Boston Red Sox (MLB 07: The Show)

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Sox sunk by D'Backs
Reigning Cy Young winner dominates


Brandon Webb had his way with the Red Sox batters

Chase Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 x 5 5 0 W: B. Webb (6-4) | L: J. Beckett (6-4)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 1-4
A. Cora, SS: 2-4, K
D. Ortiz, 1B: 1-4, 2B, 2 K
D. Murphy, LF: 0-4, K
K. Youkilis, RF: 1-4, RBI, 2B, 2 K
D. Mirabelli, C: 1-4, RBI, 2 K
E. Hinske, 3B: 1-3, K
D. Pedroia, 2B: 1-3, RBI, 2B, K
J. Beckett, P: 0-2, K
J. Pineiro, P: 0-0
J. Tavarez, P: 0-0
-J. Lugo, PH: 0-1
H. Okajima, P: 0-0

J. Beckett (L, 6-4): 5.0 IP, 4 H, 5 ER, BB, 7 K
J. Pineiro: 1.2 IP, H, K (ejected - beaning)
J. Tavarez: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R
H. Okajima: IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K

Arizona Diamondbacks
C. Young, CF: 1-4, RBI, 2 K
C. Tracy, 3B: 1-3, GS (8), 4 RBI, HBP
T. Clark, 1B: 0-3, BB, K
C. Quentin, RF: 0-4, 3 K
S. Drew, SS: 0-4, 2 K
J. DaVanon, LF: 1-4, K
M. Montero, C: 1-2, HBP
W. Lemon, 2B: 0-2, HBP
B. Webb, P: 1-3, K

B. Webb (W, 6-4: CG, 7 H, 2 ER, 11 K

Record: 40-22
Next Game: @ Arizona
Pitching Matchup: Daisuke Matsuzaka (10-0, 1.68) vs. Randy Johnson (4-5, 3.39)

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Agitated Red Sox KO'ed in desert
2 ejections and 18 K's lead to Daisuke's first loss


Randy Johnson looked like the Big Unit who won 4 Cy Youngs in Arizona

Chase Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 9 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 x 5 14 0 W: R. Johnson (5-5) | L: D. Matsuzaka (10-1) | S: J. Valverde (16)

Boston Red Sox
D. Murphy, CF: 0-4, 4 K
J. Lugo, SS: 1-4, SB
D. Ortiz, 1B: 0-4, 2 K
W. Pena, LF: 2-4, 3B, K
K. Youkilis, RF: 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 K
J. Varitek, C: 1-4, 2B, 3 K
M. Lowell, 3B: 2-4, K
A. Cora, 2B: 1-4, RBI, 3B, 3 K
D. Matsuzaka, P: 0-2, 2 K
-E. Hinske, PH: 0-1
-C. Crisp, PH: 0-1

D. Matsuzaka (L, 10-1): 5.1 IP, 10 H, 4 ER, BB, 6 K (ejected - beaning)
J. Tavarez (BS, 1): 0.0 IP, 2 H, ER (ejected - beaning)
M. Delcarmen: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, K
B. Donnelly: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, K

Arizona Diamondbacks
C. Young, CF: 1-4, RBI, HBP, 2 K
C. Tracy, 3B: 4-5, RBI, SB
T. Clark, 1B: 2-5, 2 RBI, 2B, K
C. Quentin, RF: 1-3, HBP, BB
S. Drew, SS: 0-4, 4 K
J. DaVanon, LF: 2-3, HBP
R. Hammock, C: 1-3, 2B, SAC
W. Lemon, 2B: 2-4, HBP
R. Johnson, P: 1-1, RBI, SAC
-C. Jackson, PH: 0-0, HBP
-E. Byrnes, PH: 0-1, K

R. Johnson (W, 5-5): 6.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 14 K
E. Gonzalez: IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K
Y. Petit: IP, 0 H, 0 R
J. Valverde (S, 16): IP, 2 H, ER, 2 K

Record: 40-23
Next Game: Colorado (36-27)
Pitching Matchup: Roger Clemens (1-0, 0.68) vs. Jason Hirsh (0-0, 0.00)

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Rocket blanks Rockies
Only 3 K's, but Clemens lowers ERA to 0.45


In his first appearence since blowing the save in Oakland, Papelbon needed only 7 pitches to get 3 outs

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 5 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 x 3 8 0 W: R. Clemens (2-0) | L: J. Hirsh (0-1) | S: J. Papelbon (21)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 2-4, RBI, 2 SB, K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 1-4, RBI
D. Ortiz, DH: 0-4, K
W. Pena, LF: 1-3, HR (12)
E. Hinske, RF: 1-3, 2 K
J. Varitek, C: 0-3, K
M. Lowell, 3B: 3-3
J. Lugo, SS: 0-2, SAC
D. Pedroia, 2B: 0-3

R. Clemens (W, 2-0): 6.2 IP, 5 H, 0 R, BB, 3 K
M. Timlin: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, K
J. Papelbon (S, 21): IP, 0 H, 0 R, K

Colorado Rockies
W. Taveras, CF: 0-4
G. Atkins, 3B: 0-4
T. Helton, 1B: 0-4, K
M. Holliday, LF: 2-3, BB
B. Hawpe, RF: 0-4, 2 K
J. Carroll, 2B: 1-3
J. Lopez, C: 1-3
C. Iannetta, DH: 0-3, K
C. Barmes, SS: 1-3, K

J. Hirsh (L, 0-1): 6.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 4 K
U. Jimenez: 2.0 IP, H, 0 R, K

Record: 41-23
Next Game: Colorado
Pitching Matchup: Jon Lester (0-2, 4.67) vs. Taylor Buchholz (8-1, 3.18)

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Red Sox rally late
Lester falls behind 5-0, but bats heat up to pull off the comeback


Kevin Youkilis' 2 out double in the 7th scored the tying and winning runs

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 12 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 x 6 8 0 W: J. Pineiro (4-0) | L: L. Hawkins (4-3) | S: J. Papelbon (22)

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

J. Lester: 4.0 IP, 9 H, 5 ER, 3 K
J. Pineiro (W, 4-0): 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 K
B. Donnelly: IP, 0 H, 0 R
J. Papelbon (S, 22): IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, 2 K

Colorado Rockies
J. Carroll, 2B: 2-4
M. Holliday, LF: 3-4, RBI, K
G. Atkins, 3B: 1-4, HR (12), 2 RBI
B. Hawpe, RF: 0-4, 2 K
T. Helton, 1B: 0-4
J. Lopez, C: 1-4, K
R. Spilbroughs, CF: 2-3
-W. Taveras, PH: 0-1
C. Barmes, SS: 1-3, RBI, 2B, K
-K. Matsui, PH: 0-0, BB
Y. Torrealba, DH: 2-4, RBI, 2 K

T. Buchholz: 6.1 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, BB, 3 K
L. Hawkins (L, 4-3): 1.2 IP, H, ER, 2 BB, 2 K

Record: 42-23
Next Game: Colorado
Pitching Matchup: Curt Schilling (7-2, 3.51) vs. Jeff Francis (4-4, 2.83)

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Boston goes nuts in historic rout of Rockies
Sox become first team in ML history to hit 3 grand slams in one game


Jason Varitek's grand slam in the 2nd started the slaughter

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 8 0 3 6 5 4 0 0 0 0 x 18 23 1 W: C. Schilling (8-2) | L: J. Francis (4-5)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 2-6
K. Youkilis, 1B: 4-6, GS (7), 7 RBI, K
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-5, BB, 3 K
W. Pena, LF: 4-5, GS (13), 4 RBI, 2B
E. Hinske, RF: 1-5, HR (3), 3 RBI, 3 K
J. Varitek, C: 2-5, GS (4), 4 RBI, K
M. Lowell, 3B: 2-5
J. Lugo, SS: 2-5
D. Pedroia, 2B: 5-5

C. Schilling (W, 8-2): 8.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 12 K
H. Okajima: IP, 2 H, 2 ER, K

Colorado Rockies
W. Taveras, CF: 1-4, 3 K
G. Atkins, 3B: 1-4, RBI, K
T. Helton, 1B: 3-4, HR (9), 2 RBI
M. Holliday, LF: 0-4, 3 K
B. Hawpe, RF: 1-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, K
J. Carroll, 2B: 0-3, K
J. Lopez, C: 1-4, K
C. Iannetta, DH: 1-4, 2 K
C. Barmes, SS: 0-3, K

J. Francis (L, 4-5): 1.2 IP, 10 H, 9 ER, 3 K
D. Jimenez: 1.1 IP, 5 H, 6 ER, BB, K
J. Affeldt: 3.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, K
Ramirez: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 K

Record: 43-23
Next Game: San Francisco (31-36)
Pitching Matchup: Josh Beckett (6-4, 3.90) vs. Barry Zito (5-3, 2.88)

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Sox score early, ride pitching to win
Beckett leaves with discomfort in arm


The extent of Josh Beckett's injury is unknown

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 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 x 3 7 0 W: J. Tavarez (2-4) | L: B. Zito (5-4) | S: J. Papelbon (23)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 0-4, K
K. Youkilis, 1B: 0-4, 3 K
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-3, BB
W. Pena, LF: 2-4, HR (14), 2 RBI, K
J. Drew, RF: 0-3, BB
J. Varitek, C: 1-3, 2 K
M. Lowell, 3B: 1-3, HR (2)
J. Lugo, SS: 1-3, K
A. Cora, 2B: 1-3

J. Beckett: 4.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 4 K
J. Tavarez (W, 2-4): 1.2 IP, 2 H, ER (ejected - beaning)
H. Okajima: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, BB, K
M. Timlin: IP, 0 H, 0 R
J. Papelbon (S, 23): IP, H, 0 R, 2 K

San Francisco Giants
D. Roberts, CF: 1-4, HR (12), K
O. Vizquel, SS: 0-4, K
B. Bonds, LF: 0-2, 2 HBP, K
E. Alfonzo, C: 1-4, 2 K
R. Durham, 2B: 1-3, 3B, BB, K
R. Winn, RF: 0-3
R. Aurillia, 1B: 0-3, K
J. Leone, 3B: 0-3
B. Molina, DH: 0-3

B. Zito (L, 5-4): 6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
R. Kline: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 K

Record: 44-23
Next Game: San Francisco
Pitching Matchup: Daisuke Matsuzaka (10-1, 1.98) vs. Noah Lowry (3-3, 3.92)

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Daisuke crumbles
Matsuzaka is shelled late, loses 2nd in a row


Eliezer Alfonso's 3-R HR in the 8th sunk Daisuke

Fenway Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 W: N. Lowry (4-3) | L: D. Matsuzaka (10-2)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 2-4, SB
K. Youkilis, 1B: 0-4, K
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-3, BB, K
E. Hinske, LF: 0-3
-W. Pena, PH: 0-1
J. Drew, RF: 0-4, K
J. Varitek, C: 1-3, K
M. Lowell, 3B: 1-3, K
J. Lugo, SS: 0-2, RBI, SAC, K
D. Pedroia, 2B: 0-3

D. Matsuzaka (L, 10-2): 7.2 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 3 K
M. Delcarmen: 1.1 IP, H, 0 R

San Francisco Giants
D. Roberts, CF: 2-4, SB
O. Vizquel, SS: 1-4, SB
B. Bonds, LF: 0-3, HBP
E. Alfonzo, C: 1-4, HR (7), 3 RBI, K
R. Durham, 2B: 0-4, K
R. Winn, RF: 0-4
R. Aurillia, 1B: 2-4, 2B
P. Feliz, 3B: 0-2
-F. Lewis, PH: 1-1, HR (3)
T. De La Rosa, 3B: 0-1
B. Molina, DH: 1-4, K

N. Lowry (W, 4-3): CG, 5 H, ER, BB, 6 K

Record: 44-24
Next Game: San Francisco
Pitching Matchup: Roger Clemens (2-0, 0.45) vs. Sunny Kim (0-0, 8.10)

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Rocket rolls as Sox take the rubber match from San Francisco
Sox play longball with 4 homers


Mirabelli's blast in the 8th put a cap on the win

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 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 x 6 13 0 W: R. Clemens (3-0) | L: S. Kim (0-1)

Boston Red Sox
D. Murphy, CF: 2-4, HR (1)
K. Youkilis, 1B: 2-4
D. Ortiz, DH: 1-4, HR (20), 2 RBI, K
W. Pena, LF: 2-4, inside the park HR (15), 2B
J. Drew, RF: 1-4, K
M. Lowell, 3B: 0-4
D. Mirabelli, C: 3-4, HR (5), 2 RBI
A. Cora, SS: 2-4
D. Pedroia, 2B: 0-4, 2 K

R. Clemens (W, 3-0): 6.2 IP, 5 H, 0 R, BB, 11 K
M. Timlin: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R
B. Donnelly: IP, 0 H, 0 R, K

San Francisco Giants
D. Roberts, CF: 0-4, 2 K
O. Vizquel, SS: 0-4, K
B. Bonds, LF: 1-3, HBP
E. Alfonzo, C: 1-3, BB, K
R. Durham, 2B: 0-4, 4 K
R. Winn, RF: 0-4, K
R. Aurillia, 1B: 1-3, K
P. Feliz, 3B: 1-3, 2B, K
B. Molina, DH: 1-3, K

S. Kim (L, 0-1): 6.0 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 3 K
V. Chulk: 2.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, K

Record: 45-24
Next Game: @ Atlanta (29-41)
Pitching Matchup: Tim Wakefield (2-5, 9.15; Jon Lester sent to AAA) vs. Tim Hudson (2-5, 3.52)

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Wakefield loses return
Knuckleballer can't catch a break as Hudson shines for Braves


Tim Wakefield was good...but Tim Hudson was better

Turner Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 x 2 10 0 W: T. Hudson (3-5) | L: T. Wakefield (2-6) | S: B. Wickman (17)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 1-4, SB
J. Lugo, SS: 0-4
D. Ortiz, 1B: 0-4, K
W. Pena, LF: 1-4, K
J. Drew, RF: 0-3, 2 K
M. Lowell, 3B: 2-3
D. Mirabelli, C: 0-3
A. Cora, 2B: 0-3
T. Wakefield, P: 0-2
-J. Varitek, C: 0-1

T. Wakefield (L, 2-6): 6.0 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 4 K
J. Tavarez: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 K

Atlanta Braves
E. Renteria, SS: 1-4, K
M. Diaz, LF: 4-4, 2B
C. Jones, 3B: 1-4, RBI
A. Jones, CF: 0-4, K
B. McCann, C: 0-4
C. Wilson, 1B: 3-4, HR (11)
S. Thorman, RF: 1-3
M. Prado, 2B: 0-3, 2 K
T. Hudson, P: 0-3, 2 K

T. Hudson (W, 3-5): 8.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 3 K
B. Wickman (S, 17): IP, 0 H, 0 R, K

Record: 45-25
Next Game: @ Atlanta
Pitching Matchup: Curt Schilling (8-2, 3.50) vs. Mike Hampton (0-1, 4.91)

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One mistake costs Schilling
Offense leaves two on in the 9th vs. Braves


Andruw Jones provided all of Atlanta's offense

Turner Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 x 2 8 0 W: M. Hampton (1-1) | L: C. Schilling (8-3) | S: R. Soriano (2)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 0-3, SAC
J. Lugo, SS: 0-4, K
D. Ortiz, 1B: 0-3, BB, 3 K
W. Pena, LF: 1-4, RBI, K
J. Drew, RF: 1-4
M. Lowell, 3B: 0-3, K
J. Varitek, C: 0-3
D. Pedroia, 2B: 1-3
C. Schilling, P: 1-1, SAC
-K. Youkilis, PH: 1-1, 2B, R

C. Schilling (L, 8-3): 6.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 8 K
M. Delcarmen: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R

Atlanta Braves
E. Renteria, SS: 0-4, 2 K
M. Diaz, LF: 1-4, 2 K
C. Jones, 3B: 2-4, R
A. Jones, CF: 2-3, HR (15), 2 RBI, R, K
B. McCann, C: 2-3
C. Wilson, 1B: 1-3, 2B, K
J. Francoeur, RF: 0-3
M. Prado, 2B: 0-3, K
M. Hampton, P: 0-3, K

M. Hampton (W, 1-1): 8.2 IP, 4 H, ER, BB, 6 K
R. Soriano (S, 2): 0.1 IP, H, 0 R

Record: 45-26
Next Game: @ Atlanta
Pitching Matchup: Josh Beckett (6-4, 3.73) vs. Chuck James (4-6, 2.99)

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Beckett's gem salvages one for Boston
Young gun gets first complete game in a Boston uniform


After the first inning, Beckett allowed one hit and no runs

Turner Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 9 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 W: J. Beckett (7-4) | L: C. James (4-7)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 1-4, RBI, 2B, SB, BB, R, K
J. Lugo, SS: 3-5, SB, R
D. Ortiz, 1B: 0-2, 3 BB, 2 K
E. Hinske, LF: 0-4, RBI, K
J. Drew, RF: 1-4, RBI, K
M. Lowell, 3B: 1-4, R
J. Varitek, C: 2-4, K
D. Pedroia, 2B: 0-4, K
J. Beckett, P: 1-4

J. Beckett (W, 7-4): CG, 3 H, 2 ER, 6 K

Atlanta Braves
E. Renteria, SS: 0-3, HBP, SB, R, 2 K
M. Diaz, LF: 0-4
C. Jones, 3B: 1-4, R, K
A. Jones, CF: 1-3, 2 RBI, 2B, K
B. Pena, C: 0-3
C. Wilson, 1B: 0-3
J. Francoeur, RF: 1-2, SB, K
-B. McCann, PH-RF: 0-1, K
W. Aybar, 2B: 0-3
C. James, P: 0-2
-S. Thorman, PH: 0-1

C. James (L, 4-7): 6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R (2 ER), 3 BB, 2 K
T. Yates: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 5 K
R. Soriano: IP, H, 0 R, BB

Record: 46-26
Next Game: @ San Diego (48-23)
Pitching Matchup: Daisuke Matsuzaka (10-2, 2.19) vs. Clay Hensley (8-2, 2.96)

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Special: Series Preview - Boston Red Sox (46-26) @ San Diego Padres (48-23)
Baseball's two best records meet in Southern California

Probable Pitching Matchups

Game One: Daisuke Matsuzaka (10-2, 2.19) vs. Clay Hensley (8-2, 2.96)
Game Two: Roger Clemens (3-0, 0.34) vs. Mike Thompson (0-4, 7.45)
Game Three: Tim Wakefield (2-6, 8.35) vs. Jake Peavy (8-5, 2.28)

Boston Batting Stats
C. Crisp, CF: .296, 1 HR, 20 RBI, 19 SB
J. Lugo, SS: .226, 0 HR, 13 RBI, 10 SB
D. Ortiz, 1B: .333, 20 HR, 54 RBI
W. Pena, LF: .333, 15 HR, 40 RBI
J. Drew, RF: .246, 7 HR, 24 RBI
M. Lowell, 3B: .243, 2 HR, 11 RBI
J. Varitek, C: .260, 4 HR, 20 RBI
D. Pedroia, 2B: .268, 1 HR, 13 RBI

K. Youkilis: .266, 7 HR, 37 RBI
D. Murphy: .208, HR, 4 RBI
D. Mirabelli: .236, 5 HR, 11 RBI
A. Cora: .270, 0 HR, 5 RBI, 3 SB
E. Hinske: .247, 3 HR, 13 RBI

San Diego Batting Stats
T. Sledge, LF: .265, 6 HR, 33 RBI
J. Bard, C: .269, 9 HR, 32 RBI
A. Gonzalez, 1B: .282, 14 HR, 31 RBI
R. Branyan, 3B: .261, 13 HR, 33 RBI
M. Cameron, CF: .312, 15 HR, 47 RBI, 5 SB
T. Walker, 2B: .261, 7 HR, 20 RBI
K. Greene, SS: .242, 6 HR, 30 RBI, 2 SB
P. McNaulty, RF: .364, 0 HR, 3 RBI

M. Giles: .313, 8 HR, 35 RBI, 8 SB
T. Gustafson: .316, HR, 3 RBI, SB
O. Robles: .529, 2 HR, 6 RBI
R. Bowen: .329, 4 HR, 14 RBI

Note: Brian Giles, Geoff Blum, Kevin Kouzmanoff, and Jose Cruz, Jr. all on DL for Padres

Boston Bullpen
M. Delcarmen: 2-0, 3.98 ERA, 31.2 IP, 25 K
J. Pineiro: 4-0, 2.00 ERA, 36.0 IP, 24 K
J. Tavarez: 2-4, 4.08 ERA, 46.1 IP, 25 K
H. Okajima: 5-0, 1.73 ERA, 36.1 IP, 35 K
M. Timlin: 1-1, 3.33 ERA, 24.1 IP, 18 K
B. Donnelly: 2-0, 2.61 ERA, 31.0 IP, 29 K, 1 Save
J. Papelbon: 0-1, 1.20 ERA, 30.0 IP, 34 K, 23 Saves

San Diego Bullpen
H. Bell: 1-0, 3.26 ERA, 19.1 IP, 14 K
R. Ring: 3-1, 2.59 ERA, 41.2 IP, 29 K, 1 Save
M. Adams: 2-1, 2.16 ERA, 16.2 IP, 11 K
D. Brocail: 8-0, 1.98 ERA, 54.2 IP, 44 K
C. Meredith: 1-0, 1.78 ERA, 35.1 IP, 33 K, 1 Save
T. Hoffman: 0-1, 2.22 ERA, 24.1 IP, 15 K, 25 Saves

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Sox get to Hoffman, but fall in the 9th
Former Sox catcher Bard scores winning run


In a playoff atmosphere, Josh Bard scored the winning run after doubling to lead off the 9th

PETCO Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 12 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 6 1 W: T. Hoffman (1-1) | L: H. Okajima (5-1)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 2-5
J. Lugo, SS: 1-4
D. Ortiz, 1B: 1-4
W. Pena, LF: 1-4, 2 K
J. Drew, RF: 1-4, HR (8)
M. Lowell, 3B: 2-3, BB
-A. Cora, PR: R
J. Varitek, C: 2-4, RBI, 2B, 2 K
D. Pedroia, 2B: 0-4, 2 K
D. Matsuzaka, P: 1-2
-K. Youkilis, PH: 1-1
-E. Hinske, PH: 0-1

D. Matsuzaka: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 K
J. Tavarez: 2.0 IP, H, 0 R, K
H. Okajima (L, 5-1): 0.0 IP, 2 H, ER

San Diego Padres
T. Sledge, LF: 1-4, 3B, R
J. Bard, C: 1-4, RBI, 2B, R
A. Gonzalez, 1B: 1-4, GW RBI, K
R. Branyan, 3B: 1-3, HR (14), K
M. Cameron, CF: 1-3
M. Giles, 2B: 0-3, K
K. Greene, SS: 0-3
T. Gustafson, RF: 1-3
C. Hensley, P: 0-2, K
-T. Walker, PH: 0-1

C. Hensley: 6.2 IP, 9 H, ER, BB, 6 K
D. Brocail: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R
C. Meredith: IP, H, 0 R
T. Hoffman (BS, 1; W, 1-1): IP, 2 H, ER

Record: 46-27
Next Game: @ San Diego
Pitching Matchup: Roger Clemens (3-0, 0.34) vs. Mike Thompson (0-4, 7.45)

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

Deja Vu in San Diego
Clemens is flawless, but Padres walkoff vs. Okajima again


After the Rocket blew the Padres away for 8 innings, Rob Bowen gave San Diego their 2nd straight walkoff victory vs. Hideki Okajima

PETCO 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 1 W: M. Adams (3-1) | L: H. Okajima (5-2)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 0-4
J. Lugo, SS: 0-4, 3 K
D. Ortiz, 1B: 1-4, 2B
W. Pena, LF: 0-4, K
J. Drew, RF: 0-3, K
M. Lowell, 3B: 1-3, K
J. Varitek, C: 1-3
D. Pedroia, 2B: 0-3
R. Clemens, P: 1-3, K

R. Clemens: 8.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 12 K
H. Okajima (L, 5-2): 0.0 IP, H, ER

San Diego Padres
T. Gustafson, LF: 1-4, 3 K
R. Bowen, C: 1-4, GW HR (5), K
A. Gonzalez, 1B: 0-3, K
R. Branyan, 3B: 0-3, 2 K
M. Cameron, CF: 0-3, 2 K
T. Walker, 2B: 2-3, 2B
K. Greene, SS: 1-3
P. McNaulty, RF: 0-2, 2 K
-J. Bard, PH: 0-1
M. Thompson, P: 0-3, K

M. Thompson: 8.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 6 K
M. Adams (W, 3-1): IP, 0 H, 0 R, K

Record: 46-28
Next Game: @ San Diego
Pitching Matchup: Tim Wakefield (2-6, 8.35) vs. Jake Peavy (8-5, 2.28)

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

Sox are brutally swept in San Diego
No contest in finale as Wakefield is shelled while Peavy dominates


Peavy was nearly perfect vs. the Red Sox in the series finale

PETCO Park 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Extras R H E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 x 8 15 1 W: J. Peavy (9-5) | L: T. Wakefield (2-7)

Boston Red Sox
C. Crisp, CF: 0-4, K
J. Lugo, SS: 0-3, 3 K
D. Ortiz, 1B: 0-3, K
W. Pena, LF: 0-3, 2 K
J. Drew, RF: 1-3, K
M. Lowell, 3B: 0-3, K
D. Mirabelli, C: 0-2, 2 K
-E. Hinske, PH: 0-1
A. Cora, 2B: 1-3
T. Wakefield, P: 0-1
-K. Youkilis, PH: 0-1, K
-J. Varitek, C: 0-1, K

T. Wakefield (L, 2-7): 3.0 IP, 11 H, 8 ER, 2 K
M. Delcarmen: 2.0 IP, H, 0 R, K
H. Okajima: 2.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 K
J. Tavarez: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R

San Diego Padres
T. Sledge, LF: 3-4, RBI, R
J. Bard, C: 1-4, R
A. Gonzalez, 1B: 1-4, 2 RBI, 3B, R
M. Giles, 3B: 2-4, R, K
M. Cameron, CF: 2-4, RBI, 3B, 2 R, K
T. Walker, 2B: 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R
K. Greene, SS: 1-4
P. McNaulty, RF: 2-3, 2 RBI, 2B, K
J. Peavy, P: 0-4, 3 K

J. Peavy (W, 9-5): CG, 2 H, 0 R, 13 K

Record: 46-29
Next Game: @ Seattle (42-33)
Pitching Matchup: Curt Schilling (8-3, 3.46) vs. Felix Hernandez (7-3, 3.29)