GAME #75, LA ANGELS AT BOSTON RED SOX

[Bear]

ANGELS V RED SOX

SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2017, 1:30 PM AT FENWAY PARK

TV:  NESN, FS-W

ANAHEIM, (39-39)....................................................................................BOSTON, (41-33)

ANAHEIM:

PARKER BRIDWELL, RHP, 1-0, 3:07 ERA, 8K

Bridwell is slated to make his second start in place of the injured Matt
Shoemaker.  The 25-year-old right-hander has posted a 3.07 ERA in three
spot starts this season.

BOSTON:

DOUG FISTER, RHP, 0-0, -.-, 0K

Fister will make his first start of the season after being claimed off of
waivers from the Angels on Friday.  In 32 starts for the Astros last year,
the righty went 12-13 with a 4.64 ERA

Fister to start vs. Angels, who released him

Evan Chronis

Less than 48 hours after being put on the 25-man roster, Doug Fister will make his season debut for the Red Sox on Sunday afternoon.

His opponent? The team that placed him on the waiver wire just two days prior -- the Angels.

Boston claimed Fister off of waivers from Anaheim on Friday, and the right-hander will take a starting spot in Boston's rotation while Eduardo Rodriguez continues to recover from a right knee injury.

This is Fister's first Major League stint since going 12-13 in 32 starts for the Astros in 2016.

Red Sox manager John Farrell said a veteran pitcher acquisition was necessary given the injury troubles plaguing the starting rotation.

"With Doug coming in and being inserted right into the rotation, this is an opportunity for him to continue his big league career," Farrell added. "The need, because of some unfortunate injuries, presents itself for Doug to take advantage of. He's a veteran guy and we're looking forward to him on the mound tomorrow."

Fister will join former teammate Rick Porcello in the Red Sox rotation. The two played together in Detroit from 2012-13.
"All the guys here have really opened their arms and welcomed me in, but knowing some of the guys here has definitely eased the transition," Fister said.

Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski, who also knows Fister from their time in Detroit, said he fits a current need.

"For us, this guy is a good pitcher," Dombrowski said Friday. "Now, I know his stuff isn't quite the same as it was in the past … but he can be an effective big league starter for us."

As for the familiar organization he'll be facing on Sunday, Fister says it won't faze him.
"That's funny and ironic how the world goes," he said. "For me it's just like any other start. I've got to go out there and get 27 outs."

The Angels will counter with Parker Bridwell (1-0, 3.07 ERA), who will be making his fourth appearance and third spot start of the season.

THREE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS GAME

• As a member of the Astros, Fister started against the Angels three times last season, going 1-0. He gave up a total of five runs in 18 innings pitched against the Halos.

• Sunday's start will be the 200th of Fister's Major League career. His 3.60 career ERA is 16th lowest among active MLB pitchers.

• Angels third baseman Cliff Pennington has struggled against Fister throughout his career. He's 2-for-25 lifetime against the righty, with seven strikeouts.

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170624238557456/fister-to-start-vs-angels-who-released-him/?game_pk=491234

[Bear]

Red Sox behind Fister:

Betts RF,
Pedroia 2B,
Bogaerts SS,
Moreland 1B,
Benintendi LF,
Ramirez DH,
Bradley CF,
Vázquez C,
Marrero 3B

[Bill-806]

  So FISTER is going to make his first start against his OLD team , not sure how smart that is ???? iono slap

[Bill-806]

Moreland is seeing better pitches with Beni behind him !! thumb_u

[Schloicka]

Like Marrero's defense. That being said he needs to go. He just can not hit. Most of the time he misses the ball by a country mile. He just can't be an everyday player.

[Rob from Mass]

Foster looking like the Sox new # 2 SP.

[Bill-806]

Like Marrero's defense. That being said he needs to go. He just can not hit. Most of the time he misses the ball by a country mile. He just can't be an everyday player.

  CONCUR, like the glove, but when you can't execute a hit in run, it is time to go .... Fister pitched well, again little O-support and J F has to roll the dice to let him come out for the 7th, goes over 100 pitches & leaves with 2 on for Scott which could add to the angels lead....We will see.. iono

[ipot]

Admire this team's consistency when it comes to being DeadBats through the first 6 innings.  Game after game.

[Schloicka]

Fister pitched pretty well today. Was a split second away from not giving up any runs in the 2nd but the Sox didn't quite turn the DP. He still could of got out of it with only 1 given up but he didn't. Overall he looked ok. Deserves another shot.

[Rob from Mass]

Like Marrero's defense. That being said he needs to go. He just can not hit. Most of the time he misses the ball by a country mile. He just can't be an everyday player.

No players defense good enough when you struggle to come close to a. 200 BA.

[Bill-806]

  Sam Travis  (from the Alamo)  When did he get called up & who was sent out ???

[Schloicka]

  Sam Travis  (from the Alamo)  When did he get called up & who was sent out ???

Came up on the 20th with Marrero and Austin Maddox was sent down and Pablo went to the dl.

[markj]

More offensive anemia.

[Leesam01]

Sox offense continues to be anemic.

[Leesam01]

One pitch, one out.