by shawn medeiros | Aug 1, 2007 | Baltimore Orioles, Brian Roberts, Coco Crisp, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Erik Bedard, Jamie Walker, Josh Beckett, Kevin Millar
Brian Roberts and Kevin Millar combined for four RBI’s and Erik Bedard earned his 11th win of the season in the 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox (64-42). Bedard pitched for 6 innings, giving up one homerun, two hits, two runs, five walks, and struckout six on...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 29, 2007 | Akinori Iwamura, Al Reyes, B.J. Upton, Brian Stokes, Carlos Pena, David Ortiz, Delmon Young, Javier Lopez, Jonathan Papelbon, Jonny Gomes, Josh Paul, Julio Lugo, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez, Tampa Bay Rays
Jonathan Papelbon blew his second save of the season in 25 chances, but Boston bailed out their closer scoring six runs in the top of the 12th to outlast the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in extra innings for a 12-6 victory and improve their lead over the New York Yankees to...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 26, 2007 | Alex Cora, Cleveland Indians, Coco Crisp, David Ortiz, Fausto Carmona, Franklin Gutierrez, Jason Varitek, Joe Borowski, Josh Beckett
One mistake by Josh Beckett, a few chances missed, and a out right dominant Fausto Carmona spelled a 1-0 defeat for the Boston Red Sox (61-40). That one mistake by Beckett (13-4) was a homerun ball given up to Franklin Gutierrez in the third inning, other than...
by josh lacey | Jul 25, 2007 | Alex Cora, Brendan Donnelly, Coco Crisp, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Doug Mirabelli, Dustin Pedroia, Eric Hinske, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Javier Lopez, John Farrell, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julian Tavarez, Julio Lugo, Kason Gabbard, Kevin Youkilis, Kyle Snyder, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Timlin, Terry Francona, Tim Wakefield, Wily Mo Pena
What are the factors that have, historically, determined how long into a season the Sox have stayed competitive or how deep of a playoff run they have the potential to enjoy? A partial list would include: starting rotation, bullpen strength, everyday offense, defense,...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 21, 2007 | Chicago White Sox, Coco Crisp, David Ortiz, Eric Hinske, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jason Varitek, Josh Beckett, Julio Lugo, Manny Ramirez, Mike Timlin
Coco Crisp and Julio Lugo combined for seven RBI’s, J.D. Drew had one RBI, but a bad call took away a three-run homer from Drew, and Josh Beckett earned his 13th win of the season in the 10-3 defeat over the Chicago White Sox (43-52). A four run fifth inning was...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 17, 2007 | Alex Gordon, Coco Crisp, David Ortiz, J.D. Drew, Javier Lopez, John Buck, Julio Lugo, Kansas City Royals, Mark Grudzielanek, Tim Wakefield, Tony Pena Jr.
Rookie Kansas City Royals’ (40-53) third baseman Alex Gordon went 3-4 with three runs and a double and Billy Butler, Tony Pena, Jr., and John Buck each drove in two runs in the 9-3 win over the Boston Red Sox (56-37). It was a tight game until the top of the...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 16, 2007 | Brian Bannister, David DeJesus, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Kansas City Royals, Kason Gabbard, Manny Ramirez, Mark Grudzielanek, Mark Teahen
Kason Gabbard pitched his first Major League complete game shutout while Manny Ramirez, Dustin Pedroia, and David Ortiz hit homeruns in the 4-0 win over the Kansas City Royals (39-53). Gabbard (3-0) went the distance throwing 107 pitches (71 for strikes) in the...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 15, 2007 | Aaron Hill, Alex Rios, Coco Crisp, David Ortiz, Doug Mirabelli, Eric Hinske, Jason Phillips, Jeremy Accardo, Josh Beckett, Julio Lugo, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez, Toronto Blue Jays
Josh Beckett (12-3) pitched well enough to earn his 13th win throwing for 8 innings, giving up seven hits, two runs, two walks, and eight strikeouts, but it was not enough as the Boston Red Sox (55-36) only pushed across one lone run as Blue Jays rookie starter Jesse...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 15, 2007 | Aaron Hill, Coco Crisp, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Dustin McGowan, Eric Hinske, Jason Varitek, Julio Lugo, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Toronto Blue Jays, Troy Glaus
The last homerun any Boston Red Sox (55-35) fan had seen from David Ortiz at Fenway Park was on April 21st, Ortiz ended that drought in the first inning homering off of Dustin McGowan to right field in the 9-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays (44-46). Ortiz’...
by shawn medeiros | Jul 14, 2007 | Alex Rios, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Frank Thomas, Jeremy Accardo, Julian Tavarez, Julio Lugo, Kevin Youkilis, Kyle Snyder, Lyle Overbay, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Toronto Blue Jays, Troy Glaus
Despite a rough start from Julian Tavarez the Boston Red Sox (54-35) still had a chance to win, but Kyle Snyder surrendered two runs in the sixth to the Toronto Blue Jays (44-45) who eventually won 6-5 despite a ninth inning rally by Boston. First time All-Star...
