Saturday, June 07, 2003
Red Sox 11
Brewers 10
Weird, wacky game. I'll be honest, after the Sox fell behind 9-3, I focused mainly on the Ducks/Devils game and checked the score once and awhile so I missed most of the comeback. I did, however, see the last few innings and was thrilled to win this game. Had we lost tonight, We wouldv'e lost a series to the Milwaukee Brewers, the dregs of the NL Central. Although we did win, a few things concern me. Some of them are big things, some aren't so big.
1. Casey Fossum leaving in the first due to shoulder soreness. For anyone who criticised the Shea Hillenbrand trade, this is why we did it because we have NO depth in our pitching staff.
2. Kim and Person combining for 8 ERs in 4 innings. We needed those guys to pitch solidly but they didn't. Thankfully, we still came back and won.
3. Varitek had a sh*tty night defensively. He made two errors and allowed a Passed Ball. He most definately redeemed himself with his homerun in the 9th and a rare 2 for 4 performance.
4. That last pitch Timlin threw was horrible. Why would you even try to throw a high fastball on an 0-2 count to a man quite capable of hitting a long-ball on a night in which the ball was carrying.
Now with all that negativity aside, let's look at the positive aspects of the game. The fact that Todd Walker and Freddy Sanchez were the only position player to go hitless is fantastic. Almost every offensive player contributed something which pleases me tremendously. I mean 6 HRs from six players is rare. I think I heard one of the commentators say it was the first time the Sox did that since 1979. Speaking of commentators, I think Dennis "Driving Around Town" Eckersley has done a solid job filling in for Jerry Remy. Eck is quiet but his comments are insightful and I thoroughly enjoy having a pitcher's perspective in the booth.
Time for the Man Of The Game Award and tonight's MOTG is mister Kevin Millar. He was only in the game for but a few moments, but in those moments he contributed the biggest hit of the night for the Sox. Two outs with the bases loaded in the seventh, the Sox needad a big hit and pinch hitter Kevin Millar provided it with a Grand Slam. Although Lyon, Timlin, and Embree made solid outings and Varitek and Nixon hit the game tying and game winning HRs in the 9th, Millar's Grand Salami gave the Sox tons of hope. Here are the MOTG standings after two MOTGs awarded:
1. Trot Nixon - 1
2. Kevin "Moose" Millar - 1
Finally, bye bye to Matt White. The Sox traded his gigantic ERA to the Mariners for a single A outfielder. I say good riddance to a really crappy pitcher. However, I wouldv'e released him long ago. Glad the Sox could get someone in return but I wouldv'e preferred cash or perhaps a bottle of the Captain. Hehe!
Brewers 10
Weird, wacky game. I'll be honest, after the Sox fell behind 9-3, I focused mainly on the Ducks/Devils game and checked the score once and awhile so I missed most of the comeback. I did, however, see the last few innings and was thrilled to win this game. Had we lost tonight, We wouldv'e lost a series to the Milwaukee Brewers, the dregs of the NL Central. Although we did win, a few things concern me. Some of them are big things, some aren't so big.
1. Casey Fossum leaving in the first due to shoulder soreness. For anyone who criticised the Shea Hillenbrand trade, this is why we did it because we have NO depth in our pitching staff.
2. Kim and Person combining for 8 ERs in 4 innings. We needed those guys to pitch solidly but they didn't. Thankfully, we still came back and won.
3. Varitek had a sh*tty night defensively. He made two errors and allowed a Passed Ball. He most definately redeemed himself with his homerun in the 9th and a rare 2 for 4 performance.
4. That last pitch Timlin threw was horrible. Why would you even try to throw a high fastball on an 0-2 count to a man quite capable of hitting a long-ball on a night in which the ball was carrying.
Now with all that negativity aside, let's look at the positive aspects of the game. The fact that Todd Walker and Freddy Sanchez were the only position player to go hitless is fantastic. Almost every offensive player contributed something which pleases me tremendously. I mean 6 HRs from six players is rare. I think I heard one of the commentators say it was the first time the Sox did that since 1979. Speaking of commentators, I think Dennis "Driving Around Town" Eckersley has done a solid job filling in for Jerry Remy. Eck is quiet but his comments are insightful and I thoroughly enjoy having a pitcher's perspective in the booth.
Time for the Man Of The Game Award and tonight's MOTG is mister Kevin Millar. He was only in the game for but a few moments, but in those moments he contributed the biggest hit of the night for the Sox. Two outs with the bases loaded in the seventh, the Sox needad a big hit and pinch hitter Kevin Millar provided it with a Grand Slam. Although Lyon, Timlin, and Embree made solid outings and Varitek and Nixon hit the game tying and game winning HRs in the 9th, Millar's Grand Salami gave the Sox tons of hope. Here are the MOTG standings after two MOTGs awarded:
1. Trot Nixon - 1
2. Kevin "Moose" Millar - 1
Finally, bye bye to Matt White. The Sox traded his gigantic ERA to the Mariners for a single A outfielder. I say good riddance to a really crappy pitcher. However, I wouldv'e released him long ago. Glad the Sox could get someone in return but I wouldv'e preferred cash or perhaps a bottle of the Captain. Hehe!
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