Boston Red Sox (MLB 07: The Show)

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Frustrated Sox lose to Royals again
Offense is stale; Epstein leaves game in disgust


Joey Gathright drove in the winning run

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 W: J. Gobble (3-1) | L: J. Papelbon (0-2) | S: O. Dotel (20)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 1-5, K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 0-5, 2 K
D. Ortiz, DH: 2-3, 2 BB
W. Pena, LF: 1-4, 2B, BB, K
J. Drew, RF: 0-4, K
M. Lowell, 3B: 1-3, HR (6)
-E. Hinske, PH-3B: 0-1, K
J. Varitek, C: 2-4, K
A. Cora, SS: 1-4
D. Pedroia, 2B: 1-4, 2B

R. Clemens: 7.0 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, 7 K
H. Okajima: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R
B. Donnelly: 0.2 IP, H, 0 R, K
J. Papelbon (L, 0-2): 2.0 IP, 3 H, ER, 3 K

Kansas City Royals
D. DeJesus, CF: 1-3, BB, K
-J. Gathright, PR-CF: 1-1, GW RBI, SB
M. Grudzielanek, 2B: 0-5, 2 K
R. Shealy, 1B: 1-4, 2 K
R. Sanders, RF: 1-4, K
M. Teahen, 3B: 1-4, K
M. Sweeney, DH: 2-4, HR (13), K
E. Brown, LF: 1-4, 2B, R, K
A. Sanchez, SS: 0-2
-R. Gload, PH: 0-1
J. Buck, C: 0-2
-E. German, PH-C: 0-2, 2 K

O. Perez: 7.0 IP, 5 H, ER, BB, 4 K
J. Peralta: 0.2 IP, H, 0 R, 2 BB, K
J. Gobble (W, 3-1): 1.1 IP, H, 0 R, K
O. Dotel (S, 20): IP, 2 H, 0 R, K

Record: 57-37
Next Game: Kansas City
Pitching Matchup: Curt Schilling (10-4, 3.01) vs. Brian Bannister (5-6, 4.76)

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BREAKING NEWS

July 18, 2007

BOSTON, MA - Boston skipper Terry Francona has mysteriously scratched Wily Mo Pena from the lineup for tonight's series finale vs. Kansas City. On days when Pena is simply resting, he is always available to pinch hit. This time however, Pena is not at the ballpark.

Developing...

[bailey4mvp]

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This is looking really good man, cant wait to see what u do with Willy Mo.

Keep up the great work.

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Pitching picks up the slack
Sox can only muster one run, but it's enough; what's the deal with Wily Mo?


Curt Schilling is starting to have a Cy Young type year, as he lowered his ERA to 2.85

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 x 1 5 0 W: C. Schilling (11-4) | L: B. Bannister (5-7) | S: J. Papelbon (28)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 1-4, SB, K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 1-4
D. Ortiz, DH: 0-3, K
E. Hinske, LF: 1-3, HR (4)
J. Drew, RF: 0-3
M. Lowell, 3B: 1-3, K
D. Mirabelli, C: 0-2, BB, K
J. Lugo, SS: 1-3, K
A. Cora, 2B: 0-3, K

C. Schilling (W, 11-4): 7.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 7 K
B. Donnelly: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, K
J. Papelbon (S, 28): IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K

Kansas City Royals
D. DeJesus, CF: 0-4, 2 K
M. Grudzielanek, 2B: 0-4, 2 K
R. Shealy, 1B: 1-4, 2 K
R. Sanders, RF: 0-3, K
M. Teahen, 3B: 0-3
M. Sweeney, DH: 0-3
E. Brown, LF: 1-2
-R. Gload, PH-LF: 0-1, K
A. Sanchez, SS: 0-2, K
-E. German, PH-SS: 0-1
J. LaRue, C: 1-2
-J. Gathright, PH-C: 0-1, K

B. Bannister (L, 5-7): 7.0 IP, 5 H, ER, BB, 6 K
J. Gobble: IP, 0 H, 0 R

Record: 58-37
Next Game: Chicago (48-47)
Pitching Matchup: Josh Beckett (9-5, 4.16) vs. Mark Buehrle (5-8, 4.09)

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Domino Effect in Boston
Epstein announces a trade that will lead to another

July 19, 2007

BOSTON, MA - As the trade deadline gets closer, the Boston Red Sox get busier.

After Wily Mo Pena's last second scratch from the game yesterday, fans and media in Boston were buzzing for information. That information was released today, as GM Theo Epstein announced that the Red Sox had traded the high power/high strikeout/mediocre fielder to the Oakland Athletics for disgruntled third baseman Eric Chavez.

At first, fans and media were confused. Mike Lowell is still struggling, but it seemed like he and Chavez are about equal in terms of talent. Chavez's stats are slightly better than Lowell's, and his fielding is a step above; Chavez has won 6 consecutive Gold Gloves in the AL at 3rd base.

Oakland is awful this year however, and Billy Beane, ever the financial wizard, decided to deal Chavez and his contract for the younger, less expensive Pena.

This of course creates a logjam at 3rd base for the Red Sox, and effectively spells the end of Lowell's tenure in Boston. With Pena gone, it seems like he will be dealt for an outfielder.

[jxtuoleafs]

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I absolutely hate the Red Sox...but I LOVE this dynasty. Wily Mo goes for Chavez, man, what a nice trade from your end.

MLB Question: Who has filled in at 3B over in Oakland, and Wily Mo be a starter?

Great readings!

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I absolutely hate the Red Sox...but I LOVE this dynasty. Wily Mo goes for Chavez, man, what a nice trade from your end.

MLB Question: Who has filled in at 3B over in Oakland, and Wily Mo be a starter?

Great readings!

Yeah, I checked into that...the A's are now using Scutaro over at 3rd, with Crosby at short.

And Wily Mo's a starter for them, Kotsay and Kielty are down with injury.

Thanks for the compliments.

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BoSox pound ChiSox
Sox weary from lack of rest; Chavez joins team tomorrow


David Ortiz had a big day

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 10 0 3 0 0 3 0 1 0 5 x 12 19 0 W: J. Beckett (10-5) | L: M. Buehrle (5-9)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 3-5, 3 R
D. Mirabelli, 1B: 2-4, BB, 2 R, K
D. Ortiz, DH: 3-4, 4 RBI, BB, 2 2B, 2 R, K
E. Hinske, LF: 0-5, RBI, 3 K
D. Murphy, RF: 2-5, 2 RBI, R
A. Cora, 3B: 2-5, RBI, R, 2 K
J. Varitek, C: 2-5, 3 RBI, 2B, R, 2 K
J. Lugo, SS: 3-5, RBI, 2B, R, K
D. Pedroia, 2B: 1-5, R, K

J. Beckett (W, 10-5): 6.0 IP, 7 H, ER, 4 K
H. Okajima: 2.1 IP, 3 H, ER, 3 K
M. Timlin: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Chicago White Sox
A. Cintron, SS: 1-4, 2 K
P. Konerko, DH: 2-4
B. Fulton, 1B: 1-4, K
J. Dye, RF: 1-4, HR (26), K
J. Crede, 3B: 1-4
A. Pierzynski, C: 2-4, 2B
D. Erstad, CF: 0-4, K
T. Iguchi, 2B: 1-3, HR (15), K
R. Mackowiak, LF: 1-3, K

M. Buehrle (L, 5-9): 3.2 IP, 11 H, 6 ER, 6 K
A. Sisco: 1.1 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, 2 K
M. Thornton: 2.2 IP, 4 H, 5 ER, BB, 2 K
M. MacDougal: 0.1 IP, H, 0 R, K

Record: 59-37
Next Game: Chicago
Pitching Matchup: Daisuke Matsuzaka (12-3, 2.45) vs. Jeff Ullman (1-2, 3.78)

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Welcome to Boston, Eric Chavez!
New 3rd Baseman starts rally with HR, finishes the game in walkoff fashion


Mike Lowell wouldn't have been able to hit two homeruns!

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 4 9 0 W: J. Papelbon (1-2) | L: M. Thornton (1-2)

Boston Red Sox
D. Murphy, CF: 0-4, 3 K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 0-3, BB
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-4, K
E. Hinske, LF: 1-4
J. Drew, RF: 1-4, R
E. Chavez, 3B: 2-4, 2 HR (12), 3 RBI, K
J. Varitek, C: 1-3, HR (7), K
J. Lugo, SS: 0-3
D. Pedroia, 2B: 3-3

D. Matsuzaka: 7.2 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 11 K
J. Tavarez: 0.1 IP, H, 0 R
J. Papelbon (W, 1-2): IP, H, 0 R

Chicago White Sox
J. Uribe, SS: 0-5, 2 K
B. Anderson, CF: 0-4, 3 K
P. Konerko, 1B: 1-4, HR (28), K
J. Thome, DH: 1-4, 2 K
J. Dye, RF: 4-4, 2 2B, R
-S. Podsednik, PR-RF: 0-0, SB
J. Crede, 3B: 1-3, RBI, SF, K
A. Pierzynski, C: 2-4, RBI, K
T. Iguchi, 2B: 0-4, K
R. Mackowiak, LF: 2-4

J. Ullman: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, BB, 5 K
A. Sisco: IP, 2 H, 0 R, K
M. Thornton (L, 1-2): 0.0 IP, H, ER

Record: 60-37
Next Game: Chicago
Pitching Matchup: Oliver Perez (3-7, 4.98) vs. Gavin Floyd (2-5, 6.82)

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The Athletics are such a poorly ran franchise.

[Beantown]

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......

Honestly, can't you **** with some other team and not the Red Sox?

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Nope.

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WOW: The Captain wins it for Boston in the 13th
3 times, the Red Sox stave off defeat


In a playoff atmosphere, Jason Varitek sent Boston into delirium

Details on the madness

Bottom of the 9th
-In between 3 strikeouts, Bobby Jenks allowed a solo HR to J.D. Drew, tying the game at 3

Bottom of the 10th
-Alex Cora fails a bunt attempt, 1 out
-Julio Lugo pinch hits for Dustin Pedroia, and succeeds with a bunt attempt; Bobby Jenks' throw to first is thrown away, Lugo advances to 2nd
-Coco Crisp singles to left, advancing Lugo to 3rd
-Jason Varitek pinch hits for Kevin Youkilis and singles to right, scoring Lugo, tying the game at 4

Top of the 13th
-Jermaine Dye homered over the Monster, giving Chicago a 5-4 lead

Bottom of the 13th
-Coco Crisp singles up the middle
-Coco Crisp steals 2nd
-On the 3rd pitch, Jason Varitek homers to right center field, winning the game 6-5

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1001 5 14 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1002 6 12 2 W: J. Pineiro (5-0) | L: J. Benjamin (3-2)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 3-5, 2 SB, R, SAC
K. Youkilis, 1B: 0-4, 2 K
-J. Varitek, PH-1B: 2-2, GW HR (8), 3 RBI
D. Ortiz, DH: 0-4, BB, 2 K
E. Hinske, LF: 0-5, 2 K
J. Drew, RF: 2-5, HR (12), K; 2 leaping HR saving catches in right field
E. Chavez, 3B: 0-5, 3 K
D. Mirabelli, C: 3-5, 2 HR (8), 2 K
A. Cora, SS: 0-5, K
D. Pedroia, 2B: 1-3
-J. Lugo, PH-2B: 1-2, R

O. Perez: 6.1 IP, 7 H, 3 R (2 ER), 7 K
M. Timlin: 1.2 IP, H, 0 R
B. Donnelly: IP, 3 H, ER, K
M. Delcarmen: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, K
J. Pineiro (W, 5-0): IP, H, ER, 2 K

Chicago White Sox
D. Erstad, CF: 2-5, K
-S. Podsednik, PR-CF: 0-1, R
T. Hall, C: 3-5, RBI, R, K
-A. Pierzynski, C: 0-1
P. Konerko, 1B: 3-6, RBI, K
J. Thome, DH: 0-6, K
J. Dye, RF: 1-6, HR (27), K
A. Cintron, SS: 0-2, K (ejected - arguing)
-J. Uribe, SS: 0-4, K
J. Crede, 3B: 1-4
-R. Mackowiak, PH-3B: 0-2
T. Iguchi, 2B: 2-6, HR (16), 2 K
T. Kramer, RF: 2-5, 2B, R, 2 K

G. Floyd: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, BB, 4 K
M. Thornton: IP, H, 0 R, 2 K
M. MacDougal: IP, 0 H, 0 R, K
B. Jenks (BS, 3): 2.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 K
A. Sisco: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K
J. Benjamin (L, 3-2): 0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER

Record: 61-37
Next Game: Chicago
Pitching Matchup: Roger Clemens (6-0, 0.58) vs. Emery Knight (1-2, 5.09; Note: Contreras and Garland are on the DL)

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Rocket roars to 7-0
Sox sitting pretty 25 games over .500


Big Papi reached the 30 HR plateau for the 5th straight season

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 3 8 0 2 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 x 8 14 0 W: R. Clemens (7-0) | L: E. Knight (1-3)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 2-5, SB, R, K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 2-5, HR (9), 3 RBI, 3B, 2 R
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-3, HR (30), 2 BB, 2 R
E. Hinske, LF: 2-5, RBI, 2B, 2 R
D. Murphy, RF: 2-4, 2B, K
E. Chavez, 3B: 2-3, RBI, BB, K
D. Mirabelli, C: 0-3, RBI, SF
J. Lugo, SS: 2-4, RBI
A. Cora, 2B: 1-4, R, K

R. Clemens (W, 7-0): 6.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 7 K
H. Okajima: 2.1 IP, 2 H, ER, K
M. Timlin: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Chicago White Sox
J. Uribe, SS: 1-4, RBI, R
P. Konerko, DH: 2-4, RBI, 2B, K
J. Thome, 1B: 1-4, HR (22), K
S. Podsednik, RF: 1-4, K
A. Cintron, 3B: 0-3, HBP, K
A. Pierzynski, C: 0-4, 3 K
D. Erstad, CF: 0-4, K
T. Iguchi, 2B: 2-4, 2B
R. Mackowiak, LF: 1-3, 2B, R

E. Knight (L, 1-3): 4.0 IP, 10 H, 5 ER, BB, K
J. Benjamin: 2.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, BB, 3 K
M. Thornton: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, K

Record: 62-37
Next Game: @ Cleveland (52-48)
Pitching Matchup: Curt Schillng (11-4, 2.85) vs. Nathan Bradshaw (0-0, 6.43)

[DEE4THREE]

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Nice work man I read everyday. Looking forward to seeing what you do with Lowell.

Do you play every game?