'Tek, Youk power Sox over O's, 7-2

by Randy Booth on Aug 19, 2008 10:47 PM EDT in Game Stories

Daisuke Matszuaka had another five-walk game, but it was good enough to lead his team to a 7-2 win over Baltimore Tuesday.

Kevin Youkilis led the Sox with three hits and three RBI. Jason Varitek hit his second home run in as many games to finish with two RBI. Jacoby Ellsbury was effective in the leadoff spot going 2 for 6 with two runs and two stolen bases (40 on the season).

Matsuzaka went five innings and allowed two runs with five walks on top -- a typical Dice-K night. The O's left 22 on base. It's really remarkable what he's doing, but something is due to break. Either he's going to start giving up runs or he's going to stop issuing walks. One or the other. He can't go the rest of the season like this; it's just not possible.

Youk continues to look great. At this moment, it doesn't look like he's going to get tired and break down like last season.

I really like Justin Masterson in a relief role. I really do believe that he's going to prove to be one of the best options out of the 'pen down the stretch. If the Sox make the playoffs, there's no doubt in my mind he's going to get some time in some tough situations and show what he can do. If Manny Delcarmen can pitch like he's capable of, Masterson, Delcarmen, Hideki Okajima and Jonathan Papelbon could be what this bullpen needs. I understand Manny and Oki are the culprites this season, but it could all change come crunch time.

Despite the walks, a good one. Let's sweep.

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Phrase that best describes dice-k’s season: underwhelmingly dominant.
As far as masterson goes id really rather see him in the starting role, but similar to the papelbon situation, this is where we really need him.

by spinz on Aug 20, 2008 2:28 AM EDT reply actions

What about Crisp??

Since my rage for getting rid of Lugo is somewhat tempered now because of fate (his absence due to injury), I can now concentrate totally on how crappy offensively Crisp IS! Does anyone else see how he sucks the momemtum out of potential scoring situations. Geez, he needs to be minimized (along with Lugo continuing to be so treated) if this team is going to go all the way!

by NG on Aug 20, 2008 7:48 AM EDT reply actions

Why did..

Pedroia get tossed last night?

by sigep501 on Aug 20, 2008 11:44 AM EDT reply actions

Rage Against the Umpire.

by 0157H7 on Aug 20, 2008 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Pedroia probably flashed those 6" biceps at the Ump, intimidating him enough to toss Dirty.

"You know you're having a bad day when the fifth inning rolls around and they drag the warning track." - Mike Flanagan, Baltimore Orioles pitcher, 1992.

by SoxDevil on Aug 20, 2008 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions