GAME #112, CHICAGO WHITE SOX AT BOSTON RED SOX

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WHITE SOX V RED SOX

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017, 1:30 PM AT FENWAY PARK

TV:  NESN, CHICAGO TV (?)

CHICAGO, (41-67).............................................................................................BOSTON, (62-49)

CHICAGO:

MIKE PELFREY, RHP, 3-9, 5.04 ERA, 52K

Pelfrey went more than five innings Tuesday for the first time since June 17, but
still struggled going through the order multiple times.  He allowed six runs to Toronto,
setting a new season high.

DOUG FISTER, RHP, 1-5, 5.18 ERA, 26K

Fister's long awaited first win of the 2017 season just so happened to be a pitching
gem.  The sinkerballer gave up two runs and five hits in a 7 2/3 winning performance
against AL Central-leaders Cleveland on Monday.

Red Sox on a roll, aim to sweep White Sox

Quinn Roberts

Right-hander Doug Fister will look to build off his first win in a Red Sox uniform when he takes the hill for Sunday afternoon's series finale at Fenway Park against right-hander Mike Pelfrey and the White Sox. Boston seeks a sweep of the four-game set and a six-game winning streak.

Fister allowed two runs on five hits in 7 2/3 innings Monday against the Indians. The win broke a 10-game losing streak, which dated back to Aug. 22, 2016.

"As far as the streak, it was a long time coming," Fister said after the game. "There's been a lot of trials and tribulations that come with it."

Pelfrey had his roughest start of the season Tuesday against the Blue Jays, allowing a season-high six runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings for his second straight loss.

Pelfrey tossed five scoreless innings against the Red Sox on May 31, allowing five hits for the no-decision.

THREE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS GAME

• Expect catcher Sandy Leon back in Boston's lineup. Leon's right knee had been bothering him since his game-winning slide at home plate last Saturday against the Royals.

• Pelfrey is 1-1 wth a 3.77 ERA over his past three road starts.

• In 11 career starts against the White Sox, Fister is 3-5 with a 4.19 ERA.

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20170805246619450/red-sox-on-a-roll-aim-to-sweep-white-sox/?game_pk=491755

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RED SOX LINEUP:

HOLT, 2B
NUNEZ, DH
BENINTENDI, LF
YOUNG, RF
DEVERS, 3B
BOGAERTS, SS
MORELAND, 1B
BRADLEY, CF
LEON, C

FISTER, PITCHER

[Bill-806]

  Sandy Leon back in the lineup ???  Right KNEE problem ???  Another KNEE, keep your eye on this one .... iono

[Bill-806]

  If  FISTER brings his SINKER ball, it should be easy/peasy....   thumb_u

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RED SOX LINEUP:

HOLT, 2B
NUNEZ, DH
BENINTENDI, LF
YOUNG, RF
DEVERS, 3B
BOGAERTS, SS
MORELAND, 1B
BRADLEY, CF
LEON, C

FISTER, PITCHER

  With HAN/RAM out, looks like Bogey couldn't get another day off... Hope he is ready ?? iono

[markj]

Good opening frame for Fister.

[markj]

Nunez with a serious blast to put the Sox up 1-0.

[markj]

Young with an equally impressive blast. Sox up 2-0.

[markj]

Fister trying to give it all back.

[markj]

There's one. Now 2-1. Still two men on and no outs.

[Bill-806]

  As  DAD would say,  "SON, Baseball is a CHEMISTRY team game" !!!  How the SOX have changed with the arrival of NUNEZ, add in Holt's return and the manager is able to just keep pushing the buttons !! thumb_u rofl

[markj]

Another run in. Tied up now. Still no outs. Fister's not fooling anyone here.

[markj]

He gave it all back and then some. Sox down 2-3. Inning over at least.

[Bill-806]

What is going on here GRASSHOPPER  !!!  Where is the SINKER BALL ???  Someone yell out  FIRE !!! iono slap

[Bill-806]

  VAZ with a day off, Leon with a bad KNEE  K's  !!!