Gabbard - what a performance tonight. 
Nice win for the SOx. I am especially pleased with Gabbard, Thank goodness Francona didnt mess with him and decide to go to the pen.
If only Josh Towers could be Kason Gabbard-esque tonight
Indeed, awesome job 
(I'm soryy for these gay sparta pics, but it makes me laugh so much ;D
(I'm soryy for these gay sparta pics, but it makes me laugh so much ;D
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Kansas City ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi w k avg.
DeJesus, David cf 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .275
Grudzielanek, Mark 2b 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .275
Teahen, Mark rf-1b 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .285
Butler, Billy dh 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .303
Brown, Emil lf 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .237
German, Esteban 3b 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .281
Gordon, Alex 1b 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .230
Sanders, Reggie ph-rf 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .380
Buck, John c 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .245
Pena, Tony ss 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .272
Totals 27 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 8
Boston ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi w k avg.
Drew, JD rf 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .259
Pedroia, Dustin 2b 4 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 .312
Ortiz, David dh 4 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 .322
Ramirez, Manny lf 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 .288
Youkilis, Kevin 1b 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .317
Lowell, Mike 3b 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .301
Varitek, Jason c 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .275
Crisp, Coco cf 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .266
Lugo, Julio ss 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .211
Totals 31 4 7 0 0 3 4 0 5
Kansas City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -- 0
Boston 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 X -- 4
E_E.Brown. LOB_Kansas City 3, Boston 3. HR_D.Ortiz (16) off B.Bannister,
D.Pedroia (4) off B.Bannister, M.Ramirez (13) off B.Bannister.
GIDP_M.Grudzielanek, E.German, J.Buck. DP_Boston 3 (D.Pedroia, K.Youkilis and
J.Lugo), (K.Gabbard, J.Lugo and K.Youkilis 2).
Kansas City IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
Bannister, Brian (L 5-6) 6 5 4 4 0 3 3 95-60 3.87
Musser, Neal 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 29-18 4.87
Boston IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
Gabbard, Kason (W 3-0) 9 3 0 0 1 8 0 107-71 3.38
HBP_by K.Gabbard 2 (J.Buck, D.DeJesus).
T_2:18. A_37,099.
Umpires_Home, Charlie Reliford; First, Greg Gibson;
Second, Larry Vanover; Third, Tony Randazzo.
DeJesus, David cf 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .275
Grudzielanek, Mark 2b 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .275
Teahen, Mark rf-1b 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .285
Butler, Billy dh 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .303
Brown, Emil lf 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .237
German, Esteban 3b 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .281
Gordon, Alex 1b 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .230
Sanders, Reggie ph-rf 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .380
Buck, John c 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .245
Pena, Tony ss 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .272
Totals 27 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 8
Boston ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi w k avg.
Drew, JD rf 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .259
Pedroia, Dustin 2b 4 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 .312
Ortiz, David dh 4 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 .322
Ramirez, Manny lf 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 .288
Youkilis, Kevin 1b 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .317
Lowell, Mike 3b 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .301
Varitek, Jason c 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .275
Crisp, Coco cf 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .266
Lugo, Julio ss 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .211
Totals 31 4 7 0 0 3 4 0 5
Kansas City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -- 0
Boston 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 X -- 4
E_E.Brown. LOB_Kansas City 3, Boston 3. HR_D.Ortiz (16) off B.Bannister,
D.Pedroia (4) off B.Bannister, M.Ramirez (13) off B.Bannister.
GIDP_M.Grudzielanek, E.German, J.Buck. DP_Boston 3 (D.Pedroia, K.Youkilis and
J.Lugo), (K.Gabbard, J.Lugo and K.Youkilis 2).
Kansas City IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
Bannister, Brian (L 5-6) 6 5 4 4 0 3 3 95-60 3.87
Musser, Neal 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 29-18 4.87
Boston IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
Gabbard, Kason (W 3-0) 9 3 0 0 1 8 0 107-71 3.38
HBP_by K.Gabbard 2 (J.Buck, D.DeJesus).
T_2:18. A_37,099.
Umpires_Home, Charlie Reliford; First, Greg Gibson;
Second, Larry Vanover; Third, Tony Randazzo.
07/16 21:44:27 ET
I know it's only the Royals but that's also only the second shutout a Sox pitcher has thrown all year. Very impressive start from Gabbard who is a rookie this year, hopefully he can maintain this level of performance and develop into a regular starter. I like Beckett, Papelbon, and this side of Gabbard for the future.
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