Saturday, August 31, 2013

Red Sox Stall White Sox, 7 To 2



Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
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Red Sox10131100X7150

White Sox highlight: Two runs
White Sox lowlight: One fielding error
Red Sox highlight: Fifteen hits
Red Sox lowlight: Eleven men left on base

My Comment: And Boston wins yet another series! The hits just keep coming and the Red Sox keep winning. Tomorrow, Boston will once again be going for a sweep. Let's do it this time!

WHITE SOX: Starting Pitcher: John Danks; Losing Pitcher: John Dankes
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jake Peavy; Winning Pitcher: Jake Peavy (11)

Red Sox: Wins 81, Losses 56, Percentage: .591

Next game: Sunday 1 September 2013, 10:35 a.m.PT/1:35 p.m.ET, Chicago White Sox, Fenway Park, Felix Doubront

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Friday, August 30, 2013

Red Sox Top White Sox, 4 to 3


Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
White Sox000010200360
Red Sox00130000X460

White Sox highlight: One homerun
White Sox lowlight: Five men left on base
Red Sox highlight: Relief pitching
Red Sox lowlight: Ten men left on base

My Comment: Boston wins the first game of a three-game series against the White Sox. Perhaps this will be the series that the Red Sox sweep. Would be a great way to end August/begin September.

WHITE SOX: Starting Pitcher: Hector Santiago; Losing Pitcher: Hector Santiago
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Ryan Demspster; Winning Pitcher: Ryans Dempster (7)
BOSTON: Save: Koji Uehara (15)
WHITE SOX: Homerun: Avisail Garcia


Red Sox: Wins 80, Losses 56, Percentage: .588

Next game: Saturday 31 August 2013, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Chicago White Sox, Fenway Park, Jake Peavy

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Thursday, August 29, 2013

American League East Standings: Thursday 29 August 2013



American League East Standings
Boston7956.585
Tampa Bay7557.568
Baltimore7161.538
New York7063.528
Toronto6074.448

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Red Sox Relinquish Lead Over Orioles


Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
Orioles002010000370
Red Sox010001000280

Orioles highlight: Relief pitching
Orioles lowlight: Ten men left on base
Red Sox highlight: One homerun
Red Sox lowlight: Five men left on base

My Comment: No sweep for Boston today. But it is another series win for the Red Sox, who lead the majors in that category. Keep on winning series Boston - good practice for the big series.

BALTIMORE: Starting Pitcher: Chris Tillman; Winning Pitcher: Chris Tillman
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jon Lester; Losing Pitcher: Jon Lester (8)
BALTIMORE: Save: Jim Johnson
BOSTON: Homerun: Shane Victorino (12)


Red Sox: Wins 79, Losses 56, Percentage: .585

Next game: Friday 30 August 2013, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Chicago White Sox, Fenway Park, Ryan Dempster

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Boston Bests Baltimore, 4 To 3



Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
Orioles101001000370
Red Sox00100021X490

Orioles highlight: Two homeruns
Orioles lowlight: Four men left on base
Red Sox highlight: Nine hits
Red Sox lowlight: Nine men left on base

My Comment: Well it wasn't another Red Sox walkoff win, but the eighth inning was the next best thing. The Red Sox have won the series against the Orioles and tomorrow they will go for the sweep. It's been awhile since Boston has done that and it would be great for team to start having sweeps again.

BALTIMORE: Starting Pitcher: Bud Norris; Losing Pitcher: Tommy Hunter
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: John Lackey; Winning Pitcher: Craig Breslow (4)
BOSTON: Save: Koji Uehara (14)
BALTIMORE: Homeruns: Manny Machado, Chris Davis

Red Sox: Wins 79, Losses 55, Percentage: .590

Next game: Thursday 29 August 2013, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Baltimore Orioles, Fenway Park, Jon Lester

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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Red Sox Overload Orioles, 13 To 2



Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
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Red Sox10253020X13140

Orioles highlight: Two runs
Orioles lowlight: Four men left on base
Red Sox highlight: Three homeruns
Red Sox lowlight: Five men left on base

My Comment: A welcome back to Fenway win! A great start to Boston's nine-game homestand. It would be wonderful if they could go nine and zero, but anything over five wins would be good. Let's do it Red Sox!

BALTIMORE: Starting Pitcher: Felix Doubront; Winning Pitcher: Felix Doubront (10)
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Wei-Yin Chen; Losing Pitcher: Wei-Yin Chen
BOSTON: Homeruns: Shane Victorino (10, 11), Mike Napoli (17)

Red Sox: Wins 78, Losses 55, Percentage: .586

Next game: Wednesday 28 August 2013, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Baltimore Orioles, Fenway Park, John Lackey

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Sunday, August 25, 2013

American League East Standings: Sunday 25 August 2013



American League East Standings
Boston7755.583
Tampa Bay7454.578
Baltimore7059.543
New York6961.531
Toronto5873.443

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Red Sox Dominate Dodgers, 8 To 1



Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
Red Sox1011021028120
Dodgers000100000130

Red Sox highlight: Complete game
Red Sox lowlight: Six men left on base
Dodgers highlight: One homerun
Dodgers lowlight: Three men left on base

My Comment: The Red Sox win the series against the Dodgers with hitting and pitching. They head back to Boston in sole possesstion of first place in the American League East. A great way to return to Fenway and face the Orioles!

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jake Peavy; Winning Pitcher: Jake Peavy (10)
DODGERS: Starting Pitcher: Chris Capuano; Losing Pitcher: Chris Capuano
BOSTON: Homeruns: Jarrod Saltalamacchia (11), Shane Victorino (9), Mike Napoli (16)
DODGERS: Homerun: Adrian Gonzalez

Red Sox: Wins 77, Losses 55, Percentage: .583

Next game: Tuesday 27 August 2013, 4:10 p.m.PT/7:10 p.m.ET, Baltimore Orioles, Fenway Park, Felix Doubront

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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Red Sox Double Dodgers, 4 To 2



Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
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Dodgers000000020250

Red Sox highlight: One homerun
Red Sox lowlight: One throwing error
Dodgers highlight: Two runs
Dodgers lowlight: Six men left on base

My Comment: The game was over in the first inning and fortunately it was in Boston's favor. Good comeback for the Red Sox from yesterday's shutout loss even with a little hiccup in the eighth. Great save by Koji and the three-game series is now even. Boston goes for the series win tomorrow.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jon Lester; Winning Pitcher: Jon Lester (12)
DODGERS: Starting Pitcher: Hyun-Jin Ryu; Losing Pitcher: Hyun-Jin Ryu
BOSTON: Save: Koji Uehara (13)
BOSTON: Homerun: Jonny Gomes (11)

Red Sox: Wins 76, Losses 55, Percentage: .580

Next game: Sunday 25 August 2013, 5:05 p.m.PT/8:05 p.m.ET, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger Stadium, Jake Peavy

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Friday, August 23, 2013

Red Sox Downed By Dodgers



Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
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Dodgers00020000X230

Red Sox highlight: Two hits
Red Sox lowlight: No runs
Dodgers highlight: Two runs
Dodgers lowlight: One men left on base

My Comment: Well, the Red Sox hitting was non-existent in this first game with the Dodgers. Another shutout loss for Boston. Let's hope tomorrow's afternoon game will have some demonstration of hitting and scoring by Boston.

BOSTON: Starting Pitche: John Lackey; Losing Pitcher: John Lackey (11)
DODGERS: Starting Pitcher: Ricky Nolasco; Winning Pitcher: Ricky Nolasco
DODGERS: Save: Kenley Jansen
DODGERS: Homerun: Hanley Ramirez

Red Sox: Wins 75, Losses 55, Percentage: .577

Next game: Saturday 24 August 2013, 1:05 p.m.PT/4:05 p.m.ET, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger Stadium, Jon Lester

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

American League East Standings: Wednesday 21 August 2013



American League East Standings
Boston7554.581
Tampa Bay7253.576
Baltimore6858.540
New York6759.532
Toronto5770.449

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Boston Smothers San Francisco, 12 To 1



Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
Red Sox02310051012120
Giants010000000152

Red Sox highlight: Two homeruns
Red Sox lowlight: Four men left on base
Giants highlight: One homerun
Giants lowlight: One fielding error and one throwing error

My Comment: The Red Sox win the series in a decidely crushing manner against the Giants. Happy to have the bats in motion today. Now Boston goes to Los Angeles and faces the Dodgers on Friday. Hope the Red Sox hitting continues!

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Felix Doubront; Winning Pitcher: Felix Doubront (9)
SAN FRANCISCO: Starting Pitcher: Barry Zito; Losing Pitcher: Barry Zito
BOSTON: Homerun: Will Middlebrooks (11), Stephen Drew (10)
SAN FRANCISCO: Homerun: Joaquin Arias

Red Sox: Wins 75, Losses 54, Percentage: .581

Next game: Friday 23 August 2013, 7:10 p.m.PT/10:10 p.m.ET, Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger Stadium, John Lackey

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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Red Sox Runoff By Giants



Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
Red Sox101000000270
Giants000010011380

Red Sox highlight: One homerun
Red Sox lowlight: Seven men left on base
Giants highlight: Relief pitching
Giants lowlight: Nine men left on base

My Comment: With this loss, Boston is now in second place in the AL East behind Tampa Bay. The Red Sox will be going for the series win against the Giants tomorrow. Hope it is a positive result.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jake Peavy; Losing Pitcher: Franklin Morales (1)
SAN FRANCISCO: Starting Pitcher: Ryan Vogelsong; Winning Pitcher: Sergio Romo
BOSTON: Homerun: Shane Victorino (8)

Red Sox: Wins 74, Losses 54, Percentage: .578

Next game: Wednesday 21 August 2013, 12:45 p.m.PT/3:45 p.m.ET, San Francisco Giants, AT&T Park, Felix Doubront

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Monday, August 19, 2013

Boston Blanks San Francisco, 7 To 0



Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
Red Sox0300110027121
Giants000000000061

Red Sox highlight: Pitching
Red Sox lowlight: One fielding error
Giants highlight: Six hits
Giants lowlight: No runs

My Comment: A great victory for the Red Sox after yesterday's unnecessary loss. Hope it is a sign of things to come on this road trip. Every win is important. Let's do it Boston!

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jon Lester; Winning Pitcher: Jon Lester (11)
SAN FRANCISCO: Starting Pitcher: Tim Lincecum; Losing Pitcher: Tim Lincecum

Red Sox: Wins 74, Losses 53, Percentage: .583

Next game: Tuesday 20 August 2013, 7:15 p.m.PT/10:15 p.m.ET, San Francisco Giants, AT&T Park, Jake Peavy

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Sunday, August 18, 2013

American League East Standings: Sunday 18 August 2013



American League East Standings
Boston7353.579
Tampa Bay7052.574
Baltimore6756.545
New York6459.520
Toronto5767.460

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Red Sox Stalled By Yankees



Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
Yankees0210041019170
Red Sox201210000690

Yankees highlight: One homerun
Yankees lowlight: Thirteen men left on base
Red Sox highlight: One homerun
Red Sox lowlight: Nine men left on base

My Comment: No Comment.

YANKEES: Starting Pitcher: C. C. Sabathia; Winning Pitcher: C. C. Sabathia
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Ryan Dempster; Losing Pitcher: Ryan Dempster (9)
YANKEES: Save: Mariano Rivera
YANKEES: Homerun: Alex Rodriguez
BOSTON: Homerun: Will Middleboorks (10)

Red Sox: Wins 73 Losses 53, Percentage: .579

Next game: Monday 19 August 2013, 7:15 p.m.PT/10:15 p.m.ET, San Francisco Giants, AT&T Park, Jon Lester

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Saturday, August 17, 2013

Red Sox Run Over Yankees, 6 To 1


Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
Yankees000010000182
Red Sox00030210X6140

Yankees highlight: One run
Yankees lowlight: Two throwing errors
Red Sox highlight: One homerun
Red Sox lowlight: Eleven men left on base

My Comment: This game is just what the Red Sox needed - hitting and scoring and winning. And for the fans in the stands, there was the added entertainment of booing a specific Yankee with the initials A. R. Tomorrow Boston goes for the series win.

YANKEES: Starting Pitcher: Hiroki Kuroda; Losing Pitcher: Hiroki Kurada
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: John Lackey; Winning Pitcher: John Lackey (8)
BOSTON: Homerun: David Ortiz (24)

Red Sox: Wins 73 Losses 52, Percentage: .584

Next game: Sunday 18 August 2013, 5:05 p.m.PT/8:05 p.m.ET, New York Yankees, Fenway Park, Ryan Dempster

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Friday, August 16, 2013

Red Sox Yield To Yankees



Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
Yankees12310000310152
Red Sox0001002003103

Yankees highlight: Two homeruns
Yankees lowlight: One fielding error and one throwing error
Red Sox highlight: Ten hits
Red Sox lowlight: One throwing error and two fielding errors

My Comment: No happiness for the Red Sox on their return to Fenway Park. This it the team's third loss in a row. Need to turn it around in tomorrow's game against the Yankeees. The good news is that Boston is still in first place.

YANKEES: Starting Pitcher: Andy Pettitte; Winning Pitcher: Andy Pettitte
BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Felix Doubront; Losing Pitcher: Felix Doubront (6)
YANKEES: Homeruns: Mark Reynolds, Alfonso Soriano

Red Sox: Wins 72 Losses 52, Percentage: .581

Next game: Saturday 17 August 2013, 1:05 p.m.PT/4:05 p.m.ET, New York Yankees, Fenway Park, John Lackey

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Thursday, August 15, 2013

American League East Standings: Thursday 15 August 2013



American League East Standings
Boston7251.585
Tampa Bay6851.571
Baltimore6555.542
New York6258.517
Toronto5665.463

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Boston Defeated By Toronto



Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
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Red Sox highlight: Eleven hits
Red Sox lowlight: One throwing error
Blue Jays highlight: Two runs
Blue Jays lowlight: Four men left on base

My Comment: No series win for the Red Sox. There was hitting by Boston, but the stranding of a dozen men on base was a key factor in Boston not being able to get the victory. Now it's back to Fenway and the New York Yankees.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jake Peavy; Losing Pitcher: Jake Peavy (5)
TORONTO: Starting Pitcher: Mark Buehrle; Winning Pitcher: Mark Buehrle
TORONTO: Save: Casey Janssen

Red Sox: Wins 72 Losses 51, Percentage: .585

Next game: Friday 16 August 2013, 4:05 p.m.PT/7:05 p.m.ET, New York Yankees, Fenway Park, Felix Doubront

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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Red Sox Reduced By Blue Jays



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Blue Jays0011010001481

Red Sox highlight: Two homeruns
Red Sox lowlight: One fielding error and two throwing errors
Blue Jays highlight: Eight hits
Blue Jays lowlight: One fielding error

My Comment: No extra innings magic for Boston today. The series is now even and the Red Sox will go for the series win tomorrow.

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Jon Lester; Losing Pitcher: Brandon Workman (2)
TORONTO: Starting Pitcher: Esmil Rogers; Winning Pitcher: Brad Lincoln
BOSTON: Homeruns: David Ortiz (23), Mike Napoli (15)

Red Sox: Wins 72 Losses 50, Percentage: .590

Next game: Thursday 15 August 2013, 4:07 p.m.PT/7:07 p.m.ET, Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre, Jake Peavy

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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Boston Twice Toronto, 4 To 2



Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th11thRHE
Red Sox000000200024100
Blue Jays00001001000261

Red Sox highlight: Ten hits
Red Sox lowlight: Eleven men left on base
Blue Jays highlight: Two runs
Blue Jays lowlight: One throwing error

My Comment: A little extra effort in the extra innings and the Red Sox win the first game of the three-game against the Blue Jays. Glad the team got the first one out of the way. Now they can go for the sweep!

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Ryan Demspter; Winning Pitcher: Koji Uehara (3)
TORONTO: Starting Pitcher: Todd Redmond; Losing Pitcher: Aaron Loup
TORONTO: Homerun: J. P. Arencibia

Red Sox: Wins 72 Losses 49, Percentage: .595

Next game: Wednesday 14 August 2013, 4:07 p.m.PT/7:07 p.m.ET, Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre, Jon Lester

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Sunday, August 11, 2013

American League East Standings: Sunday 11 August 2013



American League East Standings
Boston7149.592
Tampa Bay6650.569
Baltimore6552.556
New York5957.509
Toronto5463.462

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Red Sox Stalled By Royals



Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
Red Sox100002000370
Royals12100000X491

Red Sox highlight: Scored first
Red Sox lowlight: Seven men left on base
Royals highlight: One homerun
Royals lowlight: One pickoff error

My Comment: Well no series split for Boston with Kansas City. A tough series for the Red Sox. Next up is the Toronto Blue Jays and it should be a much easier series for Boston. No Toronto surprises please!

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: John Lackey; Losing Pitcher: John Lackey (10)
KANSAS CITY: Starting Pitcher: James Shields; Winning Pitcher: James Shields
KANSAS CITY: Save: Greg Hoilland
KANSAS CITY: Homerun: Alex Gordon

Red Sox: Wins 71, Losses 49, Percentage: .592

Next game: Tuesday 13 August 2013, 4:07 p.m.PT/7:07 p.m.ET, Toronto Blue Jays, Rogers Centre, Ryan Dempster

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Saturday, August 10, 2013

Boston Crowns Kansas City, 5 To 3



Teams1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9thRunsHitsErrors
Red Sox0004010005120
Royals0000300003100

Red Sox highlight: Twelve hits
Red Sox lowlight: Nine men left on base
Royals highlight: Ten hits
Royals lowlight: Ten men left on base

My Comment: A nice win against the Royals. The Red Sox avoid being swept and still could split the series. Boston play the final game of the four-game series tomorrow. Need another victory!

BOSTON: Starting Pitcher: Felix Doubront; Winning Pitcher: Brandon Workman (3)
KANSAS CITY: Starting Pitcher: Jeremy Guthrie; Losing Pitcher: Jeremy Guthrie
BOSTON: Save: Koji Uehara (12)

Red Sox: Wins 71, Losses 48, Percentage: .597

Next game: Sunday 11 August 2013, 11:10 a.m.PT/2:10 p.m.ET, Kansas City Royals, Kauffman Stadium, John Lackey

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