Game time: 1:35 pm EDT
Scheduled starters: Joel Pineiro (2-3, 4.02) v. Jon Lester (6-3, 3.18)
The game will be on NESN and on TBS
Boston weather: 11 am observation at KBOS: Wind out of the south at 9 mph, visibility 4 miles in haze, scattered clouds at 2,300 feet, temperature 78F, DP 66F
Forecast: Unsettled... There's a slow-moving cold front out along the eastern edge of Lake Erie moving east, and a warm front to our south off the coast extending through the middle Atlantic states. Right now, there's a line of thunderstorms along the MA/VT/NY border, and another line forming around New London. Everything is slowly moving toward the east northeast. We've had just enough sun out in eastern Massachusetts to start fueling some convection. The air mass is very moist, and there's a good chance for a couple strong thunderstorms this afternoon.
Bring a raincoat. And score early and often! There's a good chance that we won't get through this game without some rain.
Full Version: St. Louis at BOSTON, Sunday, June 22, 2008
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St. Louis Boston
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Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
--- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ----
LF Barton, Brian 1 8 .245 LF Ellsbury, Jacoby 5 23 .278
2B Miles, Aaron 1 12 .293 2B Pedroia, Dustin 6 32 .274
RF Ludwick, Ryan 16 55 .300 RF Drew, J.D. 14 44 .326
3B Glaus, Troy 10 47 .264 DH Ramirez, Manny 15 49 .295
DH Stavinoha, Nick 0 0 .000 3B Lowell, Mike 11 38 .270
CF Ankiel, Rick 12 32 .258 1B Youkilis, Kevin 11 44 .304
1B Molina, Yadier 4 25 .294 C Varitek, Jason 7 24 .236
C LaRue, Jason 2 7 .224 CF Crisp, Coco 5 22 .260
SS Ryan, Brendan 0 5 .275 SS Lugo, Julio 1 17 .278
P Pineiro, Joel (2-3, 4.02) P Lester, Jon (6-3, 3.18)
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Pos Player HR RBI AVG. Pos Player HR RBI AVG.
--- ------ -- --- ---- --- ------ -- --- ----
LF Barton, Brian 1 8 .245 LF Ellsbury, Jacoby 5 23 .278
2B Miles, Aaron 1 12 .293 2B Pedroia, Dustin 6 32 .274
RF Ludwick, Ryan 16 55 .300 RF Drew, J.D. 14 44 .326
3B Glaus, Troy 10 47 .264 DH Ramirez, Manny 15 49 .295
DH Stavinoha, Nick 0 0 .000 3B Lowell, Mike 11 38 .270
CF Ankiel, Rick 12 32 .258 1B Youkilis, Kevin 11 44 .304
1B Molina, Yadier 4 25 .294 C Varitek, Jason 7 24 .236
C LaRue, Jason 2 7 .224 CF Crisp, Coco 5 22 .260
SS Ryan, Brendan 0 5 .275 SS Lugo, Julio 1 17 .278
P Pineiro, Joel (2-3, 4.02) P Lester, Jon (6-3, 3.18)
06/22 12:32:06 ET
Rain delay!
It isn't raining in Boston yet, but there's a line of strong storms to the southwest moving northeast. This is the line that was forming between New London and Providence an hour ago. The strongest cells will pass west of Boston, but Fenway will get rain.
It looks like about an hour delay. There's been enough heating this morning to fire off more storms in the area, so things could get interesting trying to get this game in. They are wise not to start it because they might not get an inning in.
It isn't raining in Boston yet, but there's a line of strong storms to the southwest moving northeast. This is the line that was forming between New London and Providence an hour ago. The strongest cells will pass west of Boston, but Fenway will get rain.
It looks like about an hour delay. There's been enough heating this morning to fire off more storms in the area, so things could get interesting trying to get this game in. They are wise not to start it because they might not get an inning in.
QUOTE(RedSoxAnni @ Jun 22 2008, 10:23 AM) 
Rain delay!
It isn't raining in Boston yet, but there's a line of strong storms to the southwest moving northeast. This is the line that was forming between New London and Providence an hour ago. The strongest cells will pass west of Boston, but Fenway will get rain.
It looks like about an hour delay. There's been enough heating this morning to fire off more storms in the area, so things could get interesting trying to get this game in. They are wise not to start it because they might not get an inning in.
It isn't raining in Boston yet, but there's a line of strong storms to the southwest moving northeast. This is the line that was forming between New London and Providence an hour ago. The strongest cells will pass west of Boston, but Fenway will get rain.
It looks like about an hour delay. There's been enough heating this morning to fire off more storms in the area, so things could get interesting trying to get this game in. They are wise not to start it because they might not get an inning in.
A Bill Engvall sitcom series show just came on TBS, but it was just broken into saying 2:25 first pitch. Actually, Engvall is probably more entertaining than Buck Martinez
had been.Play ball!
Lester is throwing heat, 94-96 for every fastball so far. Feeling good about this game.
If Pineiro beats us, i'll kill all of you.
If Pineiro beats us, i'll kill all of you.
QUOTE(Westlake @ Jun 22 2008, 11:21 AM)
Lester is throwing heat, 94-96 for every fastball so far. Feeling good about this game.
If Pineiro beats us, i'll kill all of you.
If Pineiro beats us, i'll kill all of you.
All of us? Youz pretty weird.
QUOTE(Westlake @ Jun 22 2008, 02:21 PM)
Lester is throwing heat, 94-96 for every fastball so far. Feeling good about this game.
If Pineiro beats us, i'll kill all of you.
If Pineiro beats us, i'll kill all of you.
There are an awful lot of us.
In his entire time in Boston did Piniero ever pitch 2 1/3 scoreless innings?
Consecutively, I mean.
Consecutively, I mean.
QUOTE(67YazWithSideburns @ Jun 22 2008, 11:53 AM)
In his entire time in Boston did Piniero ever pitch 2 1/3 scoreless innings?
Consecutively, I mean.
Consecutively, I mean.
Maybe not, but if so it's because Boston didn't let him start, according to Buck M. I was thinking that St. Louis' pitching coach, Dave Duncan, who's been with LaRussa since the Oakland days, has to be pretty f'in good.
QUOTE(Malzone64 @ Jun 22 2008, 02:58 PM)
Maybe not, but if so it's because Boston didn't let him start, according to Buck M. I was thinking that St. Louis' pitching coach, Dave Duncan, who's been with LaRussa since the Oakland days, has to be pretty f'in good.
I agree about Duncan - especially this year with the scrap-heap rotation they've got and the way they've performed. Lohse didn't exactly have teams banging down his door this off season and look at him.
Duncan does seem to have the Midas touch when it comes to retreads.
Is this what it was like in 2004, until the Sox went on the tear in August?
Oh... Pineiro looking like Cy Young himself... geez...
QUOTE(Malzone64 @ Jun 22 2008, 03:26 PM)
Is this what it was like in 2004, until the Sox went on the tear in August?
No, in 2004 the Sox had Pedro and Nomar, and I had less body hair. Those were the times.
Pineiro is a lucky bastard... and Buck Martinez is annoying as hell...
QUOTE(Malzone64 @ Jun 22 2008, 01:50 PM)
All of us? Youz pretty weird.
And youz dead. Joel is dealing and we keep beating the ball into the ground. Bleh.
man, Tek is ice cold as of lately batting .233 at the moment.
QUOTE(Westlake @ Jun 22 2008, 04:04 PM)
And youz dead. Joel is dealing and we keep beating the ball into the ground. Bleh.
I know that you're a relative noob around here, Westlake, so I'm just going to let you know that you should search for the gun ownership threads before you start showing up at our houses to make good on your threat.
WTG Covelli!!! TRIPLE!! and best part is NO OUTS!
I thought for sure that Coco had an inside the parker. Thanks Rick.
If Coco is running full speed out of the box that's an ITPHR.
Now get this run home. Squeeze time?
Just as good! New ballgame!
Woohoo! Now I won't have to fend off Westlake's murderous rampage!
Well, THAT sucked!
Wow paps first walk at home scores on another sailer. Just another reason why stranger things happen in Day games. Coco looked dumpfounded just like Ankiel did. We get some free baseball.
Let's not get swept.
Let's not get swept.
Sorry, Anni. I totally jinxed that one. I'm going to go back home and get the weapons ready again. Westlake, are we still in trouble if Piniero isn't the pitcher of record?
Not Okajima 
Edit: And he gives up a hit to the first batter he faces
Edit: And he gives up a hit to the first batter he faces
I went out and did some landscaping after the Paps bad pitch/misjudge by Coco. Paps couldn't pitch another inning?
I'm a bit upset about that as well, Malzone. Why burn an extra pitcher there?
Yes, Ellsbury!!!
Come on JD, bring him home!
Come on JD, bring him home!
Man, how many times can you fail to put the final nail in the coffin?
Apparently, quite a few.
Here we go again. Oki loads the bases.
QUOTE(Soxfan4747 @ Jun 22 2008, 04:09 PM)
Sorry, Anni. I totally jinxed that one. I'm going to go back home and get the weapons ready again. Westlake, are we still in trouble if Piniero isn't the pitcher of record?
He did do pretty well, but I suppose you'll live. For now.
I may have to take my frustration out on Hansen if he blows this one.
Very impressive by Hansen!
Good now that Paps wasn't left in. Maybe he can save Beckett's eighth win tomorrow night (unless Josh wants to pitch a CG). Gotta get it done now. Lowell, Youks, Tek. Lowell double. No bunts!
WORST AB I have ever seen from Tek in a LONG TIME!!!!! 
That was one of the worst at bats I've ever seen. It's up to Jacoby.
Edit: And perhaps there's a bit of good pitching too. Isringhausen was getting nasty there.
Edit: And perhaps there's a bit of good pitching too. Isringhausen was getting nasty there.
Cora deserves to be DFA'd for that at bat. He swings at a ball that might have hit him if he just stood there. I thought he was supposed to be smart. 
That must be a record. Three straight extra innings with a double to lead off and nary a run.
That must be a record. Three straight extra innings with a double to lead off and nary a run.
Ron Villone is warming up.. maybe we can tee off him like We have in the past when He was with the Yanks.
Ok, no here's another leadoff double... maybe this time!!! Go SOX!
Dammit, Miles...
Is the guy operating the CF camera drunk today?
There really wasn't anything Dustin could have done on that play.
This is driving me batshit crazy. How many times can we get on second base and NOT score? This is like my freshman year of high school all over again.
wdmweiko!!@!#!@@!#Kd!!!!!
wdmweiko!!@!#!@@!#Kd!!!!!
QUOTE(Westlake @ Jun 22 2008, 03:23 PM)
This is driving me batshit crazy. How many times can we get on second base and NOT score? This is like my freshman year of high school all over again.
wdmweiko!!@!#!@@!#Kd!!!!!
wdmweiko!!@!#!@@!#Kd!!!!!
You mean your team got a lot of leadoff doubles and didn't score any runs?
By a MILE!
Tek wrote a letter home on that play. Great play by Drew.
SCORE!
SCORE!
QUOTE(ivebeentruped @ Jun 22 2008, 03:31 PM)
By a MILE!
Gotta hit a home run now. No doubles! Well.......
Edit, most other ballparks that's a homer. The wall giveth...
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