Game 79: Beckett Surrenders Early Four-Run Lead, Sox Lose 5-4
Saturday, June 30th, 2007The Red Sox offense jumped out to a 4-0 lead after two innings tonight, but they were unable to take advantage of Texas pitcher Robinson Tejeda — who stranded five runners in those innings (three in scoring position). The Sox would pay dearly for those lost opportunities as the Rangers bullpen provided five innings [...]
Lester, Buchholz Have Big Saturdays
Saturday, June 30th, 2007Jon Lester had a good outing in Pawtucket, RI, today and was rewarded with a Win… Clay Buchholz had an even better outing tonight in Portland, ME, but was left with a No Decision for his troubles. But their respective outings underscore the pitchers’ status as two of the cornerstones of the Red Sox [...]
Ellsbury To Make Major League Debut Tonight
Saturday, June 30th, 2007This afternoon, the Red Sox called up outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury from Triple-A Pawtucket… he will be in the lineup tonight against the Rangers in place of the injured Coco Crisp. He is slotted to bat ninth and to start in center field.
Ellsbury, 23, will be making his major league debut and will wear #46. [...]
Game 78: A Welcome Home(coming): Sox Survive Lofton, Rangers, 2-1
Friday, June 29th, 2007Texas leadoff man Kenny Lofton had four hits, a walk and four stolen bases tonight (the first time the speedster has stolen four bases in a game since 2000)… but, in spite of his prodigious night on the basepaths, the Rangers center fielder never crossed home plate — and THAT is how games are won [...]
Prospect Interview: Catching My Breath With Clay Buchholz, Part III
Friday, June 29th, 2007Today is the third and final installment of my exclusive interview with Red Sox prospect Clay Buchholz.
Today’s piece covers such subject matters as the biggest influence in his career (his dad), his first appearance against big league hitters, the charities he supports, and the first word that comes to mind when talking about [...]
This Day in Baseball History: June 29th
Friday, June 29th, 2007In 1941, in a doubleheader with the Senators, NY Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio tied and then broke the American League consecutive game hitting streak of 41 games, established by George Sisler… in the opener he hit a double off Dutch Leonard, and in the nightcap he hit a seventh inning single off Walt Masterson.
In 1977, [...]
Schilling To Remain On D. L. Til After All-Star Break
Friday, June 29th, 2007Red Sox manager Terry Francona has confirmed that Curt Schilling will not return to the Red Sox’ rotation until after the All-Star break.
Schilling is 6-4, 4.20, through his first 15 starts (and 94 1/3 innings pitched). He was placed on the disabled list on June 22nd — retroactive to June 19th — with shoulder [...]
Prospect Interview: Catching My Breath With Clay Buchholz, Part II
Thursday, June 28th, 2007In today’s installment, Clay and I discussed his status as an elite pitching prospect (which still seems to have him a bit in awe), the minor leagues and his daily routine, his routine for “clearing the mechanism”, the day he was drafted, some pop culture, and signing autographs.
After reading this installment, you’ll understand [...]
This Day in Baseball History: June 28th
Thursday, June 28th, 2007In 1907, Yankees catcher Branch Rickey was behind the plate as the Senators stole 13 bases in one game… although not a terrific player, ‘the Mahatma’ would later become one of the premier baseball administrators in the history of the game — best known for signing Jackie Robinson.
In 1910, Cubs shortstop Joe Tinker — of [...]
Game 77: Winless In Seattle… Red Sox Swept By M’s, 2-1
Thursday, June 28th, 2007During the first two games of the series, the Red Sox got plenty of offense, but no pitching… today, they got outstanding pitching but no offense. It all added up to a sweep in Seattle as the Sox lost the finale, 2-1, in 11 innings.
The rectangular road trip (from Boston, to Atlanta, to San [...]
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