by evan brunell | Oct 10, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Clay Buchholz, Joe Saunders, Los Angeles Angels, Scott Kazmir
The Red Sox are in such dire straits offensively, I’m pining for the offensive slump the team was in that precipitated the Victor Martinez trade. Across two games, Boston’s come up with just eight measly hits, only two of them extra-base hits (and not of...
by mike silver | Oct 6, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Brian Fuentes, Darren Oliver, Ervin Santana, Jason Bulger, Jered Weaver, Joe Saunders, John Lackey, Kevin Jepsen, Matt Palmer, Scott Kazmir
With the last installation focusing on the Anaheim Angels’ hitters, its time to take a look at the other half of the California equation: the pitching staff. The Angels come into the ALDS with one of the deeper rotations among the contenders, with five quality options...
by evan brunell | Oct 5, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Clay Buchholz, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jered Weaver, Joe Saunders, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Los Angeles Angels, Scott Kazmir
The Red Sox are set to do battle with the Angels later this week to decide who gets to play for the American League pennant. Boston and Los Angeles are certainly familiar with each other, having done battle in the 2004, ’07 and ’08 DCS. In fact, Boston...
by josh lacey | May 9, 2009 | Game Threads, Jon Lester, Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Rays
Prev. Gm: Tampa Bay Rays (14-17) @ Boston Red Sox (19-11) Scott Kazmir (3-3, 6.00) v. Jon Lester (2-2, 5.10)3:40 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA)TV: FOX RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: Kid Kaz has owned the Red Sox at Fenway Park over the course of his career....
by shawn medeiros | May 9, 2009 | Dustin Pedroia, Game Recap, J.D. Drew, Jason Bay, Jon Lester, Scott Kazmir
Opposing teams must fear the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox. Boston torched opposing pitching again in the sixth inning as Jason Bay launched a three-run homer off of James Shields and J.D. Drew followed with a two-run blast as the Red Sox mounted a five-run...
by evan brunell | Apr 8, 2009 | Game Threads, Jon Lester, Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Rays
Prev. Gm: Tampa Bay Rays (0-0) @ Boston Red Sox (0-0)Scott Kazmir (0-0, -.–) @ Jon Lester (0-0, -.–)7:10 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA)TV: NESN RADIO: WEEI 850, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: Game two of the regular season is underway, with Jon Lester on the...
by shawn medeiros | Apr 7, 2009 | Akinori Iwamura, Boston Red Sox, Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Dustin Pedroia, Evan Longoria, Gabe Gross, Jason Varitek, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Matt Joyce, Pat Burrell, Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Rays
Any questions about Josh Beckett returning to his 2007 form were answered against the Tampa Bay Rays. At least for one start. Beckett hurled 10 strikeouts over seven innings of work en route to a 5-3 win for the Boston Red Sox over the Tampa Bay Rays on Opening Day....
by evan brunell | Oct 11, 2008 | Game Threads, Josh Beckett, Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Rays
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (3-1) @ Tampa Bay Rays (2-2) Josh Beckett (0-0, 7.20) @ James Shields (1-0, 3.38) 8:07 PM EDT | Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg, FL) TV: TBS RADIO: WRKO 680, ESPN GAME NOTES: Is it going to be the October Josh Beckett or will he still struggle...
by shawn medeiros | Sep 15, 2008 | David Ortiz, Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Rays
David Ortiz was 2-4 with a homer, four RBI’s and two runs and the Boston Red Sox are tied for first place in the A. L. East. Scott Kazmir suffered his shortest start of the season to go along with the most runs he has given up in a start in his 2008 campaign....
by evan brunell | Sep 15, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka Chase, Game Threads, Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Rays
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (88-61) @ Tampa Bay Rays (88-59) Daisuke Matsuzaka (16-2, 2.97) @ Scott Kazmir (11-6, 2.99) 7:10 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: You have to think Jonathan Papelbon will be unavailable tonight,...
