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Lester Dominates Orioles in 4-0 Win

By KC ⋅ June 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

It appears that Jon Lester has sorted through the problems that plagued him through the early part of the season. The latest evidence came from last night’s start against the Orioles, which saw Lester toss seven shutout innings with eight strikeouts in a 4-0 win. Lester improved to 8-0 with a 2.18 ERA in 10 [...]

Wakefield Leads Sox to 1-0 Win

By KC ⋅ June 28, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Tim Wakefield, in his 15th season with the Red Sox, took the ball Saturday afternoon against the Braves in what would seem as just some normal midseason game. It happened to be his 382nd start with the team, tying Roger Clemens for the most starts in Red Sox history. Wake pitched as well as Clemens [...]

Beckett Throws Gem Against Braves Again

By KC ⋅ June 27, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Josh Beckett has regained his dominant 2007 form, and he can thank the Atlanta Braves. While he has been very strong lately, Beckett came off a rocky performance against the Phillies (6 IP, 6 ER) on June 14. In his next start at Fenway Park against the Braves, Beckett tossed his first complete game shutout [...]

Smoltz Has Rough Outing in Sox Debut

By KC ⋅ June 26, 2009 ⋅ One comment

The Red Sox were looking to sweep the Washington Nationals when John Smoltz took the hill for the first time as a member of the Red Sox. He replaces Daisuke Matsuzaka, who is now on the DL after struggling to a 1-5 record. Smoltz had a rough outing himself in his debut, allowing five runs [...]

Ortiz Homers in 6-4 Win Over Nationals

By KC ⋅ June 25, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Nick Green has been doing a lot to help the Red Sox win lately. He produced a game-winning HR Sunday afternoon, a nifty double play Tuesday night, and Wednesday he nearly was impaled by a broken bat in a strange play that was called a single by Elijah Dukes. He play didn’t hurt the Sox too [...]

Shaq Traded to Cavaliers

By KC ⋅ June 25, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Fresh off an upset loss in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cavaliers beefed up their front court early Thursday, pairing the reigning NBA MVP LeBron James with future Hall-of-Fame center Shaquille O’Neal. The deal is currently awaiting league approval.
Trade Details
Cavs Get: Shaquille O’Neal
Suns Get: Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavolvic, 46th Overall pick, $500,000
Shaq adds significant size [...]

Red Sox Smash Nationals 11-3

By KC ⋅ June 24, 2009 ⋅ One comment

The Red Sox arrived in Washington, D.C., and with them came a record-setting 41,517 fans to the new Nationals Park. Playing in what became their home away from home, the Red Sox knocked around Nats pitchers all night for 17 hits in an 11-3 win.
Jason Bay and Jacoby Ellsbury each finished with four hits and [...]

Dice-K Injury: Weak Right Shoulder

By KC ⋅ June 21, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka’s really rough season could be attributable to a weak right shoulder. Dice-K will skip his next turn in the rotation (making way for John Smoltz) and could wind up on the disabled list due to the injury.
Terry Francona said an MRI on Dice-K’s shoulder showed no structural damage, but indicated a [...]

Beckett Tosses Shutout Against Braves

By KC ⋅ June 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox welcomed back old friend Derek Lowe, who left after helping the Red Sox win their first world series since 1918 back in 2004. Lowe moved onto the Dodgers and then the Braves, and has never pitched against the Red Sox in his career. He pitched pretty well Saturday night, allowing three runs on [...]

Braves Pound Dice-K, Win 8-2

By KC ⋅ June 20, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The Atlanta Braves were in town to face the Red Sox, and the pitcher struggling the most, Daisuke Matsuzaka, was on the mound. It was hard not to think of former Braves pitcher John Smoltz. After another shaky Dice-K outing, it would appear the Red Sox have a temporary answer to their starting pitching logjam.
Dice-K allowed a home [...]

Rain, Marlins Beat Sox in Five Innings

By KC ⋅ June 19, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox battled a revamped starting pitcher and heavy rain Thursday night, and came up on the losing end in a 2-1 loss. Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco allowed just one hit (a Kevin Youkilis HR) and earned a cheap complete game in the win, going all five innings.
Jon Lester started for the Sox and also went the distance, allowing [...]

Penny Wins 100th in Fenway’s 500th Straight Sellout

By KC ⋅ June 18, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Brad Penny won his 100th game as a major leaguer, tossing five innings and allowing just one unearned run in Boston’s 6-1 victory over the Marlins. He gave up three hits and four walks, and lowered his ERA to under 5.00 (now 4.94) for the first time since his first Red Sox start (when he had a 4.50 ERA).
Penny’s milestone came the [...]

Andrew Ference Undergoes Surgery

By KC ⋅ June 17, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference, who was injured during the whole playoffs, underwent surgery Wednesday at Mass. General to repair an abdominal hernia and an abductor release to repair an injured groin.
According to the team, Ference will miss four-six weeks of action. I would think that means 4-6 weeks starting now, but Globe writer Kevin Paul [...]

Eric Gagne Brings Comeback Tour to Worcester, Brockton

By KC ⋅ June 17, 2009 ⋅ One comment

As SoB’s Chris previously reported, former Red Sox bust Eric Gagne is attempting a comeback to the major leagues after two straight bad seasons in 2007 and 2008. Also not helping Gagne’s cause was his mention in the Mitchell Report in late 2007.
Gagne, a newly signed player/coach, is scheduled to pitch for the Quebec Capitales [...]

Ortiz Homers, Sox Beat Marlins

By KC ⋅ June 17, 2009 ⋅ One comment

No one is bold enough to declare that David Ortiz has officially broken out of his season-long slump, but the slugger has strung together a pretty good streak in June. He continued his success Tuesday night, clubbing a solo shot to right and a two-run single as part of a 2-3 day with three RBI in the 8-3 Sox [...]

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