Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

by Rob Booth on Sep 11, 2007 5:04 PM EDT in Open Thread

BOS Wakefield (16-10, 4.39) TAM Sonnanstine (5-9, 5.73) Red Sox Lineup: 1. Ellsbury LF 2. Pedroia 2B 3. Ortiz DH 4. Lowell 3B 5. Drew RF 6. Youkilis 1B 7. Crisp CF 8. Lugo SS 9. Cash C Devil Rays Lineup: 1. Iwamura 3B 2. Crawford LF 3. Pena 1B 4. Upton CF 5. Young RF 6. Harris 2B 7. Gomes DH 8. Navarro C 9. Wilson SS

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Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

OTM: Sox have 5 extra base hits

by RSNexile on Sep 11, 2007 5:19 PM EDT reply actions

OTM

A&B: Sox score at least 5 ER

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 6:07 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

A&B: Wakefield registers a quality start.

by theartolater on Sep 11, 2007 6:49 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

I've calmed down after our 13K fiasco yesterday and grudgingly give Kazmir my admiration for an excellent game. Now for today.
Wake: 8 innings 4H 3W 0ER
And we hit at least 3 homers!

by sydneysox on Sep 11, 2007 7:29 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

10 pitch at bat for Ellsbury culminating in a strike out. At least he goes down with class.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 7:30 PM EDT reply actions

Goes to first on the passed ball

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Passed ball

Ellsbury is on first ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

Hey J.D....did we tell you that you uh SUCK!

by sydneysox on Sep 11, 2007 7:38 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

Why is it that he is still starting?

by Longsuffering on Sep 11, 2007 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Ellsbury should have had that

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 7:46 PM EDT reply actions

5 consecutive hits

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Hatch Face warming ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions

I mean Hatchet Face warming ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

That looked like it hit the pole

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

Nope, on scond look

It's just foul.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

MFY leading 3-0

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

Snyder warming ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

Toronto just scored 2

MFY 3-2, the Jays still batting in the second ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 8:09 PM EDT reply actions

JACOBY

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions

Ellsbury puts one into the RF bullpen

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions

Happy birthday Jacoby!

They just said today is Ellsbury's b'day.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

Wake is gone, in comes Snyder.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

Hometown scoring

That should have been a 2-base error on Youk. Wake is done ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

3 run homer to Pena makes it 8-1

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

Wow, this is depressing.

by 3000miles on Sep 11, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

I don't want to sound too negative, but we can't afford to have less than a 3 game lead going into the Yankee series.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

BL for Lugo though

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

They're loaded for Lugo

If Lugo gets a hit, they should pinch-hit for Cash.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

Please PH

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Nope

What a strange decision

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Hot really

With Belly hurt, they need to give Tek days off. that's the problem with having a 35-year old catcher.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

A grand slam right here would make me a lot less depressed :)

by 3000miles on Sep 11, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

feeling better, couple more will do the trick :)

by 3000miles on Sep 11, 2007 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

RBI single for Lugo

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

Lugo: RBI single

Still loaded ... for Cash?

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

3-2 to Cash ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions

CASH IS ON THE MONEY

with a 2-RBI single

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah!!!

2 RBI single for Cash!!!!!!

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

Let's go Jacoby

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions

Dohmann warming for TB

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions

Ellsbury walks

Loaded for Dustin.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

let's claw our way back now

We've got TWO Jews on this team, Mel! -- Denis Leary

by SweSox on Sep 11, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

Up late, Swe

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Up late, Swe

i gots me a school thang in six hours, and i don't like missing these late season games. so i figured i might aswell go to bed after the school thing...

We've got TWO Jews on this team, Mel! -- Denis Leary

by SweSox on Sep 11, 2007 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice to see ...

You are keeping your head in the game :)

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

C'mon Scrappy!!

This would be a great time for his first GS :)

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

Sac Fly

Lugo knocks Navarro over and both runners advance

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

Papi

swings at the first pitch and flies out.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Papi

sigh

by 3000miles on Sep 11, 2007 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

pitching change?

by 3000miles on Sep 11, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

Yup ...

J-Lo in to face the lefties ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Yup ...

Serves up an RBI double to Iwamura.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank Snyder

For back-to-back 2-out walks.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Please stop the bleeding

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

3 hits for Lowell

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

Lowell and Drew start the rally again.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

2 hits for Jay Dizzle

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

Youk walks to load the bases for Coco

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Loaded for Coco ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Coco Loco

sac fly.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

Come on Lugo

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

LUGO

RBI double makes it 9-7

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

Re: LUGO

Say what you will about Lugo. He has driven in his fair share of runs this year.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Cash or Tek?

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Cash or Tek?

It'll be Cash - because it's still the 5th inning.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Cash or Tek?

I'd think Tek has the night off. We need him relatively fresh for the Yanks.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 11, 2007 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

JULIO!!!

I like that guy.

Just my two cents. Keep the change.

by tommy.otm on Sep 11, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

CashMAN!

3rd sac fly of the game

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

Birthday boy steps up to the plate

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

Here comes a lefty for Ellsbury

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Here comes a lefty for Ellsbury

He's batting .231 in 13 ABs against lefties so far.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Here comes a lefty for Ellsbury

Ground out.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

1-run game!

Sac fly for Cash, who has 3 RBI tonight!

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

Corey warming ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

Great DP started by Lugo

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions

DUSTIN

HOMER!

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions

Tie game!

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Tie game!

Hurrah!!

by MassGal on Sep 11, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Little Dusty with a Millar shot

Down the line, into the Monster seats.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

Papi follows it up with a single.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

Opposite field single for Papi

Bring in Dave Roberts ... :)

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

Whos' ready for Grant Balfour

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

What did Lowell do? Gameday is stuck...

by MassGal on Sep 11, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

The at-bat is ongoing

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

New pitcher

1-1 count ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

Mike has a 4-4 day. Wow.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions

4 hits for Lowell

Single off the scoreboard. Papi to second. Lots of speed on the bases ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

OK --thanks, I can minimize Gamday now that Drew is up...he really really sux...

by MassGal on Sep 11, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

8 pitches and counting ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Drewsky has a nice AB and

walks to load 'em for Youk.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions

Youk is an 0-fer so far

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Great AB by Drew

11-pitch walk.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Great AB by Drew

I will say he has been looking better at the plate of late.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

C'mon Youk

Let's hope Balfour lives up to his name ..,

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

gosh golly i do love a triple!

We've got TWO Jews on this team, Mel! -- Denis Leary

by SweSox on Sep 11, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions

Glad you're still with us, Swe

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Youk!!!

How bout a bases clearing triple.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Youk!!!

GREAT! Especially since Toronto's not even putting up a fight tonight.

by MassGal on Sep 11, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bases-clearing triple

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions

Everyone has a hit now

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

Coco

makes it 13-9 with a double.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Coco

The bats have had some kind of reawakening tonight.

by soxaholic on Sep 11, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Re: Coco

Yup ... Kazmir isn't pitching tonight.

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

RBI double for Crisp

No one out ...

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by Drugs Delaney on Sep 11, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

Re: Open Thread: 9-11-07 vs Tampa Bay

I'm numb. I went into a meeting with us down 8-1 and Snyder trying to put out a fire...and holy crap look at this. I was way off the mark regarding Wake, but we might get the 3 homers I was hoping for.

by sydneysox on Sep 11, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions