Yeah, so I'm not gonna do the whole pep talk thing this time. Let's just please salvage the series by taking the last two. Be the stopper, Curt. Just do it.
Starting Pitchers
New York: Mike Mussina (13-5), 3.54 ERA, 1.09 WHIP.
Boston: Curt Schilling (14-5), 3.83 ERA, 1.17 WHIP.
Starting Lineups
New York:
- Johnny Damon, CF
- Derek Jeter, SS
- Bobby Abreu, RF
- Jason Giambi, 1B
- Alex Rodriguez, DH
- Robinson Cano, 2B
- Jorge Posada, C
- Melky Cabrera, LF
- Nick Green, 3B
- Coco Crisp, CF
- Mark Loretta, 2B
- David Ortiz, DH
- Manny Ramirez, LF
- Kevin Youkilis, 1B
- Mike Lowell, 3B
- Wily Mo Pena, RF
- Doug Mirabelli, C
- Alex Cora, SS
- Coco's back in the leadoff spot again. As for now, we seem to have alternating leadoff hitters...
- Gonzo's knee keeps bothering him, which means another start for Cora at SS.
- LOOGY Javier Lopez has been recalled from Pawtucket. To make room, Jermaine van Buren was sent down.
- Theo addressed the current situation in a talk with reporters. Some choice quotes can be found here.