OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

by Allen Chace on Jun 7, 2007 3:28 PM EDT in Open Thread Comment 72 comments

Dr. Curtly (5-2, 3.91 ERA, 1.382 WHIP)

Joe Blanton (5-3, 3.81 ERA, 1.125 WHIP)

Sox Lineup

Lugo, SS
Youks, 1B
Papi, DH
"Being", LF
Drew, RF
Lowell, 3B
'Tek, C
Cora, 2B
Crisp, CF

A's Lineup

Stewart, LF
Ellis, 2B
Swisher, RF
Chavez, 3B
Cust, DH
Johnson, 1B
Scutaro, SS
Kotsay, CF
Kendall, C

Key Matchups for the Sox:

Lugo is 5 for 14, and 2 2B against Blanton
Manny is 4 for 6 with 2 BB against Blanton
Everyone else: Not good.

Key Matchups for the A's:

Ellis is 5 for 14 with a 2B, 3B, HR and a BB against the big Schill
Kotsay has a LOT of experience against the Schillster. 77 PAs, 22 hits, 3 BB, 5 XBHs.
So does Kendall: 71 PAs, 21 hits, 7 XBHs, 3 BB

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Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Man. Papi with the homer before I can even get gameday audio working at work. Neato.

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

It's amazing that a player who has been around as long as Kendall, could put up half of his total career XBHs against one pitcher.

"Interesting. No wait, the other thing. Tedious." -Bender Bending Rodriguez.

by Allen Chace on Jun 7, 2007 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

1, 2, 3

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Kendall=butterfingers

good thing.

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Kendall=butterfingers

And we couldn't capitalize.

"Interesting. No wait, the other thing. Tedious." -Bender Bending Rodriguez.

by Allen Chace on Jun 7, 2007 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Strike 2 on Chavez looked about 15 inches outside, according to Gameday. Anyone watching confirm?

"Interesting. No wait, the other thing. Tedious." -Bender Bending Rodriguez.

by Allen Chace on Jun 7, 2007 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Another

1, 2, 3

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yet another

1, 2, 3. Schilling is great.

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Relax dude. We're only through 3 innings. You're letting the past games screw with your head. Just breathe.

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

He's been good, but he's been getting most of the calls. (Notably, outside corner calls, inside has been pretty fair from what I've seen) OTOH, Blanton hasn't been as lucky and we haven't been able to cash in.

If the umpires are trying to give us a gift for yesterday, then the gift should be an investigation into why some of this crew still have a job. Ultimately a poor job calling balls and strikes now two days in a row, and I guess both sides have benefited, but I mean. What are we paying these guys for anyway? ;-)

"Interesting. No wait, the other thing. Tedious." -Bender Bending Rodriguez.

by Allen Chace on Jun 7, 2007 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

I've only got Gameday audio while I'm at work so I'll take your word for it. But they've been pretty consistently making bad calls in every game I've seen. I'm glad Francona finally said something. Even if he did get ejected.

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

This is absolutely true. I just feel like one or two of the calls he's gotten haven't even been borderline. But on most days, with most umpires, good or not, fair or not, a guy like Schill gets corner calls more than a guy like Blanton.

"Interesting. No wait, the other thing. Tedious." -Bender Bending Rodriguez.

by Allen Chace on Jun 7, 2007 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Schilling after 4

12 batters. 48 pitches: 34 strikes, 14 balls.

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

At this rate

by the time I make my commute home it'll all be over.

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

1, 2, Error, 3

Thanks Lugo.

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Can someone tell me what Lugo has done? He's been crap all year as far as I can see. I don't see any promise in him.

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

I'll give him this, he can steal, but so can Coco.

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

So can, um, Willie Harris

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Try to chase Blanton

in this inning

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Coco has been playing very

good D this year. It doesn't make up for the twig, but imagine WMP out there...

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's why I like Coco and not Lugo

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Think he could pitch a perfect game?

"If you're in love with the game, you can't turn it on and off like a light. It's something that runs so deep it takes you over." ~Billy Martin.

by jscape2000 on Jun 7, 2007 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

That doesn't count as jinxing, you interloper.

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Gotta try something to help the A's offense.

"If you're in love with the game, you can't turn it on and off like a light. It's something that runs so deep it takes you over." ~Billy Martin.

by jscape2000 on Jun 7, 2007 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Drew

there ya go.

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Drew

What a nice swing Drew has. I'm sure he'll come around soon, unless he's hiding an injury.

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Drew

Speedy too

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

not so fast.

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Holy cow

That was close...

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

wow, Schilling is only 2 innings away from a no hitter.

by ReLaunch on Jun 7, 2007 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

sigh

Another interloper

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: sigh

Traffic is traffic.

"If you're in love with the game, you can't turn it on and off like a light. It's something that runs so deep it takes you over." ~Billy Martin.

by jscape2000 on Jun 7, 2007 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: sigh

Hey, until I get a cut, I'm complaining.

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: sigh

Very close, only 2 more innings and Schillings gets his no hitter!

by ReLaunch on Jun 7, 2007 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: sigh

You know, when interlopers talk about it, the probability of it happening increases.

by RSNexile on Jun 7, 2007 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: sigh

I know, only 3 more outs!

by ReLaunch on Jun 7, 2007 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Point to

Pedroia...

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Does Schilling still have the no-hitter. All my scoreboards are frozen in the 5 th inning.

by sanchez96 on Jun 7, 2007 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

yep. 8th. 1 out

"If you're in love with the game, you can't turn it on and off like a light. It's something that runs so deep it takes you over." ~Billy Martin.

by jscape2000 on Jun 7, 2007 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

4 more outs!

by ReLaunch on Jun 7, 2007 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

1 more inning, 3 more outs for the no hitter.

by ReLaunch on Jun 7, 2007 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Whoa, I just got back from work and Shill's pitching a no hitter? When's the last time he got a no-no?

by docgonzo on Jun 7, 2007 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

I don't think he ever got one, but he is only 3 outs away from now

by ReLaunch on Jun 7, 2007 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

He came close to getting a no-hitter a couple times with Arizona.

by docgonzo on Jun 7, 2007 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

2 outs

by ReLaunch on Jun 7, 2007 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

One out away from a no-hitter.

by docgonzo on Jun 7, 2007 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Against this A's team is as good a chance as you could ever get for a no hitter.

"If you're in love with the game, you can't turn it on and off like a light. It's something that runs so deep it takes you over." ~Billy Martin.

by jscape2000 on Jun 7, 2007 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good ovation from the A's

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

One to go.
Man, if it weren't for Lugo we'd be talking perfection.

"If you're in love with the game, you can't turn it on and off like a light. It's something that runs so deep it takes you over." ~Billy Martin.

by jscape2000 on Jun 7, 2007 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Damn. And Shannon Stewart of all people...

"If you're in love with the game, you can't turn it on and off like a light. It's something that runs so deep it takes you over." ~Billy Martin.

by jscape2000 on Jun 7, 2007 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Damn, no no-no.

by docgonzo on Jun 7, 2007 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Beatings for Shannon Stewart

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

And Lugo too. If not for his error, it would have been a perfect game. And yet another 0-fer doesn't help.

by RSNexile on Jun 7, 2007 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

such a pity

The Yanks suck so much their fans have to get their jollies watching our guy pitch. I'm sure Schilling appreciates it though.

by sdkramer.otm on Jun 7, 2007 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: such a pity

Hopefully he will blog about it tonight.

by ReLaunch on Jun 7, 2007 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: such a pity

Really, please go away now.

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: such a pity

No, I will stay.

by ReLaunch on Jun 7, 2007 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Impressive game still for Schilling. Similar to the Mussina game in 01.

by ReLaunch on Jun 7, 2007 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Impressive game still for Schilling. Similar to the Mussina game in 01.

by ReLaunch on Jun 7, 2007 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just got home as the game ended

Wow

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

by Drugs Delaney on Jun 7, 2007 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Absolutely awesome stuff from Schill.

And he's taking it in good spirit.

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Oh really? :)

by RickD on Jun 7, 2007 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: OT: Sox @ A's: Can Schill Avoid The Sweep?

Can't believe it. Shades of Carl Everett...

OverTheMonster.com

by Randy Booth on Jun 7, 2007 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Meanwhile, back at the draft...

the Red Sox take Nicholas Hagadone. LHP.

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Meanwhile, back at the draft...

a reliever? He's better be good.

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Second pick is

Ryan Dent, a super-athletic shortstop out of high school. Sadly he won't be ready to take over from Lugo for a while.

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Re: Second pick is

Why not? The way Lugo has played lately, he couldn't do much worse...

by RSNexile on Jun 7, 2007 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Second pick is

Next pick at 84, if I'm reading it right. Last year I seem to recall that we had a solid first few rounds, then really starting opening up with big-money signings later on. Perhaps we'll see similar this year.

Oh by the way, Dent was our pick for Foulke. Who retired. So thanks, Indians!

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

by britsoxfan on Jun 7, 2007 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs