*Picture from the Boston Globe*Sure, Schilling went 7 innings, giving up 1 run, struck out 3, and uncharacteristically, walked 2. He gave up 5 hits and probably could have gone more.
Tito felt like Okajima would be a better option, and who am I to argue with success: solid 8th for Oki and a scoreless 9th for Donnelly = a 6-1 Red Sox victory.
The first run of the game was plated by Alex Cora, the utility infielder for the Sox who has been lights out so far this year: he took a hanging breaking ball from Daniel Cabrera and deposited it somewhere below "Boog's BBQ" in RF tonight.
Cora is the type of player every team wants: does whatever is asked of him, never gripes about lack of playing time, and plays heads up ball whenever he gets in the game. Tonight he started at 2B based on his record vs. Cabrera and did not disappoint. Plus, he played a good, steady game in the field and just did his job.
Guy's like Cora mean the difference in 2nd place and WS champion: I'm just glad he's on our side.
VERY nice win tonight, and with the Yankee rain out, it ensures one more day of the Red Sox in 1st place and the MFY's in last.
That can only be looked at as a VERY. GOOD. THING.
GREAT game this no caffeine kick is killing me though:-)
ReplyDeleteBECKETT GIVE US THE SAME RESULT TOMORROW!PLEASE
ReplyDeleteI will love you if you do.
A very nice win!
ReplyDeleteit kills me how the jays have our number sometimes...but we got another W and with BecKett on the mound....it's sure to bring another. This is Josh's year..i believe that. It's only April and we're on top with the Yanks on bottom...it can't start any better.
ReplyDeleteCora looked really good in the series with the Yankees. He plays hard and gets the job done.
ReplyDeleteI imagine Cora will get more playing time Stacy: don't think they are ready to give up on Pedroia, but he can spell Pedie or Lugo, and emergency fill in for Lowell.
ReplyDeleteTex, I've never figured out why the Jays seem to have thier way with the Sox: all I know is Vernon Wells is a MONSTAH against Boston.
THEY better not give up on DUstin Pedroia or I will have words with tito:-)
ReplyDeleteEvening everyone...:-)
ReplyDeleteAlex Cora is truly a good citizen--he reminds me of Gabe Kapler--willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done...
So its especially great when good things happen when he plays...:-)
Let's hope Beckett stays the course tonight...
Kaylee: The lack of caffeine thing will get better--I promise...
Hope everyone is well!
Go Sox!
I hope so I just want to feel and act normal:-)
ReplyDeleteI like home games better I can actually see them on TV. DIRECTV thinks I am local here in ARIZONA that is along ways away from baltimore last time I checked:-)
ReplyDeleteHi Christine: bottom of the 6th, and a 2-1 O's lead is not fun.
ReplyDeleteGood news is Beckett looks great, having only thrown 54 pitches and it looks like we are getting to their bullpen next inning.
Beckett actually has pitched very well tonight so far I think TWO RUNS SHOULD NOT KILL you unless of course you are tim wakefield pitching with no run support:-)
ReplyDeleteokay please dont ask how in the world I managed to bring WAKE into that last comment of mine.
ReplyDeleteGetting into that bullpen is BIG.
ReplyDeleteOur guys work counts as good as anyone: The way Beckett is pitching and his low pitch count, we should be OK in the last 3 innings.
The Skanks are down 4-0 last I heard...
ReplyDeleteThis really should not make me this happy...BUT IT DOES....LOL
//The Skanks are down 4-0 last I heard...//
ReplyDeleteINDEED THEY ARE AND TOO MY LOVELY JAYS!
The Future got hit hard I guess.
ReplyDeleteThey are seriously walking a dangerous line bringing this kid up this early.
//They are seriously walking a dangerous line bringing this kid up this early.//
ReplyDeleteYEAH i know ted but,if its cashman doing it I like it.If it was theo I would hate it!
DO THESE BOYS KNOW THEY GOT 4 outs to get beckett a win here?
ReplyDeleteOh Hell, a ground rule double....how crappy is that?
ReplyDeleteA regular double would have scored manny...
Crap!
BASES LOADED OUT COME ON WILY MO!
ReplyDeleteWILY MO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah!
DID I JUST SEE WILY MO HIT A GLAND SLAM?
ReplyDelete::faints::
grand.
ReplyDeleteYes, you did...wake up!
ReplyDeleteWhooooo hooo!
I love how Wily Mo was SO pumped: clapping his hands, muttering to himself as he ran the bases. I'd love to know what Papi said to him while bear hugging him to death!
ReplyDeletehaha christine....I am awake just in a little in a little bit of a shocked state at the moment way to take josh off the hook mr pena.
ReplyDeleteHOW MANY PITCHES IS BECKETT AT?ARE THEY BRINGING IN PAPS FOR THE 9th?
ReplyDeleteKAYLEE WHY ARE YOU YELLING SO MUCH?
ReplyDeleteI think he's over 100 pitches, but I'd like to see him come back out and at least get a shot a complete game.
I think Okajima would come in: They want Pap for the weekend I think.
sorry ted i am so happy i cant control the yelling part!
ReplyDeletewhy paps?
ReplyDeleteI am gunna throw up after eating 3 peices of cake and a whole package of bacon for dinner.
ReplyDeletebeckett got that win right? I AM SO HAPPY and TIRED I COULD SLEEP FOR 15 HOURS TONIGHT!
ReplyDeleteKaylee,
ReplyDeleteJosh Beckett is 5-0.
I'm waiting for my apology.
//I'm waiting for my apology.//
ReplyDeleteOh yeah I forgot about all those slaps in the face I have givin him this year.I AM SORRY you are right he is good.BECKETT I WILL NOT DISS you ANYMORE:-)
how soon i forget about my disses on thnese sox players.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE HOW BECKETT IS MAKING ME EAT MY WORDS at least it aint crow....I have tried that before and It is nasty:-)
ReplyDelete::ahem::
ReplyDeletedid ya know that Josh Beckett is from Texas?
5 WINS In APRIL!!!!
I know Tex: and if anyone doubts my loyalty to Beckett, they only need to go back to the first ever post I did.
ReplyDeleteI been on this boy's bandwagon from the get go.
DID YOU READ MY APOLOGY YET?
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