GAME #144, OAKLAND A'S AT BOSTON RED SOX

Started by Bear, September 11, 2017, 08:30:15 AM

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Bear

A'S V RED SOX

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017, 7 PM AT FENWAY PARK

TV:  NESN, NBCSCA

OAKLAND, (63-80)....................................................................................BOSTON, (81-61)

OAKLAND:

SEAN MANAEA, LHP, 10-9, 4.33 ERA, 126 K

Manaea tossed six shutout innings against the Angels on Wednesday, picking
up the win after holding them to five hits while walking three and fanning six O's.
He's completed at least six innings in three of his last four starts.

BOSTON:

EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ, LHP, 5-4, 4.33 ERA, 126K

The lefty had his best start in weeks last time out, allowing six hits and two
runs in six innings with eight K's in a no-decision vs Toronto.  Rodriguez is after his
first win since may 26.  In two career starts vs the A's, he's 1-0 with a 1.69 ERA.

Manaea, A's head to Fenway to face E-Rod

Ian Browne

Following their second off-day in five days, the American League East-leading Red Sox should be well-rested when they take the field at Fenway Park on Tuesday night to open a three-game series against the Athletics.

Though the A's are in last place in the AL West, the Red Sox know better than to take them lightly after losing three out of four when the clubs met last from May 18-21.

Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, who had a no-hitter against the A's for 7 2/3 innings last September, gets the ball for Boston in the opener. Oakland counters with lefty Sean Manaea.

This series gives Fenway fans a chance to watch Khris Davis, who entered Sunday tied with Aaron Judge for the AL lead in home runs with 39.

THREE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS GAME

• The Red Sox hope to have invaluable infielder Eduardo Nunez back in the lineup on Tuesday after he missed Friday's game with back spasms and Sunday's contest with a right knee contusion. Nunez is slashing .319/.351/.534 since making his debut for Boston on July 28.

• Davis has been tough on the Red Sox in his career, hitting .358 with three homers and nine RBIs. He is 13-for-28 at Fenway with a homer and five RBIs.

• Red Sox outfielder Rajai Davis will get a chance to reunite with his former teammates after being traded from Oakland to Boston on Aug. 23. Davis was a respected player in the clubhouse during his short stint with the Athletics.

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Bear

#1
Tonight vs. Oakland.

Pedroia 2B,
Young LF,
Betts RF,
Ramirez DH,
Travis 1B,
Bogaerts SS,
Devers 3B,
Vazquez C,
Bradley Jr CF,

Rodriguez LHP

Bill-806

  Another one that the SOX need in the  W column thumb_u rofl  !!!

SeaBeachFred

Quote from: Bill-806 on September 11, 2017, 01:58:04 PM
  Another one that the SOX need in the  W column thumb_u rofl  !!!

We're facing another lefty....KEEP CHRISSE YOUNG ON THE  EFEN BENCH AND DO NOT START BOGAERTS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OR WE WILL LOSE ANOTHER GAME OF OUR LEAD.  This is no sure thing because they are the A's.  These will be tough games because of garbage like Pukegaerts, Ramirez and the miserably disappointing Betts.

ipot

NYY win in the 4th.  5-1.  Lead down to 3 GB.
"Baseball is simple. All you do is sit on your butt, spit tobacco and nod at the stupid things your manager says."
--Bill 'Spaceman' Lee

markj

It's been 3 games in the loss column anyway. Now they're even as far as games played.

SeaBeachFred

Quote from: markj on September 11, 2017, 09:07:52 PM
It's been 3 games in the loss column anyway. Now they're even as far as games played.

We've won two straight series 2-1 and there is nothing wrong with that.  In fact, that is good, very good, but  there may come a time when  a hat trick by us might be needed, and we cannot always look for someone to beat the Yankees for us; we have to take care of business ourselves.  We have to stay healthy markj and put the best men on the field and that means Pedroia and Nunez must be in the lineup from here on in.  Every game we play counts.  It's going to be either us or the Yankees for the AL East Title and I want it to be us.

Bill-806

With  E-ROD going for his 1st win since MAY 26, I certainly do not get all warm & fuzzy thumb_d iono slap rofl.....

SeaBeachFred

Quote from: Bear on September 11, 2017, 08:33:36 AM
Tonight vs. Oakland.

Pedroia 2B,
Young LF,
Betts RF,
Ramirez DH,
Travis 1B,
Bogaerts SS,
Devers 3B,
Vazquez C,
Bradley Jr CF,

Rodriguez LHP

Young again in the lineup vs a left hander??????  Christie Young has been a wimp all season against southpaws, hitting under 200 against them and he hasn't had a hit in over a month.  Why the hell does Farrell still insist on starting him----and batting second to boot.  Now he has not only kept Pukegaerts in the lineup but is hitting him sixth, an RBI position.  Just when you want to show some optimism and hope for the best this horseshit manager has to spoil things by making out a lineup that guarantees a struggle against a team we ought to be favored against since we're playing them at home.  Two shits in the lineup could sink us tonight.....I hope not.

ipot

yeah, why is Young in left field AND batting 2nd?  Because his career splits against LHP are good?  Certainly not this year.  He's looked awful at the plate.  Stick with Benintendi.
"Baseball is simple. All you do is sit on your butt, spit tobacco and nod at the stupid things your manager says."
--Bill 'Spaceman' Lee

Schloicka

E-Rod starting out bad again. Throwing a lot of pitches and giving up runs already.

markj

Down a run already. Walks will usually come back to bite you in the ass. sigh

Schloicka

Nunez out until at least next Tuesday because of his knee when he'll be re-evaluated.

markj


Schloicka

#14
Betts hitting basically .200 with runners in scoring position since August 3rd.