Game time: 7:05 pm
Scheduled starters: Kyle Lohse (8-2, 3.77) v. Tim Wakefield (4-4, 4.19)
The game will be on NESN.
Boston weather: 3 pm observation at KBOS: wind out of the southwest at 17 mph, visibility 10 miles, broken layers at 6,000 and 9,000 feet, temperature 77F, DP 50F
Forecast: There's a chance of showers and possibly thundershowers this evening, but they won't result in cancellation of the game. There could be a rain delay. Cool air aloft is causing instability, and there have been isolated showers popping up north and west of Boston since late morning. Any rain we get tonight won't last long.
It will be a warm evening, with the wind blowing out toward left/left center.
And don't forget the Summer Solstice at 7:59 pm EDT.
Full Version: St. Louis at BOSTON, Friday, June 20, 2008
QUOTE(RedSoxAnni @ Jun 20 2008, 03:45 PM) 
And don't forget the Summer Solstice at 7:59 pm EDT.
Against the Cardinals I would prefer a lunar eclipse, but I guess anything of astrological significance will work.
Clip 'em.
I concur with BigSlick, we need some good 'ol 2004 mojo to kick this weekend into gear.
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St. Louis Boston
--------- ------
Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
--- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ----
SS Izturis, Cesar 1 12 .244 LF Ellsbury, Jacoby 5 23 .281
RF Schumaker, Skip 4 25 .307 2B Pedroia, Dustin 6 32 .274
LF Ludwick, Ryan 16 55 .305 RF Drew, J.D. 13 43 .327
CF Ankiel, Rick 11 31 .251 DH Ramirez, Manny 15 49 .295
3B Glaus, Troy 9 43 .260 3B Lowell, Mike 11 37 .275
1B Duncan, Chris 4 17 .234 1B Youkilis, Kevin 11 44 .305
C Molina, Yadier 3 24 .295 CF Crisp, Coco 5 22 .260
DH Kennedy, Adam 1 17 .250 SS Lugo, Julio 0 15 .275
2B Miles, Aaron 0 10 .289 C Cash, Kevin 0 6 .236
P Lohse, Kyle (8-2, 3.77) P Wakefield, Tim (4-4, 4.19)
--------- ------
Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
--- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ----
SS Izturis, Cesar 1 12 .244 LF Ellsbury, Jacoby 5 23 .281
RF Schumaker, Skip 4 25 .307 2B Pedroia, Dustin 6 32 .274
LF Ludwick, Ryan 16 55 .305 RF Drew, J.D. 13 43 .327
CF Ankiel, Rick 11 31 .251 DH Ramirez, Manny 15 49 .295
3B Glaus, Troy 9 43 .260 3B Lowell, Mike 11 37 .275
1B Duncan, Chris 4 17 .234 1B Youkilis, Kevin 11 44 .305
C Molina, Yadier 3 24 .295 CF Crisp, Coco 5 22 .260
DH Kennedy, Adam 1 17 .250 SS Lugo, Julio 0 15 .275
2B Miles, Aaron 0 10 .289 C Cash, Kevin 0 6 .236
P Lohse, Kyle (8-2, 3.77) P Wakefield, Tim (4-4, 4.19)
There's going to be a rain delay, but not for very long. Probably a half hour to 45 minutes before this cell moves to the east.
That pre-game ceremony was awesome, now its time to beat the bag out of the Cardinals like it was 2004 all over again
Meanwhile, to keep us entertained, the Duck Boats arrived with the 2008 World Champion Boston Celtics.
What a great sight indeed.
Three NBA Championship trophies on one Duck.
Who throws out the first pitch?
What a great sight indeed.
Three NBA Championship trophies on one Duck.
Who throws out the first pitch?
The music could have been better. "Shake Your Booty" and the song from The Karate Kid? 
QUOTE(Bob R @ Jun 20 2008, 04:01 PM)
Meanwhile, to keep us entertained, the Duck Boats arrived with the 2008 World Champion Boston Celtics.
What a great sight indeed.
Three NBA Championship trophies on one Duck.
Who throws out the first pitch?
What a great sight indeed.
Three NBA Championship trophies on one Duck.
Who throws out the first pitch?
Three trophies? This year's and two from the 80s?
QUOTE(Bob R @ Jun 20 2008, 07:01 PM)
Meanwhile, to keep us entertained, the Duck Boats arrived with the 2008 World Champion Boston Celtics.
What a great sight indeed.
Three NBA Championship trophies on one Duck.
Who throws out the first pitch?
What a great sight indeed.
Three NBA Championship trophies on one Duck.
Who throws out the first pitch?
I think Pierce is going to throw out the first pitch.
Yep, Danny brought his two.
Twas a bling, bling festival.
Twas a bling, bling festival.
Manny DelCarmen needs to focus on pitching, and not dancing like Mili Vanilli....I expect this from Papelbon
First pitch will be at 8:15 pm.
OK, basketball's over. Where's everybody? Julio with 2 E and HR... no comments?
When you talk about redemption you talk Lugo, man. First homer of the year for him!
The game's becoming frustrating. I hope Wake settles.
QUOTE(amanuel777 @ Jun 20 2008, 10:56 PM)
OK, basketball's over. Where's everybody? Julio with 2 E and HR... no comments?
Yeah, these game threads have been very quiet for a while. I have an excuse at least: university is killing my free time.The game's becoming frustrating. I hope Wake settles.
QUOTE(samba guy @ Jun 20 2008, 10:04 PM)
The game's becoming frustrating. I hope Wake settles.
Yeah, but it's not Wake's fault entirely. If we keep loading the bases and don't score, nothing good is gonna come out of it.
Go Drew!
Hey, does anyone know how Manny feels playing as DH? I heard some guys don't like it, because it takes some of the adrenaline off.
Hey, does anyone know how Manny feels playing as DH? I heard some guys don't like it, because it takes some of the adrenaline off.
Pathetic inning.
This game sucks.
Is Manny ever going to move up the grand-slam list?
Is Manny ever going to move up the grand-slam list?
QUOTE(samba guy @ Jun 20 2008, 10:17 PM)
Go Drew!
Hey, does anyone know how Manny feels playing as DH? I heard some guys don't like it, because it takes some of the adrenaline off.
Hey, does anyone know how Manny feels playing as DH? I heard some guys don't like it, because it takes some of the adrenaline off.
He doesn't like it. His stats as DH are very good, but IIRC, he has said in the past that he doesn't like it.
However, that may be his faith after this season if we don't pick up his options... I don't think anybody's gonna take him for his D.
2 Ab's with the bases loaded and we have a GIDP and a K.
Effing awful if this score holds.
And then the homer given up by Oki...........
Frustrating night.
Effing awful if this score holds.
And then the homer given up by Oki...........
Frustrating night.
QUOTE(Boss @ Jun 20 2008, 10:23 PM)
Pathetic inning.
Okajima not looking too good.
Train wrecks. Puppies being kicked. Good beer being poured down teh drain.
What do these have in common you might ask? I'd rather watch all of them multiple times than see most of Oki's June appearances.
What do these have in common you might ask? I'd rather watch all of them multiple times than see most of Oki's June appearances.
QUOTE(Red Sox Fan2 @ Jun 20 2008, 11:23 PM)
This game sucks.
Is Manny ever going to move up the grand-slam list?
Is Manny ever going to move up the grand-slam list?
Still, we're only down by two. And the ability of this team to stay atop the best in MLB without Matsuzaka, Papi and Schilling, and Beckett not being himself, and so many small injuries, while Lester, Masterson, Buchholz and Lowrie showed they can be huge, makes me very positive about the future.
And I forgot about Ellsbury. Seeing him on base is the most beautiful thing you can enjoy.
And Pedroia kicks serious ass.
And Drew is finding himself, as i called.
This team rocks.
Aardsma very impessive. K's the side, hitting 98 with his last pitch. If he can keep the BB's down, what an awesome pickup.
QUOTE(Boss @ Jun 20 2008, 11:55 PM)
Aardsma very impessive. K's the side, hitting 98 with his last pitch. If he can keep the BB's down, what an awesome pickup.
I like him too, but if he is here to stay we gotta get him some nickname. Any thoughts?
What a nice way to start the comeback! Double by Peds!
QUOTE(samba guy @ Jun 20 2008, 10:38 PM)
Still, we're only down by two. And the ability of this team to stay atop the best in MLB without Matsuzaka, Papi and Schilling, and Beckett not being himself, and so many small injuries, while Lester, Masterson, Buchholz and Lowrie showed they can be huge, makes me very positive about the future.
And I forgot about Ellsbury. Seeing him on base is the most beautiful thing you can enjoy.
And Pedroia kicks serious ass.
And Drew is finding himself, as i called.
This team rocks.
And I forgot about Ellsbury. Seeing him on base is the most beautiful thing you can enjoy.
And Pedroia kicks serious ass.
And Drew is finding himself, as i called.
This team rocks.
No question this is a great, fun team to watch. Just that this one game is awful. Hopefully Aardsma and Pedroia just started something worth while.
Than JD Drew strikes out...
Nail-biter....
So close... But I have to disagree with you, RSF2. I thought the game was good, just the result was awful. I like tight, emocional games. If Youk had put that ball in the stands everything would feel different.
So close... But I have to disagree with you, RSF2. I thought the game was good, just the result was awful. I like tight, emocional games. If Youk had put that ball in the stands everything would feel different.
Well, that sucked harder than an East St. Louis whore.
How do you lose to ****ign Kyle Lohse?
QUOTE(samba guy @ Jun 20 2008, 11:07 PM)
Nail-biter....
So close... But I have to disagree with you, RSF2. I thought the game was good, just the result was awful. I like tight, emocional games. If Youk had put that ball in the stands everything would feel different.
So close... But I have to disagree with you, RSF2. I thought the game was good, just the result was awful. I like tight, emocional games. If Youk had put that ball in the stands everything would feel different.
I'll admit I get too overly emotional, but there is nothing more satisfying than a nail-biter. However, this game featured 2 bases loaded scenarios, one with no outs and I believe the other with 1 out yet the Sox couldn't muster much of anything.
QUOTE(acr @ Jun 20 2008, 11:15 PM)
How do you lose to ****ign Kyle Lohse?
I have no clue, 8 other clubs are wondering the same thing.
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St. Louis ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi w k avg.
Izturis, Cesar ss 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .241
Ryan, Brendan ss 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .276
Schumaker, Skip rf 5 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 2 .305
Ludwick, Ryan lf 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .301
Ankiel, Rick cf 5 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 .254
Glaus, Troy 3b 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .260
Duncan, Chris 1b 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .230
Molina, Yadier dh 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 .294
Kennedy, Adam 2b 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
LaRue, Jason c 4 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 .211
Totals 36 5 10 1 0 3 4 3 9
Boston ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi w k avg.
Ellsbury, Jacoby lf 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .279
Pedroia, Dustin 2b 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 .277
Drew, J.D. rf 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 .327
Ramirez, Manny dh 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 .296
Lowell, Mike 3b 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 .274
Youkilis, Kevin 1b 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .303
Crisp, Coco cf 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .260
Lugo, Julio ss 2 1 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 .278
Cash, Kevin c 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .240
Moss, Brandon ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Varitek, Jason c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .240
Totals 35 4 10 1 0 1 3 6 6
St. Louis 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 -- 5
Boston 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 -- 4
E_C.Izturis, J.Lugo 2. LOB_St. Louis 9, Boston 11. 2B_R.Ankiel, D.Pedroia.
HR_J.LaRue (2) off T.Wakefield, S.Schumaker (5) off T.Wakefield, Y.Molina (4)
off H.Okajima, J.Lugo (1) off K.Lohse. SF_J.Lugo. S_B.Ryan. CS_R.Ankiel.
GIDP_M.Ramirez, C.Crisp. DP_St. Louis 2 (A.Kennedy, B.Ryan and C.Duncan 2).
St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
Lohse, Kyle (W 9-2) 6 6 2 1 2 4 1 109-67 3.63
Flores, Randy 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 11-2 4.66
Springer, Russ 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 6-5 2.61
Franklin, Ryan (S 10) 2 3 1 1 2 1 0 44-29 2.86
Boston IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
Wakefield, Tim (L 4-5) 7 7 4 3 3 4 2 114-76 4.17
Okajima, Hideki 1 3 1 1 0 2 1 19-13 3.16
Aardsma, David 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 12-9 2.67
R. Flores pitched to 3 batters in the 7th.
PB_K.Cash.
HBP_by T.Wakefield (R.Ludwick).
T_2:59. A_37,671.
Izturis, Cesar ss 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .241
Ryan, Brendan ss 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .276
Schumaker, Skip rf 5 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 2 .305
Ludwick, Ryan lf 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .301
Ankiel, Rick cf 5 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 .254
Glaus, Troy 3b 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .260
Duncan, Chris 1b 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .230
Molina, Yadier dh 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 .294
Kennedy, Adam 2b 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
LaRue, Jason c 4 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 .211
Totals 36 5 10 1 0 3 4 3 9
Boston ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi w k avg.
Ellsbury, Jacoby lf 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .279
Pedroia, Dustin 2b 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 .277
Drew, J.D. rf 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 .327
Ramirez, Manny dh 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 .296
Lowell, Mike 3b 5 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 .274
Youkilis, Kevin 1b 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .303
Crisp, Coco cf 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .260
Lugo, Julio ss 2 1 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 .278
Cash, Kevin c 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .240
Moss, Brandon ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Varitek, Jason c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .240
Totals 35 4 10 1 0 1 3 6 6
St. Louis 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 -- 5
Boston 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 -- 4
E_C.Izturis, J.Lugo 2. LOB_St. Louis 9, Boston 11. 2B_R.Ankiel, D.Pedroia.
HR_J.LaRue (2) off T.Wakefield, S.Schumaker (5) off T.Wakefield, Y.Molina (4)
off H.Okajima, J.Lugo (1) off K.Lohse. SF_J.Lugo. S_B.Ryan. CS_R.Ankiel.
GIDP_M.Ramirez, C.Crisp. DP_St. Louis 2 (A.Kennedy, B.Ryan and C.Duncan 2).
St. Louis IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
Lohse, Kyle (W 9-2) 6 6 2 1 2 4 1 109-67 3.63
Flores, Randy 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 11-2 4.66
Springer, Russ 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 6-5 2.61
Franklin, Ryan (S 10) 2 3 1 1 2 1 0 44-29 2.86
Boston IP H R ER BB SO HR PC-ST ERA
Wakefield, Tim (L 4-5) 7 7 4 3 3 4 2 114-76 4.17
Okajima, Hideki 1 3 1 1 0 2 1 19-13 3.16
Aardsma, David 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 12-9 2.67
R. Flores pitched to 3 batters in the 7th.
PB_K.Cash.
HBP_by T.Wakefield (R.Ludwick).
T_2:59. A_37,671.
I didn't see the game today, just the boxscore, but it sure seems like it's time to hand the 8th inning spot to Aardsma. The only thing that was killing him was walks and he looks like he has solved that problem.
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