June 25th Vs Philadelphia

[yeszir]

Francona is managing against his former team where he went 285-363 in 4 seasons. Not too impressive.

From the game preview:
Pedro Martinez starts Friday for the Red Sox. Only one Phillie -- Doug Glanville -- has a career average higher than .182 against Martinez. Glanville is 1-for-4 (.250) lifetime against him.
Looks promising if you ask me. Hopefully petey can be dominant, and we can get back on track and sweep the phucking phillies.

[TheFens]

Wow, .182! Pedro should shut down the Phillies, hopefully. He needs to get his ERA down, and the sox need 3 wins in a row. 5.5 back is not pretty.

[elsrbueno]

Make no mistake about it, the Sox NEED a good game from Pedro today. Like we've been saying for a month now, they need to start a hot streak soon, as the Yankees are on deck.

Philly is a solid team (37-33), but let's face it, the Sox are a BETTER team.

Tonight, Pedro v Abbott, there's no question who the FAVORITE is, but Pedro needs to be Pedro and the offense/defence needs to get into shape.

I'm a lot calmer now (as you noticed I was VERY frustrated after the series with the Twins) but the Sox need a good showing tonight!

[YanksHater213]

if petey can get through the first, we WILL win this ballgame

[YanksHater213]

id have to say that was a pretty productive inning...

David Ortiz homers (18) on a line drive to right field.

Manny Ramirez flies out to right fielder Bobby Abreu.

Nomar Garciaparra flies out to center fielder Doug Glanville.

Trot Nixon walks.

Kevin Millar singles on a line drive to center fielder Doug Glanville. Trot Nixon to 2nd.

Pitcher Change: Roberto Hernandez replaces Paul Abbott.

Jason Varitek singles on a line drive to right fielder Bobby Abreu. Trot Nixon scores. Kevin Millar to 3rd.

Kevin Youkilis doubles (8) on a line drive to left fielder Pat Burrell. Kevin Millar scores. Jason Varitek scores. Kevin Youkilis to 3rd on the throw.

Johnny Damon walks.

Pitcher Change: Brian Powell replaces Roberto Hernandez.

Mark Bellhorn singles on a ground ball to first baseman Chase Utley. Kevin Youkilis scores. Johnny Damon to 2nd.

With David Ortiz batting, wild pitch by Brian Powell, Johnny Damon to 3rd. Mark Bellhorn to 2nd.

David Ortiz walks.

Manny Ramirez doubles (22) on a line drive to right fielder Bobby Abreu. Johnny Damon scores. Mark Bellhorn scores. David Ortiz scores.

Nomar Garciaparra grounds out, first baseman Chase Utley to pitcher Brian Powell.

[yeszir]

Whoa, not much action on here tonight, eh?

Well, we won, 12-1, thats good. Manny made a good catch, save for a Thome gopher ball Pedro pitched well, and the sox look like they may be back on track.

Phew.

[YanksHater213]

what a relief to finally win one big