April 12, 2008
4/12: Go get 'em
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New York Yankees (5-5) @ Boston Red Sox (5-5)
Mike Mussina (1-1, 3.09) @ Josh Beckett (0-1, 9.64) 3:55 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: FOX RADIO: WEEI 850, WROL 950 |
GAME NOTES: Chien-Ming Wang pitched an absolute gem last night, end of story. Whether you're a Red Sox or Yankees fan, you had to appreciate the sheer efficiency of his repertoire. What was frustrating from my end was the number of long shots Sox players were getting that kept finding Yankee gloves. Josh Beckett will attempt to put a foot towards a Cy Young campaign and get deeper in the game than he was able to muster against Toronto. Historically (even including the near perfecto) the Red Sox have been able to hit Mussina rather well. Let's keep that trend up.
Discussion
28 Comments on "4/12: Go get 'em"
#1
Posted by Evan Brunell, April 12, 2008 3:18 PM
Courtesy Daniel Rathman:
LineupsYankees:
1. Johnny Damon, LF
2. Melky Cabrera, CF
3. Bobby Abreu, RF
4. Alex Rodriguez, 3B
5. Jason Giambi, 1B
6. Jorge Posada, DH
7. Robinson Cano, 2B
8. Jose Molina, C
9. Alberto Gonzalez, SS
SP - Mike Mussina
Red Sox:
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Manny Ramirez, LF
5. Kevin Youkilis, 3B
6. JD Drew, RF
7. Jason Varitek, C
8. Sean Casey, 1B
9. Julio Lugo, SS
SP - Josh Beckett
Just curious, why not bat Drew 5th in this game, since he’s been hot lately, and we’re facing a righty?
#3
Posted by Daniel Rathman, April 12, 2008 3:30 PM
Thanks, Evan. Heading to my uncle's house...he's got satellite, which will allow me to watch the Sox game.
Get it done, Beckett!
#4
Posted by Evan Brunell, April 12, 2008 3:52 PM
I don't think Tito wants to mess any mojo Drew may have going for him right now and that's why he's no. 6.
#5
Posted by Jc, April 12, 2008 5:27 PM
how the hell do you let a hitter like Alberto Gonzales beat you when you have him 0-2, this is unbelievable.
#6
Posted by Fully Manny, April 12, 2008 5:31 PM
Uh, you make a good pitch to tie them up and they still get a hit? It's baseball.
#7
Posted by Jc, April 12, 2008 5:39 PM
Manny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love you.
#8
Posted by Fully Manny, April 12, 2008 5:40 PM
Theeeeeeeeeeeere's the Mike Mussina we all know and love!
#9
Posted by Fully Manny, April 12, 2008 5:50 PM
Come on Beckett. I know you've gotta be tired but just give us one more inning...
#12
Posted by Jc, April 12, 2008 6:05 PM
something that we've seen from Beckett in his two starts is that he is tiring when reaching high pitch counts, it's obvious that he is not yet at full strength.
#13
Posted by Fully Manny, April 12, 2008 6:16 PM
Yeah, but he's looked as dominant as ever to start things out. I'm happy with what I've seen from him so far. He had 4 ST starts so it's not fair to expect him to be going 6 or 7 innings at this point.
#15
Posted by Jc, April 12, 2008 6:21 PM
that's the first diving catch i've seen Drew doing since he got here, he really looks like a new man this season.
#16
Posted by Fully Manny, April 12, 2008 6:23 PM
He usually doesn't have to dive. He positions himself well, gets good jumps and covers a lot of ground.
#17
Posted by Daniel Rathman, April 12, 2008 6:23 PM
Great play by Drew. This game is tied, or NYY is in front if Lugo and Drew don't come up with those balls.
Get A-Rod, Paps!
#20
Posted by Daniel Rathman, April 12, 2008 6:28 PM
Sh*t, this delay is gonna be a b*tch. Paps should probably keep throwing in the rain, just in case or we're just going to end up wasting him.
Am I the only one mortally fearing Lopez vs. A-Rod coming up after the delay?
#21
Posted by Fully Manny, April 12, 2008 6:28 PM
Rodriguez hasn't been all that clutch this year (1-8 with RISP). Let's hope it stays that way.
#25
Posted by Sam, April 12, 2008 8:58 PM
It looks like I missed most of one of the best games thus far this season ... feels good to get a hard earned win tho ... specially against them Yanks
#27
Posted by Sam, April 12, 2008 9:00 PM
Did Papi go 0-4 again? Not even a walk for the big guy ... thats rough
#28
Posted by Daniel Rathman, April 12, 2008 10:26 PM
Nice work, Paps, especially considering the delay. Wonder if he's available tomorrow after throwing 26 pitches today...
Hope Papi gets it going against Hughes tomorrow.
Get us a series win, Dice-K!
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