by shawn medeiros | Jun 3, 2008 | David Ortiz, Hideki Okajima, Justin Masterson, Matt Garza, Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Wakefield
Tim Wakefield turned in another quality start for the Boston Red Sox only to see his outing turned into spilled milk. Wakefield pitched for seven innings and only allowed two runs while walking four and striking out three, but Hideki Okajima did not fare as well...
by zach hayes | Jun 2, 2008 | Baltimore Orioles, Game Threads, Jeremy Guthrie, Tim Wakefield
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (35-24) @ Baltimore Orioles (26-29) Tim Wakefield (3-4, 4.70) @ Jeremy Guthrie (2-6, 3.64) 7:05 PM EDT | Oriole Park at Camden Yards (Baltimore, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: One of the true rarities in baseball today is...
by evan brunell | Jun 2, 2008 | Alex Cora, Bartolo Colon, Brandon Moss, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Craig Hansen, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Aardsma, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Javier Lopez, Jed Lowrie, Jon Lester, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Julio Lugo, Justin Masterson, Kevin Cash, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin, Sean Casey, Tim Wakefield
May saw the Red Sox go 17-12 and a concerning trend arise: road struggles. Three straight wins in Baltimore seem to be the cure, but can the Red Sox keep up with the Tampa Bay Rays? The Rays are one behind the Chicago Cubs for the best MLB record, and a crucial three...
by shawn medeiros | Jun 2, 2008 | Baltimore Orioles, Bartolo Colon, David Ortiz, J.D. Drew, Jeremy Guthrie, Manny Ramirez, Tim Wakefield
In the absence of David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez and J.D. Drew both drove home three runs a piece in the Boston 9-4 win over Baltimore including Manny’s 501st homer of his career. Bartolo Colon registered his third win of the season (3-0) by lasting six innings on...
by evan brunell | May 29, 2008 | Alex Cora, Charlie Zink, Chris Smith, Clay Buchholz, Coco Crisp, Craig Hansen, David Aardsma, David Ortiz, Devern Hansack, Dustin Pedroia, Hideki Okajima, J.D. Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Jonathan Papelbon, Julio Lugo, Kevin Cash, Kevin Youkilis, Manny Delcarmen, Manny Ramirez, Mike Lowell, Mike Timlin, Tim Wakefield
Billy Beane has been quoted saying that the first two months show you what you have, the next two are spent acquiring what you need and the final two is the playoff push (if applicable). Dan Duquette, a man before his time (remember Mike Gimbel?), also subscribed to...
by shawn medeiros | May 29, 2008 | Erik Bedard, J.J. Putz, Seattle Mariners, Tim Wakefield
One mistake to Yuniesky Betancourt was all it took for the Seattle Mariners to take the series against the Boston Red Sox. A solo home run from Betancourt in the bottom of the third inning made it 1-0 and that’s all that was needed in this one as Erik Bedard...
by shawn medeiros | May 28, 2008 | Erik Bedard, Game Threads, Seattle Mariners, Tim Wakefield
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (32-23) @ Seattle Mariners 19-34) Tim Wakefield (3-3, 5.19) @ Erik Bedard (3-3, 4.70) 10:05 PM EDT | Safeco Field (Seattle, WA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: Ok…which 3-3 pitcher would you rather have going for you...
by shawn medeiros | May 24, 2008 | Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Joe Blanton, Jon Lester, Oakland Athletics, Rich Harden, Tim Wakefield
Tim Wakefield gave up 8 earned runs over 5 innings and Boston’s winning streak ended as they were beat by Rich Harden and the Oakland Athletics 8-3. Harden struck out 8, yielded two runs, and pitched for 6 innings to earn the victory (3-0). Dustin Pedroia hit...
by shawn medeiros | May 23, 2008 | Game Threads, Oakland Athletics, Rich Harden, Tim Wakefield
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (31-19) @ Oakland A’s 25-23) Tim Wakefield (3-2, 4.33) @ Rich Harden (2-0, 2.91) 10:05 PM EDT | McAfee Collesium (Oakland, CA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: The Red Sox sure are sad to leave Fenway Park behind them as...
by shawn medeiros | May 22, 2008 | Craig Hansen, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Aardsma, J.D. Drew, Jonathan Papelbon, Kansas City Royals, Mike Lowell, Tim Wakefield
J.D. Drew and Mike Lowell both hit grandslams over the Green Monster while Daisuke Matsuzaka stayed perfect on the season improving his record to 8-0 as Boston beat the Kansas City Royals 11-8. Boston completed the sweep of the seven game homestand behind Matsuzaka...
