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Tigers (1-7) @ Red Sox (4-5)

Red_sox_game_41206_026_tiny by Randy Booth on

Detroit @ Boston


W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Tim Wakefield 0-0 4.50 1.50 4 3

W-L ERA WHIP K BB
2008 - Nate Robertson 0-0 9.00 1.80 5 2


There are tonight's starters for the "Please win!" game tonight. I won't call it a "must win," but it is certainly a game we don't want to lose. It's bad enough to be the team that gives the Tigers their first win, but their second win? No thank you.

The Red Sox hope to rebound with Tim Wakefield on the mound. Nate Robertson is aiming to continue the Tigers' only winning streak of the season --- to two.

Here are tonight's lineups:

Lineup

Detroit Tigers @ Boston Red Sox

04/10/08 7:05 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers
Julio Lugo - SS Brandon Inge - CF
Dustin Pedroia - 2B Placido Polanco - 2B
David Ortiz - DH Gary Sheffield - DH
Manny Ramirez - LF Magglio Ordonez - RF
Kevin Youkilis - 3B Miguel Cabrera - 3B
JD Drew - RF Carlos Guillen - 1B
Coco Crisp - CF Edgar Renteria - SS
Sean Casey - 1B Ivan Rodriguez - C
Kevin Cash - C Marcus Thames - LF

This lineup looks a lot different without World Series MVP Mike Lowell anchoring the middle. Coco Crisp gets the start in center field, with Kevin Cash behind the plate for the knuckleballer.

 

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Have to imagine...

that Leyland is giving the Tigers some version of the "winning streak" speech by Lou Brown in Major League II.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 6:31 PM EDT   0 recs

Mike Lowell = 15-day DL

Jed Lowrie up with the big club, via Extra Bases.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 6:54 PM EDT   0 recs

Some run support for Wake

would be nice for a change ...

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:05 PM EDT   0 recs

woah

is this game not on tv? its not on nesn because of hockey, laaaaaame

by spinz on Apr 10, 2008 7:08 PM EDT   0 recs

NESN Plus

http://www.boston.com/sports/nesn/programming/nesn_plus/

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

aha thanks, found it

by spinz on Apr 10, 2008 7:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

22 pitches in the first.

...just saying.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:13 PM EDT   0 recs

Wow

Nice bunt by Lugo

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:16 PM EDT   0 recs

Bruins already down 2-0

Montreal owns them!

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:17 PM EDT   0 recs

enough..

time to get the season rolling. We need to put up 7-8 runs this game and get the offense moving.

by sydneysox on Apr 10, 2008 7:19 PM EDT   0 recs

Let's see if Papi can ...

Get his BA over the Mirabelli line. Right now, he is hitting .091.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:21 PM EDT   0 recs

Nope

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

papi

Like I said yesterday, he ain't hitting my wife's weight and she's not even 5' 1"....

by sydneysox on Apr 10, 2008 7:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

papi

Is he channelling jd drew from last year?

by sydneysox on Apr 10, 2008 7:23 PM EDT   0 recs

You know.

I'm of two minds.

1. You have to figure Papi's going to come around eventually, put up a week of 2-3s and 3-4s with 2-3 HRs that week.
2. You have to be f'n concerned as all hell, and biting your fingernails begins to become an inadequate nervous habit.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:24 PM EDT   0 recs

I'm not worried yet

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Guillen's got the right idea, if you're a Tigers fan.

Wait out Wake on nights like these. Our middle relief consists of "still no Timlin" at this point.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:27 PM EDT   0 recs

That's the Renteria I remember

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:28 PM EDT   0 recs

Heh, true enough.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

True or false.

Kevin Cash's current batting avg. of .333 is the highest it will be all season.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:28 PM EDT   0 recs

Most likely true

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Did I just miss a passed ball or something?

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:30 PM EDT   0 recs

Throwing error

Cash air mailed it.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He needs to cut that out right now.

I'll semi-tolerate the anemic hitting so long as the defensive reputation remains deserved.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ah. Throwing error. and HBP. S&%$.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:30 PM EDT   0 recs

Hit by a pitch from Wake

isn't that like receiving a right hook from a 5 year-old?

"and THAT happened" -John Mayer announcing Pedrioa at-bat in Tokyo

by DJDP23 on Apr 10, 2008 7:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

3 year old, but your thinking is sound.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm ready for the Sox to remind the Tigers...

...that extending Nate Robertson was an "eh" kind of move.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:34 PM EDT   0 recs

Yup

Robertson is kind of an "eh" pitcher.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

GO to 2B.

No, Manny is channeling Drew circa 2007, apparently.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:36 PM EDT   0 recs

At least it was a long

flyout, according to gamecast.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:37 PM EDT   0 recs

Warning track

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Not working his pitch count, at all.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:37 PM EDT   0 recs

watching on Gameday

from here, it looks like Wake is having what might be politely called an "off" night.

"and THAT happened" -John Mayer announcing Pedrioa at-bat in Tokyo

by DJDP23 on Apr 10, 2008 7:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He's getting slightly squeezed in the zone

Though a lot of the extra motion probably has to do with the wind.

by soxaholic on Apr 10, 2008 7:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice play by Cash

Almost a WP

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:50 PM EDT   0 recs

Big K

for Wake.

by soxaholic on Apr 10, 2008 7:50 PM EDT   0 recs

Cabrera looks really uncomfortable against Wake

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He's a knuckle-newbie

It's gotta be one of Cabrera's first - if not the first - appearance against Wake.

by soxaholic on Apr 10, 2008 7:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn impressive

fielding from Cash. I'd like to see Belli dive for that one.

by soxaholic on Apr 10, 2008 7:53 PM EDT   0 recs

Belly would have blocked it with his love handles

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

makes up for the throwing error?

"and THAT happened" -John Mayer announcing Pedrioa at-bat in Tokyo

by DJDP23 on Apr 10, 2008 7:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes

The runner that got the extra base didn't score. Cash saved two runs that inning.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Another nice play by Cash

Saved another.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:53 PM EDT   0 recs

Wake gets out of a jam

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:54 PM EDT   0 recs

Phew

Still nil-nil.

by soxaholic on Apr 10, 2008 7:54 PM EDT   0 recs

Cash probably save two runs with his D

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

May I just say:

WHEW!

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:54 PM EDT   0 recs

wake

still has the no-no going!

by sydneysox on Apr 10, 2008 7:54 PM EDT   0 recs

no-nos

didn't some bloke a few years ago throw a no-no with something line 9 BB?

by sydneysox on Apr 10, 2008 7:55 PM EDT   0 recs

don't know if this is the one, but...

Andy Hawkins threw a no-hitter for the MFY in 1990, but lost the game 4-0

"and THAT happened" -John Mayer announcing Pedrioa at-bat in Tokyo

by DJDP23 on Apr 10, 2008 7:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ha!

Who said Casey was a not terrific pickup?

Oh right, that was me.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:58 PM EDT   0 recs

Normally I'd be pissed at those fans

But Casey would never have made third. Who knows if he'd have gotten to second.

by soxaholic on Apr 10, 2008 7:58 PM EDT   0 recs

You mean Mayor McSpeed?

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 7:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Casey!

Finds out it's more fun to hit Robertson than to play behind him.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 7:58 PM EDT   0 recs

C'mon Lugo.

Only need another GRD to score Casey from 2B.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 8:00 PM EDT   0 recs

F. Two Ks by Nate F'n Robertson?

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 8:01 PM EDT   0 recs

Crap!

The Sox strand Casey

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 8:02 PM EDT   0 recs

Dear Red Sox.

Score some f'n runs, and stop this "make Nate Robertson look like a good pitcher" crap.

Love,

Allen

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 8:02 PM EDT   0 recs

Wake needs

a quick one if he's going to see the...5th inning.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 8:03 PM EDT   0 recs

Sit down Renteria!

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 8:05 PM EDT   0 recs

I-Rod

only needs like 3 more walks to meet his quota for the season.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 8:06 PM EDT   0 recs

True

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 8:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

When Wake throws to 1st

...for a pick-off attempt, does the ball travel any faster than his knuckleball does?

"and THAT happened" -John Mayer announcing Pedrioa at-bat in Tokyo

by DJDP23 on Apr 10, 2008 8:07 PM EDT   0 recs

Hey.

Is anyone actually watching?

Gamecast says squeezed AND bad location from Wake. True?

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 8:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm watching

And it is a mixture of both.

by soxaholic on Apr 10, 2008 8:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 8:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

By my count

...he got through that inning with only 23 pitches.

Inferences to the significance of that number are purely coincidental [unless I'm making them]

"and THAT happened" -John Mayer announcing Pedrioa at-bat in Tokyo

by DJDP23 on Apr 10, 2008 8:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh, and yes.

In fact, Timmeh has a FB. Don't remember what the top speed is, probably about 80.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 8:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Crap sandwich, on that one.

Is McCracken up yet?

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 8:11 PM EDT   0 recs

Its Enrico Polanco!

"and THAT happened" -John Mayer announcing Pedrioa at-bat in Tokyo

by DJDP23 on Apr 10, 2008 8:11 PM EDT   0 recs

All right.

How bout some runs.

No no, I'm not kidding.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 8:13 PM EDT   0 recs

Dear god.

Nate Robertson is going to through a SHO against us. WTF.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 8:16 PM EDT   0 recs

hell

he might even throw one.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 8:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Awful call

No way Papi went around on that pitch.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 8:17 PM EDT   0 recs

Hey Papi

Don't MAKE me trade my ORTIZ34 t-shirt for a Kevin Cash t-shirt

"and THAT happened" -John Mayer announcing Pedrioa at-bat in Tokyo

by DJDP23 on Apr 10, 2008 8:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Gasp!

A baserunner!

by soxaholic on Apr 10, 2008 8:19 PM EDT   0 recs

The speedy Cap'n Jack ...

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 8:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

This team is all about wheels.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 8:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Back-to-back walks

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 8:21 PM EDT   0 recs

...and the hot bat comin up!

Drew can potentially erase all bad memory of his horribly year last year with this at bat

"and THAT happened" -John Mayer announcing Pedrioa at-bat in Tokyo

by DJDP23 on Apr 10, 2008 8:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

woohoo! 2 walks!

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 8:21 PM EDT   0 recs

Run Forrest, run!

Cap'n Jack runs through the stop sign--and scores.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 10, 2008 8:24 PM EDT   0 recs

JD!!

The power source!

by sydneysox on Apr 10, 2008 8:24 PM EDT   0 recs

Drewlicious.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Julius Erving is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on Apr 10, 2008 8:25 PM EDT