Orioles Over Red Sox

BOSTON: 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 - 4 8 2

BALTIMORE: 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 - 5 9 0

Well it was a walk-off day for the Boston Red Sox, unfortunately it was the Baltimore Orioles who had the walk-off run and the win of the opening game of the three-game series in Oriole Park. Despite the three homeruns, the Red Sox were unable to muster enough runs to continue their winning streak. And they are now back to fourth place in the AL East. What is happening (or not happening) with Boston's defense? At the end of April, Beltre has five errors and at this rate he's looking at thirty of them for the season. Not exactly the performance that Boston had in mind when they acquired him. It would be great if Lowell could get more playing time at third, but I know Boston would have a problem with that. Sometime this season Lowell will have a major positive impact on a game and I for one will be glad he's still around. In the meantime, the Red Sox play tomorrow and hope to even the series.

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BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: John Lackey, Losing Pitcher: Ramon Ramirez (1)

BALTIMORE: Starting Pitcher: David Hernandez, Winning Pitcher: Matt Albers

BOSTON: Homeruns: J. D. Drew (3, 4), Dustin Pedroia (6)

BALTIMORE: Homerun: Miguel Tejada

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RED SOX: Wins: 11, Losses: 12, AL East Standings: Tampa Bay, New York, Toronto, Boston, Baltimore

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Next game: Saturday 1 May 2010, 4:05 p.m.PT/7:05 p.m.ET, Baltimore Orioles, Oriole Park, Daisuke Matsuzaka

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Red Sox Hitting Recap, 4 April to 28 April 2010

Between Sunday 4 April 2010 and Wednesday 28 April 2010, the Boston Red Sox played twenty-two games – winning eleven and losing eleven.

The hypothesis is that when the Boston Red Sox have double digit hits (ten or more) in a game, the team is likely to win the game. When the Boston Red Sox have single digit hits (zero to nine) in a game, the team is likely to lose the game.

Hitting (Season-To-Wednesday 28 April 2010)

Red Sox wins when hitting in double digits = 6
Red Sox losses when hitting in double digits = 2
Total number of games = 8
Red Sox won 75.00% of the games when hitting in double digits

Red Sox wins when hitting in single digits = 5
Red Sox losses when hitting in single digits = 9
Total number of games = 14
Red Sox won 35.71% of the games when hitting in single digits

The hypothesis remains valid.


Images:
Left: Pie chart of Red Sox percentage wins and losses when double digit hitting

Right: Pie chart of Red Sox percentage wins and losses when single digit hitting

Red Sox Recap, 26 April 2010 to 28 April 2010

Between Monday 26 April 2010 and Wednesday 28 April 2010, the Boston Red Sox played three away games against the Toronto Blue Jays in Rogers Centre.

Game One – Monday 26 April 2010

Red Sox 13 runs 18 hits 0 errors
Blue Jays 12 runs 16 hits 0 errors
Red Sox won
Game totals: 25 runs 34 hits 0 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 52.00% of the game runs, 52.94% of the game hits, 0.00% of the game errors

Game Two – Tuesday 27 April 2010

Red Sox 2 runs 7 hits 1 error
Blue Jays 1 run 7 hits 0 errors
Red Sox won
Game totals: 3 runs 14 hits 1 error
Analysis: Red Sox had 66.67% of the game runs, 50.00% of the game hits, 100% of the game errors

Game Three – Wednesday 28 April 2010

Red Sox 2 runs 8 hits 0 errors
Blue Jays 0 runs 2 hits 0 errors
Red Sox won
Game totals: 2 runs 10 hits 0 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 100% of the game runs, 80.00% of the game hits, 0.00% of the game errors


Combined Totals

Red Sox 17 runs 33 hits 1 error
Blue Jays 13 runs 25 hits 0 errors
Red Sox: three wins, no losses
Totals: 30 runs 58 hits 1 error
Analysis: Red Sox had 56.67% of the total runs, 56.90% of the total hits, 100% of the total errors


Hitting (Season)

Red Sox wins when hitting in double digits = 6
Red Sox losses when hitting in double digits = 2
Total number of games = 8
Red Sox won 75.00% of the games when hitting in double digits

Red Sox wins when hitting in single digits = 5
Red Sox losses when hitting in single digits = 9
Total number of games = 14
Red Sox won 35.71% of the games when hitting in single digits

Season-To-Wednesday 28 April 2010

Red Sox: 99 runs 200 hits 15 errors
Opponents: 114 runs 207 hits 10 errors
Red Sox: eleven wins, eleven losses
Totals: 213 runs 407 hits 25 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 46.48% of the total runs, 49.14% of the total hits, 60.00% of the total errors


AL East Standings (at the start of Thursday 29 April 2010)

Tampa Bay 16 5 .762
New York 13 7 .650
Boston 11 11 .500
Toronto 10 12 .455
Baltimore 4 17 .190

Images:

Left: Pie chart of percentage share of runs between the Red Sox and Blue Jays

Right: Pie chart of percentage share of hits between the Red Sox and Blue Jays

Boston Brooms Toronto, 2 to 0

BOSTON: 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 - 2 8 0

TORONTO: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 2 0

It's a sweep and a shutout! The Boston Red Sox have their first sweep this season and it comes on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays. Amazing - on the road - would not have predicted that. Two days in a row a showcase of excellent pitching by both teams in Rogers Centre, but it is especially gratifying to have such outings by Boston's pitchers. They need to meet expectations. The Boston Red Sox have third place in the AL East all to themselves - slowly moving up the standings. Boston remains on the road, but there is an off day tomorrow. Let's hope they don't have an off day on Friday.

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BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jon Lester, Winning Pitcher: Jon Lester (1)

TORONTO: Starting Pitcher: Brett Cecil, Losing Pitcher: Brett Cecil

BOSTON: Save: Jonathan Papelbon (7)

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RED SOX: Wins: 11, Losses: 11, AL East Standings: Tampa Bay, New York, Boston, Toronto, Baltimore

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Next game: Friday 30 April 2010, 4:05 p.m.PT/7:05 p.m.ET, Baltimore Orioles, Oriole Park, John Lackey

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Red Sox Rest Blue Jays, 2 to 1

BOSTON: 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 2 7 1

TORONTO: 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 7 0

About the only things similar to yesterday's game, besides the participants (Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays) and locale (Rogers Centre), was the winning team and a one run difference in the score. There were fewer hits, fewer runs, and yes, even an error in today's game than there were in yesterday's endurance test. Buchholz stepped up to the challenge and only gave up one run over eight innings and someone other than Papelbon received a save. Since he was pitching so well, I hoped that Clay would have the first complete game of the season for Boston, but they are so rare for the Red Sox, which is a shame. I am a believer in complete games and I wish Terry believed in them as well. Today was the perfect opportunity for one. Anyway, Boston is now tied with Toronto for third place in the AL East. One interesting observation, the teams with the best and worst records in the Major League are in the AL East (Tampa Bay and Baltimore). No surprise that the best record would be in the AL East, but to have the worst record as well - totally unexpected.

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BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Clay Buchholz, Winning Pitcher: Clay Buchholz (2)

TORONTO: Starting Pitcher: Shaun Marcum, Losing Pitcher: Scott Downs

BOSTON: Save: Ramon Ramirez (1)

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RED SOX: Wins: 10, Losses: 11, AL East Standings: Tampa Bay, New York, Boston, Toronto, Baltimore

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Next game: Wednesday 28 April 2010, 4:07 p.m.PT/7:07 p.m.ET, Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre, Jon Lester

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Boston Blues Toronto, 13 to 12

BOSTON: 1 0 4 3 1 4 0 0 0 - 13 18 0

TORONTO: 0 0 6 2 1 1 0 2 0 - 12 16 0

This game was exhausting and I wasn't even playing, so imagine how the actual players are feeling! The outcome of this first real hitfest of the season for the Boston Red Sox was a marvelous (miraculous?) victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. The game in Rogers Centre was slow (duration of the game) and furious (hit after hit after hit), a combination that alternately provided happiness and despair over the course of the game for both the teams and the fans. Everyone on the Red Sox was played got a hit, except the Leftfielders - that's what it's like to be "out in left field", ha! The pitching just wasn't there for both teams (why did Beckett falter so badly?), but it was the batters who made it an exciting game, though I'm sure an earlier resolution of the match would have been appreciated. What amazes me is that with all the plays, neither team had an error - would not thought that was possible with all the activity in the field. One thing I do think is that tomorrow there will be fewer hits, fewer runs, and perhaps an error or two. Let's hope Boston can keep the momentum going over the next two days and sweep the Blue Jays. Get plenty of rest!

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BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Josh Beckett, Winning Pitcher: Scott Schoeneweis (1)

TORONTO: Starting Pitcher: Dana Eveland, Losing Pitcher: Shawn Camp

BOSTON: Save: Jonathan Papelbon (6)

TORONTO: Homeruns: Jose Bautista, Lyle Overbay

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RED SOX: Wins: 9, Losses: 11, AL East Standings: Tampa Bay, New York, Toronto, Boston, Baltimore

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Next game: Tuesday 27 April 2010, 4:07 p.m.PT/7:07 p.m.ET, Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre, Clay Buchholz

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Red Sox Recap, 23 April 2010 to 25 April 2010

Between Friday 23 April 2010 and Sunday 25 April 2010, the Boston Red Sox played three home games against the Baltimore Orioles in Fenway Park.

Game One – Friday 23 April 2010

Red Sox 4 runs 6 hits 0 errors
Orioles 3 runs 9 hits 2 errors
Red Sox won
Game totals: 7 runs 15 hits 2 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 57.14% of the game runs, 40.00% of the game hits, 0.00% of the game errors

Game Two – Saturday 24 April 2010

Red Sox 7 runs 9 hits 1 error
Orioles 6 runs 17 hits 0 errors
Red Sox won
Game totals: 13 runs 26 hits 1 error
Analysis: Red Sox had 53.84% of the game runs, 34.62% of the game hits, 100% of the game errors

Game Three – Sunday 25 April 2010

Red Sox 6 runs 13 hits 1 error
Orioles 7 runs 14 hits 0 errors
Red Sox lost
Game totals: 13 runs 27 hits 1 error
Analysis: Red Sox had 46.15% of the game runs, 48.15% of the game hits, 100% of the game errors


Combined Totals

Red Sox 17 runs 28 hits 2 errors
Orioles 16 runs 40 hits 2 errors
Red Sox: two wins, one loss
Totals: 33 runs 68 hits 4 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 51.52% of the total runs, 41.18% of the total hits, 50.00% of the total errors


Hitting (Season)

Red Sox wins when hitting in double digits = 5
Red Sox losses when hitting in double digits = 2
Total number of games = 7
Red Sox won 71.43% of the games when hitting in double digits

Red Sox wins when hitting in single digits = 3
Red Sox losses when hitting in single digits = 9
Total number of games = 12
Red Sox won 25.00% of the games when hitting in single digits

Season-To-Sunday 25 April 2010

Red Sox: 82 runs 167 hits 14 errors
Opponents: 101 runs 182 hits 10 errors
Red Sox: eight wins, eleven losses
Totals: 183 runs 349 hits 24 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 44.81% of the total runs, 47.85% of the total hits, 58.33% of the total errors


AL East Standings (at the start of Monday 26 April 2010)

Tampa Bay 14 5 .737
New York 12 6 .667
Toronto 10 9 .526
Boston 8 11 .421
Baltimore 3 16 .158

Images:

Left: Pie chart of percentage share of runs between the Red Sox and Orioles

Right: Pie chart of percentage share of hits between the Red Sox and Orioles

Baltimore Breaks Boston

BALTIMORE: 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 - 7 14 0

BOSTON: 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 - 6 13 1

It is a BRS and BC day in my favorite New England sports living bar. Both the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Celtics are playing this morning and both are going for sweeps. Looking forward to a day of joy! The bar already has five people who are here for the Celtics. Red Sox people will show up soon - Rich, Lisa, John. Two plays to Beltre - two errors (only charged with one) - such is the new Boston defense. Both teams are behind - not a good sign of things to come. Now the Celtics have pulled ahead, while the Red Sox are still trying to score their first run. The lead has left the Celtics, however the lead has come to the Red Sox. The cheering level in the bar alternates between the two teams - at least there are some things to cheer about. Mike Lowell pinched hit, got a run-scoring double and then left - specialty rules. The Celtics lost - will have to play another day. In the meantime, Terry took Tim out with two outs in the seventh and two on in Fenway Park. Why, Terry why?? Then Okajima gave up a homerun and now the game is tied. What is it with three-run sevenths and Boston relief pitching?? Some people have left the bar, but many are still here to watch the end of the Red Sox game. Let's hope we get have at least half-joy today. Well, I'm in the danger zone again - dart players (Molly and Jeremy) to my left - flying projectiles do add to the bar experience :) . And we are in extra innings! But Boston relief pitching does it again - three runs in the tenth for the Baltimore Orioles. Although they gave it a great try, the Red Sox only manage to get back two runs. No sweeps for the Red Sox and the Celtics today. There is no joy in Boston and in the bar.

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BALTIMORE: Starting Pitcher: David Hernandez, Winning Pitcher: Jim Johnson

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Tim Wakefield, Losing Pitcher: Scott Atchison (1)

BALTIMORE: Save: Cla Meredith

BALTIMORE: Homerun: Miguel Tejada

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RED SOX: Wins: 8, Losses: 11, AL East Standings: Tampa Bay, New York, Toronto, Boston, Baltimore

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Next game: Monday 26 April 2010, 4:07 p.m.PT/7:07 p.m.ET, Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre, Josh Beckett

Baltimore Orioles logo from the website mlb.com

Boston Blasts Baltimore, 7 to 6

BALTIMORE: 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 - 6 17 0

BOSTON: 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 x - 7 9 1

Yesterday's slow and steady became today's fast and furious as the Boston Red Sox homered their way to a win over the Baltimore Orioles. A total of five taters (two by the Orioles and three by the Red Sox) flew out of Fenway Park giving the fans a little more excitement as they enjoyed today's win. Boston has now won its second home series. Somewhat worrisome is the fact that the relief pitching has given up three runs in each of the first two games of this series, resulting in closer games than would have been expected going into the late innings. Relief pitching: shutdown the opponent - do not give them hope. The Red Sox will be going for a sweep of the Orioles tomorrow - let's shoo the birds away.
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BALTIMORE: Starting Pitcher: Brian Matusz, Losing Pitcher: Matt Albers
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: John Lackey, Winning Pitcher: John Lackey (2)
BALTIMORE: Homeruns: Ty Wigginton, Adam Jones
BOSTON: Homeruns: Jason Varitek (4), Marco Scutaro (2), Kevin Youkilis (3)
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RED SOX: Wins: 8, Losses: 10, AL East Standings: Tampa Bay, New York, Toronto, Boston, Baltimore
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Next game: Sunday 25 April 2010, 10:35 a.m.PT/1:35 p.m.ET, Baltimore Orioles, Fenway Park, Tim Wakefield

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Red Sox Runover Orioles, 4 to 3

BALTIMORE: 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 - 3 9 2

BOSTON: 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 x - 4 6 0

Not as an exciting a win in Fenway Park today as the last victory there for the Boston Red Sox, but scoring steadily, one run at a time over the course of the game, is as effective as any dramatic end-of-game walk-off (though the winning run was due to a walk). There was a little cheering during the game - Ortiz hit his first homerun of the season (earlier than last season) and gave Boston the lead over the Baltimore Orioles. David used a different stance at the plate and it could be a major factor in his hitting this season. Looking forward to more from Ortiz and the Red Sox tomorrow.
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BALTIMORE: Starting Pitcher: Jeremy Guthrie, Losing Pitcher: Matt Albers
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jon Lester, Winning Pitcher: Manny Delcarman (1)
BOSTON: Save: Jonathan Papelbon (4)
BALTIMORE: Homerun: Adam Jones
BOSTON: Homerun: David Ortiz (1)
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RED SOX: Wins: 7, Losses: 10, AL East Standings: Tampa Bay, New York, Toronto, Boston, Baltimore
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Next game: Saturday 24 April 1010, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Baltimore Orioles, Fenway Park, John Lackey

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Red Sox Recap, 20 April 2010 to 22 April 2010

Between Tuesday 20 April 2010 and Thursday 22 April 2010, the Boston Red Sox played three home games against the Texas Rangers in Fenway Park.

Game One – Tuesday 20 April 2010

Red Sox 7 run 13 hits 0 errors
Rangers 6 runs 8 hits 1 error
Red Sox won
Game totals: 13 runs 21 hits 1 error
Analysis: Red Sox had 53.85% of the game runs, 61.90% of the game hits, 0.00% of the game errors

Game Two – Wednesday 21 April 2010

Red Sox 8 runs 9 hits 0 errors
Rangers 7 runs 8 hits 0 errors
Red Sox won
Game totals: 15 runs 17 hits 0 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 53.33% of the game runs, 52.94% of the game hits, 0.00% of the game errors

Game Three – Thursday 22 April 2010

Red Sox 0 runs 6 hits 2 errors
Rangers 3 runs 7 hits 0 errors
Red Sox lost
Game totals: 3 runs 13 hits 2 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 0.00% of the game runs, 46.15% of the game hits, 100% of the game errors


Combined Totals

Red Sox 15 runs 28 hits 2 errors
Rangers 16 runs 23 hits 1 error
Red Sox: two wins, one loss
Totals: 31 runs 51 hits 3 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 48.39% of the total runs, 54.90% of the total hits, 66.67% of the total errors


Hitting (Season)

Red Sox wins when hitting in double digits = 5
Red Sox losses when hitting in double digits = 1
Total number of games = 6
Red Sox won 83.33% of the games when hitting in double digits

Red Sox wins when hitting in single digits = 1
Red Sox losses when hitting in single digits = 9
Total number of games = 10
Red Sox won 10.00% of the games when hitting in single digits

Season-To-Thursday 22 April 2010

Red Sox: 65 runs 139 hits 12 errors
Opponents: 85 runs 142 hits 8 errors
Red Sox: six wins, ten losses
Totals: 150 runs 281 hits 20 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 43.33% of the total runs, 49.47% of the total hits, 60.00% of the total errors


AL East Standings (at the start of Friday 23 April 2010)

Tampa Bay 12 4 .750
New York 11 4 .733
Toronto 9 7 .563
Boston 6 10 .375
Baltimore 2 14 .125

Images:

Left: Pie chart of percentage share of runs between the Red Sox and Rangers
Right: Pie chart of percentage share of hits between the Red Sox and Rangers

Texas Blanks Boston

TEXAS: 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 - 3 7 0
BOSTON: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 6 2

Yesterday Beckett gave up three runs in the seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox go on to dramatically win the game in extra innings. Today Buchholz gave up three runs in the seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox go on to quietly lose the game in regulation innings. Of the two of them, Beckett had the worse start (gave up more runs and hits), but he ends up with a "no decision"; while Buchholz, with the better start (four less runs and one less hit), ends up with a loss. Yes, a day does make a difference and the Texas Rangers get a win. Ultimately, the lack of Red Sox hitting against Rangers pitching was the difference in today's game outcome. In any case, Boston has its first Fenway Park series win of the season. The Red Sox will go for the second home series win beginning tomorrow.
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TEXAS: Starting Pitcher: C. J. Wilson, Winning Pitcher: C. J. Wilson
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Clay Buchholz, Losing Pitcher: Clay Buchholz (2)
TEXAS: Save: Darren Oliver
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RED SOX: Wins: 6, Losses: 10, AL East Standings: Tampa Bay, New York, Toronto, Boston, Baltimore
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Next game: Friday 23 April 2010, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Baltimore Orioles, Fenway Park, Jon Lester

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Happy Birthday Terry Jon Francona!!!

Terry Jon Francona was born on Wednesday 22 April 1959 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Terry is fifty-one years old today and is the Manager of the Boston Red Sox. Have a winner of a day Terry!



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Red Sox ReWalk-off Rangers, 8 to 7

TEXAS: 1 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 - 7 8 0

BOSTON: 0 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 8 9 0

Excitement in Fenway Park tonight. For the second game in a row, the Boston Red Sox have a walk-off win against the Texas Rangers. Not only a walk-off game, but an extra-innings game. Not only an extra-innings game, but a Grand Slam game! Good energy has made a return to the Red Sox. Now have work on the starting pitching. Have no problem that Beckett pitched into the seventh inning and his being taken out then was the right move. Just need better beginnings in the games. Tomorrow is the third and final game of the series with Texas, but Boston has already won the series. Hurrah!

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TEXAS: Starting Pitcher: Matt Harrison, Losing Pitcher: Dustin Nippert

BOSTON: Startiing Pitcher: Josh Beckett, Winning Pitcher: Hideki Okajima (2)

TEXAS: Homerun: Josh Hamilton

BOSTON: Homeruns: Mike Lowell (1), J. D. Drew (2, Grand Slam), Darnell McDonald (2)

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RED SOX: Wins: 6, Losses: 9, AL East Standings: New York, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Boston, Baltimore

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Next game: Thursday 22 April 2010, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Texas Rangers, Fenway Park, Clay Buchholz

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Boston Takes Texas, 7 to 6

TEXAS: 1 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 - 6 8 1

BOSTON: 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 1 - 7 13 0

Thank you and welcome to the Boston Red Sox Darnell McDonald! The Red Sox broke their losing streak with a come-from-behind win over the Texas Rangers in Fenway Park. Boston is celebrating tonight. And so am I! Finally some joy returns. Boston was error-free and got back the hitting and had good relief pitching. Now if the Red Sox can just do something about opponents stealing bases. Not being able to throw runners out could be the major defect for the team this season. But for now Boston just has to do it again tomorrow - get the win.

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TEXAS: Starting Pitcher: Colby Lewis, Losing Pitcher: Frank Francisco

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Tim Wakefield, Winning Pitcher: Jonathan Papelbon (1)

BOSTON: Homeruns: Jeremy Hermida (3), Darnell McDonald (1)

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RED SOX: Wins: 5, Losses: 9, AL East Standings: New York, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Boston, Baltimore

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Next game: Wednesday 21 April 2010, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Texas Rangers, Fenway Park, Josh Beckett

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Red Sox Recap, 16 April 2010 to 19 April 2010

Between Friday 16 April 2010 and Monday 19 April 2010, the Boston Red Sox played four home games against the Tampa Bay Rays in Fenway Park.

Game One – Friday 16 April 2010

Red Sox 1 run 6 hits 1 error
Rays 3 runs 5 hits 1 error
Red Sox lost
Game totals: 4 runs 11 hits 2 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 25.00% of the game runs, 54.55% of the game hits, 50.00% of the game errors

Game Two – Saturday 17 April 2010

Red Sox 5 runs 11 hits 2 errors
Rays 6 runs 5 hits 0 error
Red Sox lost
Game totals: 11 runs 16 hits 2 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 45.45% of the game runs, 68.75% of the game hits, 100% of the game errors

Game Three – Sunday 18 April 2010

Red Sox 1 run 5 hits 1 error
Rays 7 runs 7 hits 0 errors
Red Sox lost
Game totals: 8 runs 12 hits 1 error
Analysis: Red Sox had 12.50% of the game runs, 41.67% of the game hits, 100% of the game errors

Game Four – Monday 19 April 2010

Red Sox 2 runs 5 hits 1 error
Rays 8 runs 12 hits 0 errors
Red Sox lost
Game totals 10 runs 17 hits 1 error
Analysis: Red Sox had 20.00% of the game runs, 29.41% of the game hits, 100% of the game errors

Combined Totals

Red Sox 9 runs 27 hits 5 errors
Rays 24 runs 29 hits 1 error
Red Sox: no wins, four losses
Totals 33 runs 56 hits 6 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 27.27% of the total runs, 48.21% of the total hits, 83.33% of the total errors


Hitting (Season)

Red Sox wins when hitting in double digits = 4
Red Sox losses when hitting in double digits = 1
Total number of games = 5
Red Sox won 80.00% of the games when hitting in double digits

Red Sox wins when hitting in single digits = 0
Red Sox losses when hitting in single digits = 8
Total number of games = 8
Red Sox won 0.00% of the games when hitting in single digits

Season-To-Monday 19 April 2010

Red Sox: 50 runs 111 hits 10 errors
Opponents: 69 runs 119 hits 7 errors
Red Sox: four wins, nine losses
Totals 119 runs 230 hits 17 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 42.02% of the total runs, 48.26% of the total hits, 58.82% of the total errors


AL East Standings (at the start of Tuesday 20 April 2010)

Tampa Bay 10 3 .769
New York 9 3 .750
Toronto 8 6 .571
Boston 4 9 .308
Baltimore 2 12 .143

Images:

Left: Pie chart of percentage share of runs between the Red Sox and Rays
Right: Pie chart of percentage share of hits between the Red Sox and Rays

Rays Ruin Red Sox

TAMPA BAY: 1 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 - 8 12 0

BOSTON: 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 - 2 5 1

As of today there is no such thing as "Home Sweet Home" for the Boston Red Sox. The only revolution in Fenway Park was the Tampa Bay Rays breaking Boston's six year win streak on Patriots' Day. What can you say about ineffectual pitching and minimal hitting? That it leads to losses and despair or perhaps it can be a catalyst for bearing down and improving. Boston still has a chance to have a winning homestand as they play six more games at Fenway before going back on the road. Let's move up to third place in the standings by next week guys!

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TAMPA BAY: Starting Pitcher: Jeff Niemann, Winning Pitcher: Jeff Niemann

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: John Lackey, Losing Pitcher: John Lackey (1)

TAMPA BAY: Homerun: B. J. Upton

BOSTON: Homerun: Jeremy Hermida (2)

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RED SOX: Wins: 4, Losses: 9, AL East Standings: Tampa Bay, New York, Toronto, Boston, Baltimore

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Next game: Tuesday 20 April 2010, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Texas Rangers, Fenway Park, Tim Wakefield

Tampa Bay Rays logo from the website mlb.com

Tampa Bay Tramples Boston

TAMPA BAY: 0 2 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 - 7 7 0

BOSTON: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 1 5 1

Well the game may have been delayed starting by half an hour due to rain, but Lester was definitely warm enough as he had a 1,2,3 first inning. Once again it is Sunday and I am enjoying the game against the Tampa Bay Rays in my favorite New England sports living bar. There are only five of us, not including the bar staff, watching the game - regulars Rich and Lisa, and a man and woman couple (the man has been in the bar before the renovation and pointed out the differences as he gave the woman a tour). A quiet Sunday - a welcome change from last Sunday. I wrote too soon! There are now twice as many of us - some softball players have arrived. After four Rays runs, perhaps the rains should come again! Never mind - it's an official game now. And the noise level has increased in the bar - ugh! Perhaps I was too optimistic when I wrote earlier that I am enjoying the game - I'm beginning to wonder when I will truly enjoy a Boston Red Sox game again. At least Boston was not shutout. There's one final opportunity tomorrow in Fenway Park to have some redemption over the Rays. When was the last time the Red Sox lost all four games of a four-game series at home? Hope the next time is not Monday.

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TAMPA BAY: Starting Pitcher: Matt Garza, Winning Pitcher: Matt Garza

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jon Lester, Losing Pitcher: Jon Lester (2)

TAMPA BAY: Homeruns: Carlos Pena, B. J. Upton

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RED SOX: Wins: 4, Losses: 8, AL East Standings: New York, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Boston, Baltimore

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Next game: Monday 19 April 2010, 8:05 a.m.PT/11:05 a.m.PT, Tampa Bay Rays, Fenway Park, John Lackey

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Rays Rumble Red Sox

TAMPA BAY: 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 - 6 5 0

BOSTON: 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 - 5 11 2

For the first time this season the Boston Red Sox lost a game while hitting in the double digits. It was just a matter time before that happened - it just shouldn't have happened at home during a losing streak. Especially with three Boston homeruns. Of course the Tampa Bay Rays capitalized on the Mike Cameron error in the first inning and scored sixty-six percent of their eventual six total runs. Mike should have stayed in the hospital. Fenway Park better become friendly real soon. Who would have predicted that the Red Sox would have a better road record than home record?? Need a new home direction - one that leads to W, as in win.

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TAMPA BAY: Starting Pitcher: James Shields, Winning Pitcher: James Shields

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Clay Buchholz, Losing Pitcher: Clay Buchholz (1)

TAMPA BAY: Save: Rafael Soriano

TAMPA BAY: Homerun: Evan Longoria

BOSTON: Homeruns: Marco Scutaro (1), Dustin Pedroia (5), Kevin Youkilis (2)

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RED SOX: Wins: 4, Losses: 7, AL East Standings: New York, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Boston, Baltimore

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Next game: Sunday 18 April 2010, 10:35 a.m.PT/1:35 p.m.ET, Tampa Bay Rays, Fenway Park, Jon Lester

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Happy Birthday Jed Carlson Lowrie!!!

Jed Carlson Lowrie was born on Tuesday 17 April 1984 in Salem, Oregon. Jed is twenty-six years old today and he is an infielder for the Boston Red Sox. Have a wonderful day Jed!

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Tampa Bay Trounces Boston

TAMPA BAY: 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 - 3 5 1

BOSTON: 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 6 1

This game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays began on the 16th, but was suspended, after the top of the ninth inning, due to rain and was completed on the 17th. Unfortunately, it was not a good welcome back to Fenway Park for the Red Sox. Their hitting slump is continuing and they have began the series with a loss. Let's hope the second game has a different result. Need to start a winning streak!

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TAMPA BAY: Starting Pitcher: Wade Davis, Winning Pitcher: Lance Cormier

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Josh Beckett, Losing Pitcher: Manny Delcarmen (1)

TAMPA BAY: Save: Rafael Soriano

TAMPA BAY: Homerun: Pat Burrell

BOSTON: Homerun: Jason Varitek (3)

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RED SOX: Wins: 4, Losses: 6, AL East Standings: New York, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Boston, Baltimore

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Next game: Saturday 17 April 2010, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Tampa Bay Rays, Fenway Park, Clay Buchholz

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Red Sox Recap, 12 April 2010 to 15 April 2010

Between Monday 12 April 2010 and Thursday 15 April 2010, the Boston Red Sox played three away games against the Minnesota Twins in Target Field.

Game One – Monday 12 April 2010

Red Sox 2 runs 7 hits 0 errors
Twins 5 runs 12 hits 0 errors
Red Sox lost
Game totals: 7 runs 19 hits 0 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 28.57% of the game runs, 36.84% of the game hits, 0.00% of the game errors

Game Two – Wednesday 14 April 2010

Red Sox 6 runs 10 hits 0 errors
Twins 3 runs 9 hits 0 errors
Red Sox won
Game totals: 9 runs 19 hits 0 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 66.67% of the game runs, 52.63% of the game hits, 0.00% of the game errors

Game Three – Thursday 15 April 2010

Red Sox 0 runs 6 hits 3 errors
Twins 8 runs 15 hits 0 errors
Red Sox lost
Game totals: 8 runs 21 hits 3 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 0.00% of the game runs, 28.57% of the game hits, 100% of the game errors

Combined Totals

Red Sox 8 runs 23 hits 3 errors
Twins 16 runs 36 hits 0 errors
Red Sox: one win, two losses
Totals 24 runs 59 hits 3 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 33.33% of the total runs, 38.98% of the total hits, 100% of the total errors

Hitting (Season)

Red Sox wins when hitting in double digits = 4
Red Sox losses when hitting in double digits = 0
Total number of games = 4
Red Sox won 100% of the games when hitting in double digits

Red Sox wins when hitting in single digits = 0
Red Sox losses when hitting in single digits = 5
Total number of games = 5
Red Sox won 0.00% of the games when hitting in single digits

Season-To-Thursday 15 April 2010

Red Sox: 41 runs 84 hits 5 errors
Opponents: 45 runs 90 hits 6 errors
Red Sox: four wins, five losses
Totals 86 runs 174 hits 11 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 47.67% of the total runs, 48.28% of the total hits, 45.45% of the total errors


AL East Standings (at the start of Friday 16 April 2010)

Toronto 7 3 .700
New York 6 3 .667
Tampa Bay 6 3 .667
Boston 4 5 .444
Baltimore 1 9 .100

Images:

Left: Pie chart of percentage share of runs between the Red Sox and Twins

Right: Pie chart of percentage share of hits between the Red Sox and Twins

Minnesota Blanks Boston

BOSTON: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 6 3

MINNESOTA: 0 1 0 0 3 2 2 0 x - 8 15 0

The Boston Red Sox end their first road trip of the 2010 season with an error-ridden, no run-producing disaster. I should stop being amazed at the lack of hitting that occurs after a game in which the Red Sox have a large number of hits. It is just Boston's modus operandi and the Minnesota Twins definitely took advantage of it today in Target Field. All three Boston errors were committed by new members of the Red Sox - yes, this is called learning defense using the on-the-job-training method. Not quite the best way to do it in actual games that count. Today's bright spot was Dustin "Power" Pedroia who had fifty percent of the Red Sox hits and now has a .405 batting average. Amazingly, Dustin is leading the team in homeruns with four of them. Of course Pedroia's batting average may not stay at the .400 level, but the fact that he has reached it is cause for celebration. Way to go Pedrioa!

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BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Tim Wakefield, Losing Pitcher: Tim Wakefield (1)

MINNESOTA: Starting Pitcher: Francisco Liriano, Winning Pitcher: Francisco Liriano

MINNESOTA: Homerun: Michael Cuddyer

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RED SOX: Wins: 4, Losses: 5, AL East Standings: Toronto, New York, Tampa Bay, Boston, Baltimore

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Next game: Friday 16 April 2010, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m. ET, Tampa Bay Rays, Fenway Park, Josh Beckett

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Red Sox Twice Twins, 6 to 3

BOSTON: 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 - 6 10 0

MINNESOTA: 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 - 3 9 0

Even in a team sport such as baseball, sometimes one man makes a difference. For the Boston Red Sox that difference was three runs and a win against the Minnesota Twins. And the man making the difference was Boston newcomer Jeremy Hermida. Playing left until Ellsbury returns (probably on Friday), Hermida batted in the winning run; actually he batted in three runs! So, after this second game played in the new Target Field, the series is tied at one game apiece. For Boston, the 1,2,3,4 of the game was as follows: first win for Lackey, double (game winning) for Hermida, third save for Papelbon, and fourth homerun for Pedroia (team leading). The series tiebreaker will be played tomorrow. Let's get over .500 Red Sox!

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BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: John Lackey, Winning Pitcher: John Lackey (1)

MINNESOTA: Starting Pitcher: Kevin Slowey, Losing Pitcher: Kevin Slowey

BOSTON: Save: Jonathan Papelbon (3)

BOSTON: Homerun: Dustin Pedroia (4)

MINNESOTA: Homerun: Michael Cuddyer

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RED SOX: Wins: 4, Losses: 4, AL East Standings: Tampa Bay, Toronto, New York, Boston, Baltimore

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Next game: Thursday 15 April 2010, 10:10 a.m.PT/1:10 p.m.ET, Minnesota Twins, Target Field, Tim Wakefield

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Twins Target Red Sox

BOSTON: 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 - 2 7 0

MINNESOTA: 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 x - 5 12 0

First Inning: Red Sox: Marco Scutaro (SS) singles to center, Scutaro out attempting to steal second, Dustin Pedroia (2B) doubles to left, Victor Martinez (C) flies out to center, Kevin Youkilis (1B) grounds out to first

Twins: Denard Span (CF) walks, Orlando Hudson (2B) singles to left, Span moves to second, Joe Mauer (C) flies out to left, Justin Morneau (1B) flies out to first, Michael Cuddyer (RF) singles to left, Hudson moves to second, Span scores, Jason Kubel (DH), singles to first, Cuddyer moves to third, Hudson scores, Delmon Young (LF) walks, Kubel moves to second, bases-loaded, two outs, J. J. Hardy (SS) grounds into fielder's choice, Young out at second

End of first inning score: Red Sox 0, Twins 2

Second Inning: Red Sox: Davis Ortiz (DH) strikes out looking, Adrian Beltre (3B) lines out to first, J. D. Drew (RF) lines out to first

Twins: Nick Punto (3B) singles to third, Punto steals second, Span grounds out to second, Punto moves to third, Hudson strikes out swinging, Mauer doubles to left, Punto scores, Morneau fouls out to third

End of second inning score: Red Sox 0, Twins 3

Third Inning: Red Sox: Mike Cameron (CF) strikes out swinging, Jeremy Hermida (LF) walks, Scutaro flies out to center, Pedroia flies out to center

Twins: Cuddyer lines out to third, Kubel grounds out to second, Young singles to right, Hardy strikes out swinging

End of third inning score: Red Sox 0, Twins 3

Fourth Inning: Red Sox: Martinez flies out to center, Youkilis doubles to center, Ortiz doubles to left, Youkilis scores, Beltre grounds out to third, Drew grounds out to second

Twins: Punto strikes out looking, Span walks, Span steals second, Hudson lines out to third, Span moves to third, Mauer singles to second, Span scores, Morneau strikes out swinging

End of fourth inning score: Red Sox 1, Twins 4

Fifth Inning: Red Sox: Cameron strikes out swinging, Hermida strikes out looking, Scutaro flies out to center

Twins: Cuddyer grounds out to third, Kubel singles to right, Young strikes out swinging, Hardy singles to center, Kubel moves to second, Punto grounds into fielder's choice, Kubel out at third

End of fifth inning score: Red Sox 1, Twins 4

Sixth Inning: Red Sox: Pedroia lines out to third, Martinez lines out to pitcher, Youkilis grounds out to second

Twins: (Boston pitcher Scott Atchison relieves Boston starting pitcher Jon Lester), Span singles to left, Span steals second, Hudson lines out to first, Span moves to third, Mauer strikes out swinging, Morneau walks, Cuddyer flies out to right

End of sixth inning score: Red Sox 1, Twins 4

Seventh Inning: Red Sox: (Minnesota pitcher Brian Duensing relieves Minnesota starting pitcher Carl Pavano), Ortiz strikes out swinging, Beltre singles to center, Drew strikes out swinging, Cameron flies out to center

Twins: Kubel homers, Young flies out to left, Hardy grounds out to second, Punto grounds out to shortstop

End of seventh inning score: Red Sox 1, Twins 5

Eighth Inning: Red Sox: Hermida doubles to center, (Minnesota pitcher Matt Guerrier relieves Minnesota pitcher Brian Duensing), Scutaro singles to right, Hermida moves to third, Pedroia flies out to right, Hermida scores, Martinez grounds into double play, Scutaro out at second

Twins: (Boston pitcher Scott Schoeneweis relieves Boston pitcher Scott Atchison), Span strikes out swinging, Hudson pops out to first, Mauer doubles to right, Morneau lines out to right

End of eighth inning score: Red Sox 2, Twins 5

Ninth Inning: Red Sox: (Minnesota pitcher Jon Rauch relieves Minnesota pitcher Matt Guerrier) Youkilis flies out to left, Ortiz fouls out to third, Beltre flies out to right

Twins: End of game

End of game score: Red Sox 2, Twins 5

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BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jon Lester, Losing Pitcher: Jon Lester (1)

MINNESOTA: Starting Pitcher: Carl Pavano, Winning Pitcher: Carl Pavano

MINNESOTA: Save: Jon Rauch

MINNESOTA: Homerun: Jason Kubel

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RED SOX: Wins: 3, Losses: 4, AL East Standings: Toronto, New York, Tampa Bay, Boston, Baltimore

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Next game: Wednesday 14 April 2010, 10:10 a.m.PT/1:10 p.m.ET, Minnesota Twins, Target Field, John Lackey

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Red Sox Recap, 9 April 2010 to 11 April 2010

Between Friday 9 April 2010 and Sunday 11 April 2010, the Boston Red Sox played three away games against the Kansas City Royals in Kauffman Stadium.

Game One – Friday 9 April 2010

Red Sox 3 runs 9 hits 0 errors
Royals 4 runs 8 hits 1 error
Red Sox lost
Game totals: 7 runs 17 hits 1 error
Analysis: Red Sox had 42.86% of the game runs, 52.94% of the game hits, 0.00% of the game errors

Game Two – Saturday 10 April 2010

Red Sox 8 runs 12 hits 0 errors
Royals 3 runs 9 hits 0 errors
Red Sox won
Game totals: 11 runs 21 hits 0 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 72.73% of the game runs, 57.14% of the game hits, 0.00% of the game errors

Game Three – Sunday 11 April 2010

Red Sox 8 runs 12 hits 1 error
Royals 6 runs 10 hits 1 error
Red Sox won
Game totals: 14 runs 22 hits 2 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 57.14% of the game runs, 54.55% of the game hits, 50.00% of the game errors

Combined Totals

Red Sox 19 runs 33 hits 1 error
Royals 13 runs 27 hits 2 errors
Red Sox: two wins, one loss
Totals 32 runs 60 hits 3 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 59.38% of the total runs, 55.00% of the total hits, 33.33% of the total errors

Hitting (Season)

Red Sox wins when hitting in double digits = 3
Red Sox losses when hitting in double digits = 0
Total number of games = 3
Red Sox won 100% of the games when hitting in double digits

Red Sox wins when hitting in single digits = 0
Red Sox losses when hitting in single digits = 3
Total number of games = 3
Red Sox won 0.00% of the games when hitting in single digits

Season-To-Sunday 11 April 2010

Red Sox: 33 runs 61 hits 2 errors
Opponents: 29 runs 54 hits 6 errors
Red Sox: three wins, three losses
Totals 62 runs 115 hits 8 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 53.23% of the total runs, 53.04% of the total hits, 25.00% of the total errors

AL East Standings (at the start of Monday 12 April 2010)

Toronto 5 1 .833
New York 4 2 .667
Boston 3 3 .500
Tampa Bay 3 3 .500
Baltimore 1 5 .167

Images:

Left: Pie chart of percentage share of runs between the Red Sox and Royals

Right: Pie chart of percentage share of hits between the Red Sox and Royals

Red Sox Rattle Royals, 8 to 6

BOSTON: 4 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 - 8 12 1

KANSAS: 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 - 6 10 1

My first Sunday morning at my favorite New England sports living bar of the 2010 season. Since last Sunday's Opening Night, the Boston Red Sox only have two wins out of the five games played. Today they look to be at .500. In the bar I'm sitting in a booth this season because of the reconfiguration of the space done by the new owners. The one dangerous aspect of my new placement is that darts are being thrown to my left. Hope I won't have to do much ducking! Some new faces (dart playing ones), but Rich is here, as is Andrew, of course. Watching the Kansas City feed of the game as the NESN broadcast is blacked out where I am. Oh well, at least I can enjoy the upcoming victory among Red Sox people.

Red Sox got to the Kansas City Royals starter early - Boston scored four runs in the first - and Meche left after one out in the fourth. And that was the last scoring inning for Boston. One disturbing factor in Kauffman Stadium today was the lack of field communication between Boston players. Two incidents and Ellsbury was involved in both of them - Ellsbury/Hall and Ellsbury/Beltre. The second miscommunication caused injury to Jacoby, but fortunately no ribs were broken - just bruising and swelling. Need to work on communicating on the run.

Meanwhile, in the bar, hardly recognized anyone and it is a little more crowded than usual for a Sunday morning. Perhaps the "new" New England sports living bar has attracted new patrons. The noise level has increased and made watching the game less than ideal. Manager Mike showed up, as well as Skiing Stephen - hurray, people I know! The game is taking longer than the first two games of this series and I only have the game being recorded for three hours - ugh! There is a first, second, and third achievement for Red Sox players today - first win for Buchholz, second save for Papelbon, and third homerun for Pedoria. Perhaps Boston can achieve three wins in a row tomorrow. That would be absolutely wonderful!

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BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Clay Buchholz, Winning Pitcher: Clay Buchholz (1)

KANSAS: Starting Pitcher: Gil Meche, Losing Pitcher: Gil Meche

BOSTON: Save: Jonathan Papelbon (2)

BOSTON: Homerun: Dustin Pedroia (3)

KANSAS: Homeruns: Jose Guillen - two

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RED SOX: Wins: 3, Losses: 3, AL East Standings: Toronto, New York, Boston, Tampa Bay, Baltimore

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Next game: Monday 12 April 2010, 1:10 p.m.PT/4:10 p.m.ET, Minnesota Twins, Target Field, Jon Lester

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Happy Birthday Jason Andrew Varitek!!!

Jason Andrew Varitek was born on Tuesday 11 April 1972 in Rochester, Michigan. Jason is thirty-eight years old today and is the Captain and a catcher for the Boston Red Sox. Have a capital day Jason!

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Red Sox Realm Royals, 8 to 3

BOSTON: 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 3 - 8 12 0

KANSAS: 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 - 3 9 0

Where to begin? Let's start at the end - the Boston Red Sox decisively broke their three-game losing streak with a multi-homer-fueled victory over the Kansas City Royals in Kauffman Stadium! Yes, Boston came through. Great to see two "old" regulars in the game - Varitek and Lowell, especially as Jason contributed not one, but two homeruns and Mike played flawlessly at third. Four Red Sox batters were responsible for five homeruns that produced six runs. Now that's hitting! The longballs came en masse tonight and let's hope Boston keeps that high hitting. Of course Josh a had better outing and personal outcome than he did on Opening Night. Could 'Tek have been a factor? Whatever it was, I'm glad it was there. Tomorrow Boston, let's win your first series of the season and keep the momentum going.

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BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Josh Beckett, Winning Pitcher: Josh Beckett (1)

KANSAS: Starting Pitcher: Zack Greinke, Losing Pitcher: Zack Greinke

BOSTON: Homeruns: Jeremy Hermida (1), Jason Varitek (1,2), Kevin Youkilis (1), Dustin Pedroia (2)

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RED SOX: Wins: 2, Losses: 3, AL East Standings: Toronto, New York, Tampa Bay, Boston, Baltimore

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Next game; Sunday 11 April 2010, 11:10 a.m.PT/2:10 p.m.ET, Kansas City Royals, Kauffman Stadium, Clay Buchholz

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Kansas City Knocks Boston

BOSTON: 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 9 0

KANSAS: 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 x - 4 8 1

Tim redeemed himself in the seventh inning, but the relief pitching was unable to maintain his redemption. Perhaps the redemption should have stayed with Wakefield. Therefore, the Boston Red Sox started this road trip against the Kansas City Royals with a loss. And Boston's losing streak is now at three games. A win in Kauffman Stadium for the Red Sox is a must tomorrow. The streak has to end. The Boston hitting needs to step up and produce more runs. Want a winning road trip.
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BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Tim Wakefield, Losing Pitcher: Daniel Bard (1)
KANSAS: Starting Pitcher: Kyle Davies, Winning Pitcher: John Parrish
KANSAS: Save: Joakim Sona
BOSTON: Homerun: J. D. Drew (1)
KANSAS: Homeruns: Billy Butler, Rick Ankiel
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RED SOX: Wins: 1, Losses: 3, AL East Standings: Tampa Bay, Toronto, New York, Baltimore, Boston
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Next game: Saturday 10 April 2010, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Kansas City Royals, Kauffman Stadium, Josh Beckett

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Red Sox Recap, 4 April 2010 to 7 April 2010

Between Sunday 4 April 2010 and Wednesday 7 April 2010, the Boston Red Sox played three home games against the New York Yankees in Fenway Park.


Game One – Sunday 4 April 2010

Red Sox 9 runs 12 hits 0 errors
Yankees 7 runs 12 hits 1 error
Red Sox won
Game totals: 16 runs 24 hits 1 error
Analysis: Red Sox had 56.25% of the game runs, 50% of the game hits, 0% of the game errors

Game Two – Tuesday 6 April 2010

Red Sox 4 runs 9 hits 1 error
Yankees 6 runs 9 hits 3 errors
Red Sox lost
Game totals: 10 runs 18 hits 4 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 40% of the game runs, 50% of the game hits, 25% of the game errors

Game Three – Wednesday 7 April 2010

Red Sox 1 run 7 hits 0 errors
Yankees 3 runs 6 hits 0 errors
Red Sox lost
Game totals: 4 runs 13 hits 0 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 25% of the game runs, 53.85% of the hits, 0% of the game errors

Combined Totals

Red Sox 14 runs 28 hits 1 error
Yankees 16 runs 27 hits 4 errors
Red Sox, one win, two losses
Totals 30 runs 55 hits 5 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 46.68% of the total runs, 50.90% of the total hits, 20% of the total errors

Hitting (Season)

Red Sox wins when hitting in double digits = 1
Red Sox losses when hitting in double digits = 0
Total number of games = 1
Red Sox won 100% of the games when hitting in double digits

Red Sox wins when hitting in single digits = 0
Red Sox losses when hitting in single digits = 2
Total number of games = 2
Red Sox won 0% of the games when hitting in single digits

Season-To-Wednesday 7 April 2010

Red Sox 14 runs 28 hits 1 error
Opponents 16 runs 27 hits 4 errors
Red Sox: one win, two losses
Totals 30 runs 55 hits 5 errors
Analysis: Red Sox had 46.68% of the total runs, 50.90% of the total hits, 20% of the total errors

AL East Standings (at the start of Thursday 8 April 2010)

Tampa Bay 2 0 1.000
New York 2 1 .667
Toronto 1 1 .500
Boston 1 2 .333
Baltimore 0 2 .000

Images:
Left: Pie chart of percentage share of runs between the Red Sox and Yankees

Right: Pie chart of percentage share of hits between the Red Sox and Yankees

Yankees Re-Yard Red Sox

NY YANKEES: 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 - 3 6 0

BOSTON: 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 7 0

Well the Boston Red Sox have gone from first place to fourth place in four days. Now can they reverse the trend and go from fourth to first in four days? This third game of the initial season series was one of excellent starting pitching for both Boston and the New York Yankees. For the most part they kept the hitters in check. However, Boston's relief pitching fell short and the Red Sox suffered their second loss of the season and first series loss against the Yankees. Will this year be Problem Papelbon instead of Perfect Papelbon? Such a letdown from the celebration of Opening Night. This was a short stay at home, as the Red Sox head out on the road to begin a series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Perhaps the road will be kinder to Boston than Fenway Park was. Let's rule the road Red Sox!

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NY YANKEES: Starting Pitcher: Andy Pettitte, Winning Pitcher: Chan Ho Park

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: John Lackey, Losing Pitcher: Jonathan Papelbon (1)

NY YANKEES: Save: Mariano Rivera

NY YANKEES: Homerun: Curtis Granderson

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RED SOX: Wins: 1, Losses: 2, AL East Standings: Tampa Bay, New York, Toronto, Boston, Baltimore

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Next game: Friday 9 April 2010, 5:10 p.m.PT/8:10 p.m.ET, Kansas City Royals, Kauffman Stadium, Tim Wakefield

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