Manny's bat powers Sox over Yanks, 4-3

by Randy Booth on Apr 13, 2008 1:51 PM EDT in Game Stories

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There's not much to say about Manny Ramirez except he's a bad, bad man.

Ramirez proved too much for the Yankees yesterday. While the rest of the Red Sox lineup didn't seem to get it all going, Manny was in the zone all 9 innings. Manny's 4th inning home run put the Sox on the board first. The Yanks struck back scoring two, but Manny wasn't done.

With the score 2-1, Manny smacked a double scoring Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury. A Kevin Youkilis single scored Manny, putting the Sox up for good.

Josh Beckett looked a lot better than his first start of the season. Beckett went 6.2 innings, struck out five and only gave up three runs while only throwing 88 pitches.

This was one of the best games we could ask for out of Beckett. He wasn't perfect, but he didn't have to throw a lot of pitches to get a lot of outs. I think that's one of the most important things to look for when pitchers come off the disabled list. Only 88 pitches this time means he can throw more next time.

Manny Delcarmen and Hideki Okajima combined to bridge the gap to Jonathan Papeblon who, after a two hour rain delay, struck out three batters in 1.1 innings to earn the save.

I sure do love that guy.

In other news, David Ortiz goes hitless again. Shocking. His batting average is now .070 ... Ellsbury was the leadoff man and went 2-for-3 with a run, a walk and a stolen base. This guy looks ready ... Pedroia and Youkilis also had two hits on the day.

Comment of the Game:

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Ortiz??

David Ortiz goes hitless again. Shocking. His batting average is now .070 ...

I think he must be hurt! How else could this be happening as it is so out of character for this guy. He does not look to be in physical pain, but I am sure the emotional toll is showing. Maybe he is not ready post surgery yet? Any inside inof?

by NG on Apr 13, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions

Manny has his back ...

And when Manny slumps, Papi will have his back.

And one day, Jacoby won't have to worry about PT.

DOWN WITH THE MFY. GO DICE-K!

KFC

"It's not like the end of the world or something. Why should we panic?"

-- Manny being Manny

by KFC on Apr 13, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

Man the Tigers are gettin' a beat down

11-0 Chicago.

by sdkramer.otm on Apr 13, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions

Their pitching stinks

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

by Drugs Delaney on Apr 13, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions

as does their hitting

at least in the early going

by Tippecanoe on Apr 13, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Ortiz

I just read 2 items.
1. David is not in the lineup tonight for the big game.
2. They found the shirt at the new Yankee stadium and dug it up. It was an Ortiz T-Shirt.
I think this was a reverse curse and it was on Ortiz. Now the shirt has been removed and the curse on David has been lifted.
His nex at bat will be a good one.

by palazoloup on Apr 13, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions