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Bottom of the 2nd. Sox have jumped to a 1-0 lead.

Dustin Pedroia got the RBI - pretty amusing given how he has mouthed off about Daniel Cabrera 'having nothing'.

Jonathan Van Every is patrolling CF, Ellsbury in RF. Buchholz in the DL with a broken fingernail (trans: an excuse to break for a week or two, with the bonus of limiting his innings).

Jon Lester is your starting pitcher for the good guys.

 

Red Sox

1. Jacoby Ellsbury, RF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Manny Ramirez, LF
5. Mike Lowell, 3B
6. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
7. Jason Varitek, C
8. Alex Cora, SS
9. Jonathan Van Every, CF

-- Jon Lester, SP

Orioles

1. Brian Roberts, 2B
2. Jay Payton, LF
3. Nick Markakis, RF
4. Aubrey Huff, 3B
5. Kevin Millar, 1B
6. Ramon Hernandez, C
7. Luke Scott, DH
8. Adam Jones, CF
9. Freddie Bynum, SS

-- Daniel Cabrera, SP

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Lester retires six in a row

and is looking good. 19 pitches, 14 strikes. Keep pounding that zone, sunshine.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 3:35 PM EDT   0 recs

JVE strikes out swinging in his first ever Major League at bat

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by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 3:38 PM EDT   0 recs

Surprised he's not playing RF. Better arm than Ells.

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 3:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I know. It's an odd decision.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 3:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

That kooky Brad Mills.

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 3:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He's a funky dude

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 3:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Two IF singles for Ellsbury so far

Fast? He’s so fast that last night he turned the light off in his hotel room and was in bed before the room was dark.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 3:40 PM EDT   0 recs

I believe you may be thinking of cool papa bell.

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 3:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I was thinking of Ali...

but turns out he didn’t say it first.

Wow. Cool Papa. Best baseball nickname I’ve heard in a while.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 3:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

For the unitiatied like me

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cool_Papa_Bell

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by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 3:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey,

i nearly spelled uninitiated correctly.

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by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 3:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I love the second Paige-Bell story.

Only one of these I hadn’t heard elsewhere before.

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 3:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Scoring from first on a sac bunt!

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by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 3:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He was a wonder, most likely.

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 3:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It was a bunt!

Not a bloody unassisted triple play. Calm down, home team commentators!

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by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 3:46 PM EDT   0 recs

You know, even if it's on the scraps of this lineup (Quiroz/Bynum, etc.)

Wouldn’t mind seeing Lester get 5 or 6 Ks today.

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 3:47 PM EDT   0 recs

*Does double-take.*

Goes to 3-0 and does not throw an immediate fourth ball?

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 3:52 PM EDT   0 recs

He might actually be 'any good'.

Exciting times.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 3:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh hells yes.

Comes back from 3-0 to K Roberts.

The optimist in me says he’s turned a corner with that.

But…let’s hold off on wild proclamations.

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 3:53 PM EDT   0 recs

Wouldn't mind a nice Daniel Cabrera/Jon Lester-inning here.

Y’know. 3-4 walks and a couple hits that lead to 3-4 runs.

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 3:55 PM EDT   0 recs

I'm calling it.

Manny HR right here.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 3:56 PM EDT   0 recs

By HR, you meant single, right?

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 3:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Manny HR = Manny Hits Run

Shorthand.

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by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 3:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Not that we didn't see it last night.

But this O’s infield defense, other than Roberts…is interesting.

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 3:56 PM EDT   0 recs

By interesting I mean, of course,

that I’d play Kevin Cash at 3B before I’d put Huff there.

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 3:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Authenticator...

Give me a break…

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 3:59 PM EDT   0 recs

3 GIDPs.

And no Lugo.

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 4:00 PM EDT   0 recs

Three GIDPs

I’m thinking all sorts of bad words. Really bad words.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:00 PM EDT   0 recs

Like:

ain’t or y’all or fixin’ to or…

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 4:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Edutainment

Infomercial

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Josh Papelbon

is FUN:
http://lastoftheninth.com/coppermine/displayimage.php?album=16&pos=33

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:01 PM EDT   0 recs

That looks more "underhand" than "sidearm".

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 4:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I wonder if he's ever going to make it, honestly.

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 4:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Honestly

No. But I would love to see it.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He's still under 40 pitches?

Where is our Lester?

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 4:03 PM EDT   0 recs

Just threw a four pitch walk

He’s back. Big.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He was right there.

The one who apparently couldn’t be convinced that yes, Nick Markakis is good, but he’s still learning to hit lefties. Go the F after him.

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 4:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

2 on, 1 out for Kevbo.

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

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 4:06 PM EDT   0 recs

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:07 PM EDT   0 recs

deep breath

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Wait

Did I just see him high-five someone in the middle of that play?

by soxaholic on May 14, 2008 4:07 PM EDT   0 recs

That is the single greatest thing I have ever seen on a baseball field

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

We'd like to interrupt our broadcast

to thank Aubrey Huff for not being very smart.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 4:08 PM EDT   0 recs

What happened?

Shit, I’m on gameday. Was it really what I’m thinking? (he thought he had a HR, so did Aubrey Huff)

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 4:09 PM EDT   0 recs

Manny climbed the wall

and made a great catch. High-fived a Red Sox fan – honestly – in the crowd, then threw back to double up Huff at first.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hahahahahahaahha

Oh man, that must have been awesome. I hope Gameday show this still in this game.

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 4:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Deep fly ball

That Manny made a spectacular catch on. He then high-fived a Sox fan in the stands and threw the ball in to double up the runner on first.

by soxaholic on May 14, 2008 4:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Doesn't Gameday let you watch

some videos now? Have a look.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Still not there

But they usually show the highlights and scoring plays… But it takes a while…

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 4:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It'll be all over sportcenter and baseball tonight, as well.

F’n awesome.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 4:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's there

Check the ‘Videos’ tab on Gameday

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by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

HAHAHAHAHA

Just watched… I don’t know if I can believe it…

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 4:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's like something out of Naked Gun

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by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:19 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Indeed

And I can’t believe he still got the throw right. It’s like a cartoon really..

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 4:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Captain!

Slams the meatball straight back

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:12 PM EDT   0 recs

Orioles

Plush
Cow

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by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:14 PM EDT   0 recs

Congratulations JVE

First major league hit after a decent at bat

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by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:16 PM EDT   0 recs

Excellent

Big smile on his face as he stands at first

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by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's been a long wait for him.

Hopefully, it’s all worth it now.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 4:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Good speed from JVE

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by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah.

He’s kind of a prototypical 4th OF, in terms of skillset. Don’t know why he never got a shot before.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 4:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Pedroia ends it

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 4:19 PM EDT   0 recs

I love Dustin

but don’t swing at the first pitch!

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:20 PM EDT   0 recs

Eh. That's part of him.

Something I wouldn’t mind seeing him work on.

Not quite as patient as maybe he should be. I don’t know if his personality allows him to be patient.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 4:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

On the bright side

he was probably screaming abuse at Cabrera as he ran to first.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I think we can remove the "probably" from that. :)

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 4:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

YOU GO NOTHING

YOU GOT NOTHING YOU F* F**!

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Pretty little double play

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:26 PM EDT   0 recs

Oh very nice catch, by 'kake

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:28 PM EDT   0 recs

Was the high five better than this?

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/mannys-infamous-cutoff/3208027151

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:30 PM EDT   0 recs

No

But close enough. :)

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 4:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm in near-hysterics watching that again

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Same here

Manny is the best…

Walk on, walk on With hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone You'll never walk alone

by MerryGoByeBye on May 14, 2008 4:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I still like him robbing Miguel Cairo in 2004.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 4:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

..Manny vanishes into the crowd, Cairo rounds the bases, high-fives his team mates...

Manny comes out with the ball in his hand and a sh!t-eating grin on his face.

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lqiss-Xtp4

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by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Classic Manny.

"Are you a real doctor, or a doctor like Dr. Pepper is a doctor?"

by Allen Chace on May 14, 2008 4:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He would be wasted

as a DH.

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by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Lowell goes (Camden) yard too

Bottom 9th B:1 S:0 O:0 With Bill Mueller batting, Dave Roberts steals (1) 2nd base.

by britsoxfan on May 14, 2008 4:31 PM EDT