Boston Red Sox (MLB 07: The Show)

[jxtuoleafs]

Re: Boston Red Sox (MLB 07: The Show)

What an absolutely clutch series with the Yankees. My oh my. I can't believe both these two AL East teams are ripping apart the bigs so far. It's looking like whoever comes out of this division/ALCS will likely take the WS.

*Exhales*

I know I'm waiting.

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Re: Boston Red Sox (MLB 07: The Show)

One game out!
Red Sox one win away from playoffs, one game back of Yankees


Josh Beckett was awesome for 8 innings vs. Toronto

Rogers Centre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 8 0 TORONTO BLUE JAYS 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 W: J. Beckett (16-8) | L: M. Roney (2-2) | S: J. Papelbon (40)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 0-4, RBI, BB, 2 SB
K. Youkilis, 1B: 1-4, K
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-4, K
J. Drew, RF: 0-3, SAC, K
E. Chavez, 3B: 0-3, BB, 2 K
K. Robinson, LF: 1-4, K
J. Varitek, C: 1-4, R, K
J. Lugo, SS: 2-4, SB, R, K
A. Cora, 2B: 2-3, RBI, BB

J. Beckett (W, 16-8): 8.0 IP, 7 H, ER, 9 K
J. Papelbon (S, 40): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, K

Toronto Blue Jays
J. Phillips, LF: 0-4, 2 K
L. Overbay, 1B: 2-4, K
-J. McDonald, PR: 0-0, SB
F. Thomas, DH: 1-4, K
T. Glaus, 3B: 1-4, HR (29)
V. Wells, CF: 1-4, 2 K
R. Johnson, RF: 0-4, SB, K
A. Hill, 2B: 2-3, K
-A. Rios, PH: 0-1
R. Clayton, SS: 0-2, SAC, 2 K
G. Zaun, C: 0-2, SAC

J. Thomson: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, 5 K (left injured - neck sprain)
J. Accardo: 2.2 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, 2 K
M. Roney (L, 2-2): 4.0 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, K
D. Romero: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Record: 97-54
Next Game: @ Toronto
Pitching Matchup: Daisuke Matsuzaka (14-8, 3.39) vs. Brandon League (1-3, 3.75)
Magic Number (Wildcard): 1

Team	Record	GB
	98-53	--
	97-54	1.0

NY Magic Number: 11

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Blue Jays break Daisuke's back
Red Sox clinch wildcard, but lose a game on the Yankees


Daisuke had given up only one hit until the 7th, when Vernon Wells reached via error, Alex Rios singled, and Aaron Hill homered, giving Toronto a stunning win

Rogers Centre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 7 2 TORONTO BLUE JAYS 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 x 4 5 1 W: J. Accardo (6-1) | L: D. Matsuzaka (14-9) | S: B. Ryan (36)

Boston Red Sox
K. Robinson, CF: 1-5, 2 SB, K
E. Hinske, 1B: 2-5, RBI, 2B, 2 K
D. Ortiz, DH: 0-4
J. Drew, RF: 1-3, BB, R, K
E. Chavez, 3B: 1-3, HR (17), 2 RBI, BB
E. Byrnes, LF: 1-3, BB, 2 SB, K
D. Mirabelli, C: 0-4, 2 K
A. Cora, SS: 0-4, K
D. Pedroia, 2B: 1-3, BB, R

D. Matsuzaka (L, 14-9): 6.1 IP, 3 H, 4 R (3 ER), 2 BB, 5 K
M. Gonzalez: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, BB, 2 K

Toronto Blue Jays
R. Johnson, LF: 0-4, K
L. Overbay, 1B: 0-4
F. Thomas, DH: 1-4, HR (45), K
T. Glaus, 3B: 1-4, 2B, K
V. Wells, CF: 1-4, SB, R
A. Rios, RF: 1-4, R, 2 K
A. Hill, 2B: 1-3, HR (10), 3 RBI, K
R. Clayton, SS: 0-2, BB
G. Zaun, C: 0-1, 2 BB, K

B. League: 3.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, K
J. Frasor: 3.0 IP, 3 H, ER, 3 BB, 4 K
J. Accardo (W, 6-1): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, K
M. Roney: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, K
B. Ryan (S, 36): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, K

Record: 97-55
Next Game: @ Toronto
Pitching Matchup: Oliver Perez (6-9, 4.45) vs. Roy Halladay (13-13, 3.23)
Magic Number (Wildcard): CLINCHED

Team	Record	GB
	99-53	--
	97-55	2.0

NY Magic Number: 9

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Fleet footed Red Sox fend off Blue Jays late
Sox steal 11 bases in series


The Red Sox got revenge for that 1-hit CG shutout Roy Halladay dealt them last time

Rogers Centre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 6 9 0 TORONTO BLUE JAYS 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 4 9 0 W: O. Perez (7-9) | L: R. Halladay (13-14) | S: J. Papelbon (41)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 0-3, RBI, SAC, BB, SB, R, 2 K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 0-3, 2 BB, 3 K
D. Ortiz, DH: 2-5, HR (57), 2 RBI, 2B
J. Drew, RF: 1-5
E. Chavez, 3B: 0-5, 2 K
E. Byrnes, LF: 3-4, HR (11), 2 SB, 3 R
J. Varitek, C: 2-4, RBI, R, K
J. Lugo, SS: 1-2, RBI, SAC, BB, SB
D. Pedroia, 2B: 0-3, BB

O. Perez (W, 7-9): 6.0 IP, 6 H, ER, 4 BB, 7 K
H. Okajima: 0.1 IP, 3 H, 3 ER
M. Timlin: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K
J. Papelbon (S, 41): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Toronto Blue Jays
R. Johnson, LF: 1-5, 2B, R, K
G. Zaun, C: 3-4, SAC
V. Wells, CF: 1-5, RBI, R, 2 K
T. Glaus, 3B: 1-4, HR (30), 2 RBI, K
F. Thomas, 1B: 0-3, BB, R, 2 K
L. Overbay, DH: 0-2, 2 BB, K
R. Clayton, SS: 1-2, 2B, BB
-A. Lind, PH: 0-1
-J. McDonald, SS: 0-0
A. Hill, 2B: 0-4, K
A. Rios, RF: 2-4, RBI, K

R. Halladay (L, 13-14): 5.2 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
J. Accardo: 1.2 IP, H, 0 R, BB, K
M. Roney: 1.0 IP, H, ER, 2 BB, K
J. Frasor: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, K

Record: 98-55
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay (55-98)
Pitching Matchup: Roger Clemens (14-1, 1.13) vs. Casey Fossum (10-17, 4.42)

Team	Record	GB
	100-53	--
	98-55	2.0

NY Magic Number: 8

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Rocket rolls over Rays
10 Ks, 2 hits allowed has Clemens in Cy Young talk


Youkilis had 3 hits, including his career high 14th HR

Tropicana Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 4 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 W: R. Clemens (15-1) | L: C. Fossum (10-18)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 2-5, HR (2)
K. Youkilis, 1B: 3-4, HR (14)
D. Ortiz, DH: 0-4, K
J. Drew, RF: 1-4, R
E. Chavez, 3B: 2-4, 2B
E. Byrnes, LF: 1-3, BB
J. Varitek, C: 0-4, K
J. Lugo, SS: 0-3, RBI, SF
D. Pedroia, 2B: 2-4, HR (7)

R. Clemens (W, 15-1): 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, BB, 10 K
H. Okajima: 2.0 IP, H, 0 R, K

Tampa Bay Devil Rays
R. Baldelli, CF: 0-4, K
D. Young, RF: 2-4, K
C. Crawford, LF: 0-4, K
T. Wigginton, 1B: 1-4, K
J. Cantu, 2B: 0-3, 2 K
R. Fitzgerald, SS: 0-3, 2 K
J. Guzman, 3B: 0-3, 2 K
B. Upton, DH: 0-2, BB
J. Paul, C: 0-3, K

C. Fossum (L, 10-18): 5.0 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, K
J. Salas: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, BB, K
R. Lugo: 1.0 IP, H, 0 R

Record: 99-55
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay
Pitching Matchup: Curt Schilling (19-5, 2.77) vs. J.P. Howell (5-7, 4.60)

Team	Record	GB
	101-53	--
	99-55	2.0

NY Magic Number: 7

[rsnomar05]

Re: Boston Red Sox (MLB 07: The Show)

Are you still on Veteran difficulty? I'm trying to decide what difficulty to play my dynasty on, and it seems like you are getting a good challenge.

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Re: Boston Red Sox (MLB 07: The Show)

Are you still on Veteran difficulty? I'm trying to decide what difficulty to play my dynasty on, and it seems like you are getting a good challenge.

Yep.

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Re: Boston Red Sox (MLB 07: The Show)

Milestone night in Tampa
For the 4th time, Schilling wins 20; for the 4th time (and first in 61 years), the Sox win 100


For the 4th time in his career, and 2nd time as a member of the Red Sox, Curt Schilling is a 20-game winner

Tropicana Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 1 1 0 0 5 2 1 0 0 10 14 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 1 W: C. Schilling (20-5) | L: J. Howell (5-8)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 1-4, RBI, BB, R
K. Youkilis, 1B: 2-5, 2 RBI, 2B, R
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-4, HR (58), BB, 2 R, K
J. Drew, RF: 2-5, RBI, R
E. Chavez, 3B: 1-5, 2 RBI, 2B, R
E. Byrnes, LF: 3-5, HR (12), 2 RBI, 2 R
J. Varitek, C: 2-5, R, K
J. Lugo, SS: 1-4, K
D. Pedroia, 2B: 1-4, RBI, R

C. Schilling (W, 20-5): 6.1 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 7 K
M. Gonzalez: 1.2 IP, H, 0 R, K
M. Delcarmen: 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, 2 K

Tampa Bay Devil Rays
R. Baldelli, CF: 2-4, K
D. Young, RF: 0-4, 2 K
C. Crawford, LF: 1-4, K
T. Wigginton, 1B: 0-4
J. Cantu, 2B: 1-4, R, K
L. Ordaz, SS: 1-4, R, K
J. Guzman, 3B: 1-4, 2 RBI, 2B, 2 K
B. Upton, DH: 2-4, 2B, K
J. Paul, C: 2-4, 2B, K

J. Howell (L, 5-8): 4.2 IP, 8 H, 7 R (6 ER), BB, K
C. Orvella: 0.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, BB, K
T. Harper: 4.0 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 K

Record: 100-55
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay
Pitching Matchup: Josh Beckett (16-8, 3.58) vs. Steve Andrade (0-0, 24.30)

Team	Record	GB
	102-53	--
	100-55	2.0

NY Magic Number: 6

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Red Sox muscle up, sweep D-Rays
Boston finishes 48-33 on the road


Against his former team, Lugo had a homer, 2 doubles, 3 RBI, and 3 runs

Tropicana Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 1 2 3 0 0 1 1 1 1 10 14 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 3 9 0 W: J. Beckett (17-8) | L: S. Andrade (0-1)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 4-6, RBI, 2B, SB, R, K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 1-5, RBI, K
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-3, HR (59), 2 BB, K
J. Drew, RF: 2-4, RBI, 2 2B, BB, R, K
E. Chavez, 3B: 1-4, HR (18), 2 RBI, BB, K
E. Byrnes, LF: 0-4, BB, SB, R, K
D. Mirabelli, C: 2-4, RBI, BB, 2 R, K
J. Lugo, SS: 3-4, HR (3), 3 RBI, 2 2B, HBP
A. Cora, 2B: 0-5

J. Beckett (W, 17-8): 7.2 IP, 8 H, 2 R (1 ER), 3 BB, 7 K
J. Pineiro: 1.1 IP, H, ER, BB, 2 K

Tampa Bay Devil Rays
R. Baldelli, CF: 3-4, BB, SB, 2 R, K
D. Mohr, RF: 0-4, BB, K
C. Crawford, LF: 2-4, RBI, BB, K
T. Wigginton, 1B: 1-4, HR (11), SF, 2 RBI, K
J. Cantu, 2B: 1-5, 3 K
L. Ordaz, SS: 0-4, K
J. Guzman, 3B: 2-4
B. Upton, DH: 0-3, BB
J. Paul, C: 0-4, K

S. Andrade (L, 0-1): 2.0 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
J. Salas: 2.1 IP, H, ER, 2 BB, K
C. Orvella: 1.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, K
R. Lugo: 2.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
D. Miceli: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, K

Record: 101-55
Next Game: Oakland (68-89)
Pitching Matchup: Daisuke Matsuzaka (14-9, 3.42) vs. Jay Witasick (4-10, 4.53)

Team	Record	GB
	103-53	--
	101-55	2.0

NY Magic Number: 5

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Re: Boston Red Sox (MLB 07: The Show)

Missed opportunity
Yanks lose, but Daisuke chokes 4-0 lead away to Oakland


Daisuke gave up 6 runs in the 6th, and left to a loud chorus of boos

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 6 9 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 8 0 W: J. Duchscherer (7-2) | L: D. Matsuzaka (14-10) | S: H. Street (34)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 1-5, 2B, K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 0-2, 2 BB, R, K
D. Ortiz, DH: 2-4, HR (60), 2 RBI, 2B, 2 R
J. Drew, RF: 0-2, 2 BB, K
E. Chavez, 3B: 3-4, HR (19), 2 RBI
E. Byrnes, LF: 0-4, 2 K
J. Varitek, C: 1-4, K
J. Lugo, SS: 1-4, SB, K
D. Pedroia, 2B: 0-4, K

D. Matsuzaka (L, 14-10): 5.1 IP, 7 H, 6 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
J. Pineiro: 3.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 2 K

Oakland Athletics
M. Kotsay, DH: 2-5, 2 RBI, 2B, K
R. Ledee, LF: 1-4, BB, R, K
N. Swisher, RF: 1-4, HR (27), 2 RBI, BB
M. Piazza, C: 1-4, 2B, BB, R
M. Bradley, CF: 2-5, RBI, 2B, R, K
M. Ellis, 2B: 0-3, BB, R, 2 K
B. Crosby, SS: 1-2, 2 BB, R
D. Johnson, 1B: 0-4, RBI
B. Hendley, 3B: 1-4, K

J. Witasick: 2.2 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
J. Duchscherer (W, 7-2): 4.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, BB, 4 K
A. Embree: 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, BB
H. Street (S, 34): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R

Record: 101-56
Next Game: Oakland
Pitching Matchup: Oliver Perez (7-9, 4.34) vs. Justin Duchscherer (7-2, 4.47)

Team	Record	GB
	103-54	--
	101-56	2.0

NY Magic Number: 4

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Simply legendary
On a night where the Sox close in on the Yanks, Ortiz breaks Roger Maris's AL single season HR record


Ortiz's 2nd HR of the game pushed him to 62 on the year - 7th all-time, but 1st all-time in the American League

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 x 6 11 0 W: O. Perez (8-9) | L: E. Loaiza (11-11)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 2-4, SB, 2 R, K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 2-4, 2 2B, R, K
D. Ortiz, DH: 3-4, 2 HR (61, 62), 4 RBI, 2B
J. Drew, RF: 1-4, 2 K
E. Chavez, 3B: 2-4, HR (20), 2 RBI, K
E. Byrnes, LF: 1-4, K
J. Varitek, C: 0-4
J. Lugo, SS: 0-4
D. Pedroia, 2B: 0-3

O. Perez (W, 8-9): 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 K
B. Donnelly: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 K
M. Timlin: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 K
H. Okajima: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, K

Oakland Athletics
M. Kotsay, DH: 3-5, 2B, 2 K
B. Kielty, LF: 0-4, 2 K
M. Piazza, C: 1-4, 2 K
N. Swisher, RF: 1-3, BB, K
M. Bradley, CF: 1-3, BB, K
M. Ellis, 2B: 0-3, BB, 3 K
B. Crosby, SS: 0-4, R, K
D. Johnson, 1B: 1-4, HR (10), 2 RBI
B. Hendley, 3B: 0-4, K

J. Duchscherer: 2.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 4 K
E. Loaiza (L, 11-11): 4.0 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, K (don't ask why he came on in relief, I have no idea)
R. Flores: 1.1 IP, H, 0 R, K

Record: 102-56
Next Game: Minnesota (98-60)
Pitching Matchup: Roger Clemens (15-1, 1.07) vs. Ramon Ortiz (10-8, 3.64)

Team	Record	GB
	103-55	--
	102-56	1.0

NY Magic Number: 4

[Beantown]

Re: Boston Red Sox (MLB 07: The Show)

Jesus...62 HRs!?!?

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Pitching prevails
In a possible first round playoff matchup, Boston outduels Minnesota


Papelbon gave up a leadoff double, but then struck out 3 straight in the 9th

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 x 3 9 0 W: R. Clemens (16-1) | L: R. Ortiz (10-9) | S: J. Papelbon (42)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 2-4, K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 1-4, R, K
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-4, HR (63), 2 RBI
J. Drew, RF: 2-4, 2B, R
E. Chavez, 3B: 1-4, K
E. Byrnes, LF: 1-3, RBI
J. Varitek, C: 0-3, 2 K
J. Lugo, SS: 1-2, 2B, BB
D. Pedroia, 2B: 0-3, K

R. Clemens (W, 16-1): 7.0 IP, 3 H, ER, 8 K
M. Timlin: 0.2 IP, H, 0 R
H. Okajima: 0.1 IP, H, 0 R
J. Papelbon (S, 42): 1.0 IP, H, 0 R, 3 K

Minnesota Twins
L. Castillo, 2B: 2-4, R, 2 K
J. Mauer, C: 1-4, RBI, 2B
J. Morneau, 1B: 1-4, 2B
T. Hunter, CF: 0-4, 2 K
R. White, RF: 1-4, 3 K
L. Ford, LF: 0-4, 2 K
J. Bartlett, SS: 0-3, K
N. Punto, 3B: 1-3
J. Cirillo, DH: 0-3, K

R. Ortiz (L, 10-9): 6.0 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, BB, 5 K
P. Neshek: 2.0 IP, H, 0 R, K

Record: 103-56
Next Game: Minnesota
Pitching Matchup: Curt Schilling (20-5, 2.77) vs. Matt Garza (8-11, 4.19)

Team	Record	GB
	104-55	--
	103-56	1.0

NY Magic Number: 3

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Red Sox catch Yankees with 2 games left
Schilling probably clinches Cy Young; to win the East, Sox must beat Santana and Liriano


Schilling was dazzling in his final regular season start

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 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 3 13 0 W: C. Schilling (21-5) | L: M. Garza (8-12)

Boston Red Sox
K. Robinson, CF: 1-4, R
K. Youkilis, 1B: 3-4, R
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-4, RBI, 2 K
J. Drew, RF: 2-4
E. Hinske, 3B: 1-3, SF, RBI, K
E. Byrnes, LF: 2-4
D. Mirabelli, C: 1-4
J. Lugo, SS: 1-4, K
A. Cora, 2B: 1-4, HR (1)

C. Schilling (W, 21-5): CG, 4 H, 0 R, 11 K

Minnesota Twins
L. Castillo, 2B: 0-4
J. Mauer, C: 0-4
J. Morneau, 1B: 1-4, 2 K
T. Hunter, CF: 0-4, K
M. Cuddyer, RF: 1-3, 2B, 2 K
L. Ford, LF: 0-3, 2 K
J. Bartlett, SS: 0-3, 2 K
N. Punto, 3B: 1-3
J. Cirillo, DH: 1-3, 2 K

M. Garza (L, 8-12): 6.0 IP, 10 H, 3 ER, 2 K
G. Perkins: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 K

Record: 104-56
Next Game: Minnesota
Pitching Matchup: Josh Beckett (17-8, 3.49) vs. Johan Santana (12-7, 2.67)

Team	Record	GB
	104-56	--
	104-56	--

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Re: Boston Red Sox (MLB 07: The Show)

Talk about a dream team.
Holy crap