4/27: Late Game Thread (still 0-0 so it counts)
Sorry for the late thread...some miscommunication at Fire Brand HQ cost us a few innings....but Wake's there to pick us up!
Category: Game Threads
4/26: Sweep time?
Pettitte has been the Yankees' best starter today; will he be the stopper for them that he's been so long? He didn't give up a walk or a strikeout in his last outing (seven innings) so that may not bode well for him. On Masterson's side, he'll likely struggle with Yankee players laying off his sinker. If he can stay in the zone, he'll go long. Otherwise, it'll be a short outing.
4/25: Something’s gotta give.
Burnett has gotten off to a great start and has a good chance of snapping Boston's eight-game winning streak due to his career 5-0, 2.56 ERA record against the Sox. Meanwhile, Beckett returns from suspension and takes his turn on five days rest. He hasn't given up a homer on the year yet. One winning streak has to come to an end today.
4/24: Rivalry Renewed
And so it begins....video after the jump.
4/22 G2: Nightcap… if the rain goes away
Wakefield has notched his second straight complete-gamer. The nightcap brings Jeff Bailey at first base and Kevin Youkilis seeing third for the first time this season. Penny takes the mound hoping to go back to what his season debut was (6 IP, 3 ER). He started out last game strong but it deteriorated into a three inning, seven run effort.
4/22 G1: Afternoon delight
A doubleheader is in effect today. Wonder how many empty seats we'll see at the park -- see Sean O's comment on how the Red Sox bent over fans that were supposed to be at the game.
4/21: Can Wake get a no-no this time?
The Twins come to town in advance of the accursed Yankees. Without Joe Mauer, this is a shell of the team they could be, but they've been resilient so far.
4/20: It’s Patriots’ Day!
Things are starting to come together, aren't they? The offense. The pitching. The defense. Now we just need Big Papi to hit. Is it physical? Is it mental? Is it both?
4/19: One away from .500
It's been nice facing the Orioles, hasn't it? We've taken the first two, can Jon Lester turn it around and help us take the first three?
4/18: Offense is cooking
Beckett looks to continue his Cy Young campaign against the hapless Adam Eaton and pitching-starved Baltimore Orioles. I demand a sweep of this four-game set.