June 23, 2008
Haren outduels Beckett
Dan Haren went 7 innings and only surrendered two hits as the Red Sox have now dropped three out of their four home games losing to the D-Backs 2-1.
J.D. Drew had the only RBI for Boston in the eighth hitting a sacrifice fly to make it 2-1.
Josh Beckett went 8 innings, giving up five hits, two runs, two walks, and struck out eight.
Goat of the Game:  Only thing I can think of
Not that I am placing the whole game on Tek, but striking out in the seventh with two men in scoring position is not how you win games.
Next Game:  Can we just be healthy?
Man Youk took a bad one tonight.  Let's hope that clears up for tomorrow.
Discussion
5 Comments on "Haren outduels Beckett"
#1
Posted by gerry, June 23, 2008 11:44 PM
It was on this site that, as the pre-season trades of would-be-Titan pitchers were discussed (Santana, Bedard, Haren, Harden, Blanton, Willis, Lieber, Glavine, Garza, Silva) that many believed Haren may be the best of the lot. Tonight, IMO, confirmed that belief.
Something is wrong with Tek. Did he ever fully recover from the flu, strep, trip-fatigue and injury? In terms of goat, he was one of our few who broke through tonite with a hit. Once again, no on delivered. Another unlucky game.
#2
Posted by Daniel Rathman, June 24, 2008 1:32 AM
I don't think there was a Goat in this one. Nothing the offense could do; it was Haren's night in the spotlight. Which I, as a Haren fan, strangely didn't enjoy very much.
#3
Posted by Jc, June 24, 2008 7:35 AM
there's nothing wrong with Tek, he is just a 36 year old catcher on the decline. But seriously, if Boras wants more than a 2 year contract for him,i would rather have Kevin Cash...
#4
Posted by Bottom Line Rob, June 24, 2008 9:11 AM
DR is right - when the opposing pitcher goes 1-2-3 in 5 of the 7 innings he pitches, you have to give to goat award to the whole team and give credit to Haren.
As for Tek - his hitting has become so poor that I'm starting to think it's time we made him a coach and got him off the roster...
#5
Posted by Shawn Medeiros, June 24, 2008 1:36 PM
I have to pick a goat when we lose. Just the format. Haren was down right filthy and I like those baseball games better than that of MLB Slugfest material.
Division Rivals
Regional Teams
- "It's amazing how many club officials read...Fire Brand of the American League." - Peter Gammons
- "Run by Evan Brunell...this has perspective and weight to it that goes against the stereotype of the screaming Red Sox fan." - Deadspin
- "For in-depth coverage and analysis of everything that happens with the Boston Red Sox, you can’t beat Fire Brand of the American League!" - David Pinto
-
Mike Lowell
2008 Fire Brand
- View past Fire Brands
Leave a comment