4/19 Lefty Lester vs. The Lone Rangers

[Thumper]

Teams: Texas Rangers vs. Boston Red Sox
Location: Fenway Park, Boston
Date/Time: April 19, 2008 at 7:05pm EST
TV: NESN, MLBtv, FOX(?)
Starting Pitchers:


#31 Jon Lester, LHP (1-2, 5.31)
#31 Jason Jennings, RHP (0-3, 8.79)

Scouting Report:
Rangers: Jennings has lost all three starts this season, and he allowed six earned runs in 4 2/3 innings on Monday. When manager Ron Washington was asked whether he was concerned, he said, "Not yet. The next time it?s time to give him the ball, we'll give it to him." Jennings has a 2-0 career record against the Red Sox, but he hasn?t pitched against them since 2004. He won his only start at Fenway Park, allowing three hits and no runs in seven innings -- but that was on June 11, 2002. Jennings was 16-8 that season.

Red Sox: Lester is growing frustrated with his inability to pitch deep into games. Control continues to be the problem. In his last start, Lester walked five and allowed four runs over 4 1/3 innings. He threw 97 pitches, 55 of which were strikes. This will be Lester's first start against the Rangers since his Major League debut in June 2006. In that game, Lester gave up five hits and three runs over 4 1/3 innings.

I'ma go with a little Boondock Saints Mojo.
And Shepherds we shall be For thee, my Lord, for thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee And teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili. Spiritus Sancti.

Now win.... FUCK ASS.

[riverside sluggers]

Hopefully some good luck on my 25th b-day!

Jason Jennings (3 games vs Boston, 2-0 with a 2.37 ERA---Career at Fenway Park in 2 games, 1-0 with a 1.38 ERA)
Jacoby Ellsbury, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Double
Dustin Pedroia, 0 for 3
David Ortiz, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) Double, K
Manny Ramirez, 0 for 2, 3 Walks
Kevin Youkilis, 3 for 5 (.600 avg) Double, HR, 2 RBIs, Walk
J.D. Drew, 8 for 24 (.333 avg) Double, 2 Triple, 2 RBIs, 3 Walks, 2 Ks
Jason Varitek, 0 for 7, 2 Ks
Sean Casey, 7 for 19 (.368 avg) HR, 6 RBIs, Walk
Julio Lugo, 1 for 4 (.250 avg)
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Coco Crisp, 0 for 3

Jon Lester (2 games vs Texas, 5.29 ERA---Career at Fenway Park in 16 games, 5-2 with a 4.71 ERA)
Ian Kinsler, 0 for 4, 2 Walks, SB
Michael Young, 2 for 6 (.333 avg) Double, Walk
Josh Hamilton, 2 for 4 (.500 avg) HR, RBI
Hank Blalock, 3 for 6 (.500 avg) Walk
Jason Botts, 2 for 3 (.667 avg) Double, RBI
David Murphy, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Double, 2 Ks
Gerald Laird, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) Double, 3 Ks
Adam Melhuse, 1 for 2 (.500 avg) RBI, Walk, K
German Duran, 1 for 2 (.500 avg)

[Coco's Disciples]

I'll be missing this one. Go Sox.

[schillingouttheks]

Thumper... fix the Boondock Saints quote! It's "In nomine patri et filii et spiritus sancti."

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Hopefully some good luck on my 25th b-day!

Happy Birthday

[riverside sluggers]

Thanks

On a sad note, former Red Sox catcher John Marzano (parts of 1988-1992) has been found dead. He was just 45 years old, cause is unknown.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns

[jacksonianmarch]

I think the Cowboys might have the edge in this one, but the Patriots do have some firepower. Better keep an eye on Owens.

[ORS]

Amazing. Belt-high fastballs get hit for HRs. Who would have figured?

[MANNYHOF24]

Lester was throwing hard, but as usual he couldnt locate.

[TheKilo]

"A HR is as good as a walk."

[MANNYHOF24]

Ellsbury is starting to make it hard for Tito to keep him out of the lineup.

[TheKilo]

Lester sucks.

[MANNYHOF24]

Lester sucks.

agreed.

[TheKilo]

STOP WITH THE FUCKING CUTTER.

[MANNYHOF24]

I guess this is why Lester walks people.