Game #148 -- New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Johnny Damon, LF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Jorge Posada, C
Hideki Matsui, DH
Jason Giambi, 1B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Melky Cabrera, CF
Chien-Ming Wang, RHP (18-6, 3.69)
Boston Red Sox
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
Kevin Youkilis, 1B
David Ortiz, DH
Mike Lowell, 3B
J.D. Drew, RF
Jason Varitek, C
Eric Hinske, LF
Coco Crisp, CF
Julio Lugo, SS
Josh Beckett, RHP (18-6, 3.27)
Last night's dramatic comeback win was eerily similar to their first meeting of the season, albeit with opposite results.
Yanks have won five-straight games against the Red Sox and lead the season series 9-7 after dropping the first 5 of 6.
Wang has solid overall numbers against the Red Sox (5-4, 4.27 in 10 starts), but he has been especially good this season (3-1, 3.24 in 4 starts). Beckett has been pounded by the Yanks during his career (3-3, 7.49 in 7 starts) and this season is no different (1-1, 5.49 in 3 starts).
Something here has to give. Wang is 7-0, 2.83 ERA with 5 days' rest this season while Beckett is 8-1, 2.66 ERA in day games.
Lifetime numbers vs. Beckett:
A-Rod: .300 (6-20, HR) Jeter: .300 (6-20) Melky: .368 (7-19) Cano: .400 (6-15, HR) Giambi: .385 (5-13, 2 HR) Posada: .462 (6-13)
While rummaging through enough stats to make my head spin, I found this tidbit to be pretty startling and somewhat demoralizing if you are a member of RSN:
The mighty Red Sox starting pitchers have thrown a grand total of ONE quality start (6 IP, 3 ER or less) against the Yankee offense in 16 games this season (Schilling on 8/30). Too bad the Red Sox were shutout that game, 5-0.
In case you're wondering, Yankee pitchers have thrown six quality starts against the Red Sox offense (and does not include Kei Igawa's six shutout innings in relief of Jeff Karstens after breaking his leg in the 1st inning).
Finally, the featured graphic for today's game is the 3rd Grade yearbook photo of Red Sox Nation's boy wonder, Theo Nathan Epstein.
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by bronxbombers123 on Sep 15, 2007 2:59 PM EDT reply actions
Theo
by BillyBobisdrunk on Sep 15, 2007 3:26 PM EDT reply actions
Wang Controversy
Giambi on first again?
I think this is the right move
Yeah, the defense takes a hit, but the offense is motoring against Red Sox pitching.
No problem with offense.
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
30 pitches for Beckett
Too bad Matsui swung at the first pitch after Beckett walked two straight hitters before him.
Not smart.
Fox announcers
At least Joe buck isnt involved in this broadcast.
Today's broadcast is worse than usual
Josh Lewin, however, I could do without.
Jeez. Cheesy Sox jacket
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice comeback inning for Wang
Seems like he was "too strong" in the 1st inning after the 5 days of rest.
I guess I'm not too hip
who knew?
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
How many pitches has Becket thrown?
58
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
if it wasn't for the 8th last night...
by DrewSD on Sep 15, 2007 4:57 PM EDT reply actions
gotta wonder
by DrewSD on Sep 15, 2007 4:57 PM EDT reply actions
I hate Macarver
by BillyBobisdrunk on Sep 15, 2007 4:57 PM EDT reply actions
black hole
by DrewSD on Sep 15, 2007 5:00 PM EDT reply actions
A walk
by DrewSD on Sep 15, 2007 5:01 PM EDT reply actions
WTF
No harm, no foul
46 in 3 IP
That's still pretty good when you consider he threw about 23 pitches that inning.
I think sometimes
by DrewSD on Sep 15, 2007 5:08 PM EDT reply actions
big fan
by narcpress on Sep 15, 2007 5:12 PM EDT reply actions
WTF
These umps
by DrewSD on Sep 15, 2007 5:17 PM EDT reply actions
It's so perfect that Beckett went to the Red Sox
Yeah, Beckett's a prick (but at least he keeps his (perhaps) shitty politics to himself, right Schilling?) Wouldn't want him on my team, and I mean that whether we're talking Yankees or fantasy.
by narcpress on Sep 15, 2007 5:20 PM EDT reply actions
I hate the SOB.
85 pitches for Beckett
Suck it up, Red Sux
by PsiFighter37 on Sep 15, 2007 5:38 PM EDT reply actions
He took a dive
Although it wasn't intentional
Doesn't make sense
by PsiFighter37 on Sep 15, 2007 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
by narcpress on Sep 15, 2007 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
DH the sucker.
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
hmm, who saw that coming?
by narcpress on Sep 15, 2007 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Jorge is calling a crappy game
What the hell was that
What the fuck.
by PsiFighter37 on Sep 15, 2007 5:55 PM EDT reply actions
Ugh
by PsiFighter37 on Sep 15, 2007 6:01 PM EDT reply actions
A strikeout would be nice
by PsiFighter37 on Sep 15, 2007 6:04 PM EDT reply actions
He was out, too
Fucking useless umps.
by PsiFighter37 on Sep 15, 2007 6:14 PM EDT reply actions
Sloppy players all aroung him.
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
he struggles in big games
he had the ball up all day long. and how do "sloppy" players affect his ability (or lack thereof) to throw a strike?
by narcpress on Sep 15, 2007 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Cause Yanks dont score when he is on.
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Lets see
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
He is just terrible at Fenway
As much as I despise the prick, you have to tip your cap to Beckett today. He was pretty nasty.
by pfistyunc on Sep 15, 2007 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Big inning
by BillyBobisdrunk on Sep 15, 2007 6:19 PM EDT reply actions
The worst part about today
by pfistyunc on Sep 15, 2007 6:20 PM EDT reply actions
Too bad
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Asshole
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
those kind of remarks
by BillyBobisdrunk on Sep 15, 2007 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
mmm hmm
by narcpress on Sep 15, 2007 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
BRAINLESS JOE
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
To reiterate
by narcpress on Sep 15, 2007 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
If Giambi is hurt
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Why not
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Quit being a loser
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't have a problem with that
by pfistyunc on Sep 15, 2007 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
What a fucking asshole
by narcpress on Sep 15, 2007 6:26 PM EDT reply actions
I doubt it
by BillyBobisdrunk on Sep 15, 2007 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome
by BillyBobisdrunk on Sep 15, 2007 6:42 PM EDT reply actions
I think the Yanks take 2 of 3 this weekend
by narcpress on Sep 15, 2007 6:47 PM EDT reply actions
Henn
by pfistyunc on Sep 15, 2007 7:01 PM EDT reply actions
Every village has one, folks
by pfistyunc on Sep 15, 2007 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Where is the offense?
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Give me a break
It's amazing how many people go completely mad and lose all sense of reality when this team loses.
Maybe national TV or because its
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
It was on national TV last night
They will be on national tv tomorrow night as well.
A full moon?
They just beat the Red Sox 5 straight times. How can one complain about losing today?
Now Joe brings out the kids.
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
That's not it
by pfistyunc on Sep 15, 2007 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
No JOe is the moron who plays
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
7 years of this shitty managing
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
You don't get it
How about the pitching? It wasn't Torre who didn't pitch well today.
Wang gave up 5 runs and was often very erratic. How is that Torre's fault?
And the other 5
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Take a breath
Were you complaining about Torre's moves last night when they pulled it out?
It wouldn't have made sense to use the dependable arms. At least now the bullpen should be in good shape tomorrow with Joba, Viz, and Mo available.
Joba will pitch 2 innings tomorrow if needed.
There are plenty of times I question Torre's bullpen moves, but today is not one of them.
Pick a different fight because this one is a lost cause. It doesn't hold water.
Joe made it a lost cause
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Never mind
Were you complaining when this team came back and won?
Just for shits and giggles, please explain exactly what you would have done -- who pitches whatever inning and why.
I'm really trying to understand your point because I'm not seeing it at all.
How exactly is this team is "mediocre" after losing this ballgame?
ok look
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe Mo?
Torre stuck with his lineup last night and didn't start replacing people and they pulled that game out.
What kids are you talking about?
Gonzalez?
Shelley Duncan?
Duncan wasn't available because of his hernia. Gonzalez has a solid glove, but no bat.
I don't have a lot of confidence in Doug Mientkiewicz unless it's his defense late in the game.
We couldn't disagree more on this topic.
Fine
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't even bother
by pfistyunc on Sep 15, 2007 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Too bad Torre is not going anywhere.
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Fucking Johan
by pfistyunc on Sep 15, 2007 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
If fucking Joe doesn't get going
by StrappedYankee on Sep 15, 2007 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I only saw half of an inning
And that about covers the game recap.
Win tomorrow and we take the season series.

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