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8/2-8/5 Red Sox vs. Yankees Series Thread
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Post by James Dunne on Aug 2, 2018 8:53:58 GMT -5
8/2 Red Sox (LHP Brian Johnson 1-3, 3.45, 60.0 IP, 52K:20BB) vs. Yankees (LHP C.C. Sabathia 6-4, 3.53, 104.2 IP, 85K:31BB) 7:10 pm ET, NESN/WEEI 8/3 Red Sox (RHP Rick Porcello 13-4. 4.03, 131.2 IP, 126K:33BB) vs. Yankees (RHP Luis Severino 14-4, 2.94, 137.2 IP, 157K:33BB) 7:10 pm ET, NESN/WEEI 8/4 Red Sox (RHP Nathan Eovaldi 4-4, 3.80, 64.0 IP, 58K:8BB) vs. Yankees (RHP Luis Cessa 4-1, 3.10, 20.1 IP, 16K:8BB) 4:00 pm ET, FS1/WEEI 8/5 Red Sox (LHP David Price 11-6, 3.97, 122.1 IP, 119K:36BB) vs. Yankees (RHP Masahiro Tanaka 9-2, 3.84, 98.1 IP, 100K:25BB) 8:00 pm ET, ESPN/WEEI MLB StandingsRed Sox Hitting StatsRed Sox Pitching StatsMLB ScoreboardMLB TransactionsA note regarding moderating of the gameday threads in 2018: As the disclaimer has always said, in the past, we have been very liberal in moderating the Gameday threads. They're meant to be a lot less formal than other threads on the forum, so to moderate them the same way would be silly. However, we do ask posters to maintain a certain level of decorum in these threads, and we plan on moderating the Gameday threads a little more actively this season. In particular, we ask that posters refrain from being overly repetitive with their posts (if you've made your point, let it go), refrain from monopolizing the discussion (if you are making more than a couple posts in a row, you probably need to slow down a little bit), and of course, follow the Ground Rules ( link). The point is to make these threads worth participating in and fun for all posters, from our long-time fixtures to people just signing up today. -The Management
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Post by soxfansince67 on Aug 2, 2018 9:14:56 GMT -5
Any Xander health updates anywhere!?
So ready for this series - let's bring it and bury the MFYs!
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Aug 2, 2018 9:28:46 GMT -5
Any Xander health updates anywhere!? So ready for this series - let's bring it and bury the MFYs! Drellich said yesterday he will likely miss the first 1-2 games. I'm going to Saturday's game. I think thats the one I feel best about. One thing I am wondering, is if Brian Johnson has a good game Thursday, does he keep his rotation spot? |
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Post by iakovos11 on Aug 2, 2018 9:34:37 GMT -5
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Post by Guidas on Aug 2, 2018 9:42:44 GMT -5
I hate these guys. A sweep buries them, I am hoping for the Sox to take 3 but a split works.
As and aside, Happ should be banned from the park as hoof and mouth is highly contagious, and pitchers especially tend to wet their fingers before touching the ball when they’re off the mound.
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Post by Don Caballero on Aug 2, 2018 9:43:21 GMT -5
I'm feeling good about this, we only need a split but it could be the ideal time to bury them.
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Post by jimed14 on Aug 2, 2018 9:53:43 GMT -5
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Aug 2, 2018 10:01:33 GMT -5
I'm feeling good about this, we only need a split but it could be the ideal time to bury them. I'm always nervous about the Yanks. I've been to way too many games against the Yanks where they kill us and their fans celebrate obnoxiously in our park. |
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Post by manfred on Aug 2, 2018 10:18:35 GMT -5
Bummed we missed Gray. But he did his job... losing to the Orioles in what had to be this season’s premier unpitcher’s duel.
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Post by jimed14 on Aug 2, 2018 10:23:45 GMT -5
Bummed we missed Gray. But he did his job... losing to the Orioles in what had to be this season’s premier unpitcher’s duel. At least the Yankees also miss Pomeranz. |
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Aug 2, 2018 10:29:05 GMT -5
From NESN:
Game 1: Brian Johnson (1-3, 3.45 ERA) vs. CC Sabathia (6-4, 3.53 ERA) The Red Sox were expected to trot out Chris Sale to begin the series, but the left-hander was placed on the 10-day disabled list with left shoulder inflammation, so Johnson will get the nod. Johnson has been stellar as a starter this season, posting a 1-1 record with a 1.80 ERA in six starts. New York will counter with the veteran Sabathia, who has struggled over his last three starts, going 0-1 with a 6.46 ERA. He is 1-0 with a 4.09 ERA against the Red Sox this year.
Game 2: Rick Porcello (13-4, 4.03 ERA) vs. Luis Severino (14-4, 2.94 ERA) A Friday night showdown at Fenway Park will feature the 2016 AL Cy Young Award winner and one of the best young pitcher’s in the game. Porcello has been consistent for the Sox all season but has posted mixed results against New York this year, going 1-0 with a 3.65 ERA in two starts this year. In his last start, he gave up five runs in 5 1/3 innings. The Yankees will turn to their ace in Game 2, hoping he can right a ship that his hit the rocks recently. The 2018 All-Star has gone 1-2 with an 8.84 ERA in his last four starts.
Game 3: Nathan Eovaldi (4-4, 3.80 ERA) vs. J.A. Happ (11-6, 4.05 ERA) Boston’s trade deadline acquisition was dominant in his Red Sox debut. Eovaldi tossed seven shutout innings in a win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, and he’ll look to further ingratiate himself with Red Sox Nation by shutting down a Yankees offense that will be without Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez. Happ, who the Yankees acquired before the deadline, was diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease Tuesday, but is expected to make the start. The last time he faced the Red Sox, Mookie Betts won an epic 13-pitch battle by crushing a grand slam off the left-hander.
Game 4: David Price (11-6, 3.97 ERA) vs. Masahiro Tanaka (9-2, 3.84 ERA) Price’s last start against the Yankees was abysmal, but the left-hander has bounced back surrendering only seven runs in the four starts since the July 1 loss to New York. The left-hander tossed a gem in his last start against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing one run over eight strong innings. The Yanks will close the series with Tanaka who has been nails of late, going 2-0 with a 1.75 ERA over the past 28 days. Read more at: nesn.com/2018/08/red-sox-vs-yankees-preview-how-pitching-rotations-lineup-for-critical-series/ |
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Aug 2, 2018 10:39:04 GMT -5
I don't know where else to put this:
Christopher Smith Verified account
@smittyonmlb
1m1 minute ago
Steven Wright injury: Boston Red Sox RHP says, 'I just think the workload was too much, too soon as starter'
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Post by jerrygarciaparra on Aug 2, 2018 10:43:13 GMT -5
To quote my favorite goombah saying when I am waging war on a vigilante mission in GTA 4
I live for this shit.
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Aug 2, 2018 10:59:07 GMT -5
I don't know where else to put this: Christopher Smith Verified account @smittyonmlb 1m1 minute ago Steven Wright injury: Boston Red Sox RHP says, 'I just think the workload was too much, too soon as starter' Just read the article he posted too. Dombrowski says "we think we're going to get Eduardo back" and "we think we have a chance to get Wright back." Not great news. |
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Post by GyIantosca on Aug 2, 2018 11:17:09 GMT -5
I can’t believe what I heard from Cashman, what a whiner.
All day yesterday there were talking about our games being against better teams and the MFY playing easier schedule. There’s something they missed they have a West coast swing and Seattle and Oakland are trying so that’s good.
Also we have Astros and Cleveland but it keeps us sharp and we get a good look at them. I can’t wait till we heal up. I will take a split.it was funny the Yanks lost to the Orioles.
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Aug 2, 2018 11:22:14 GMT -5
I can’t believe what I heard from Cashman, what a whiner. All day yesterday there were talking about our games being against better teams and the MFY playing easier schedule. There’s something they missed they have a West coast swing and Seattle and Oakland are trying so that’s good. Also we have Astros and Cleveland but it keeps us sharp and we get a good look at them. I can’t wait till we heal up. I will take a split.it was funny the Yanks lost to the Orioles. He also is kind of right, the Yankees have played us tough. It would be poetic justice if the Yankees barely lose the division and the Orioles seriously help us win it by winning a bunch of 1 or 2 run games against the Yankees, given that the Orioles acted like they won the World Series when they eliminated us in 2011. |
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Post by nomar on Aug 2, 2018 11:36:28 GMT -5
I hate these pitching matchups
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Post by jimed14 on Aug 2, 2018 11:51:34 GMT -5
I hate these pitching matchups Sabathia and Severino have been awful lately so we have that going for us. Johnson and Eovaldi are on hot streaks. |
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Post by manfred on Aug 2, 2018 12:14:04 GMT -5
I hate these pitching matchups Sabathia and Severino have been awful lately so we have that going for us. Johnson and Eovaldi are on hot streaks. I agree with this... in fact, given the Sox’ two best pitchers are on the DL, these matchups are about as favorable as one could hope for. Anyway... no Judge. That is probably bigger than anything. |
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Post by ericmvan on Aug 2, 2018 12:29:54 GMT -5
I hate these pitching matchups Sabathia and Severino have been awful lately so we have that going for us. Johnson and Eovaldi are on hot streaks. And Tanaka's two worst starts of the season are his two versus us. And Luis Cessa may take Happ's start on Saturday, and if he doesn't, Happ will be pitching with or recovering from "fever, sore throat, feeling unwell, and loss of appetite."
So you've got one sick guy and three who need huge 180 turnarounds in their track records. |
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Post by iakovos11 on Aug 2, 2018 12:32:40 GMT -5
Biggest factor this weekend is whether Sox offense returns to pre-AS break form or if they continue the struggle as they have as of late.
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Post by jimed14 on Aug 2, 2018 12:34:02 GMT -5
The main questions heading into this series is which Porcello and Price will show up? And when will Mookie and JDM break out of their "slumps" and go back to being super human?
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Post by kingofthetrill on Aug 2, 2018 12:37:06 GMT -5
With Judge and Sanchez out I wouldn't mind if Stanton is walked every single at bat.
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Post by mobaz on Aug 2, 2018 12:44:32 GMT -5
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Post by rjp313jr on Aug 2, 2018 14:06:12 GMT -5
Was probably me you were thinking of and what stands out to me there is that the two teams I care most about how we play against (Houston and New York) are at the top of the list in terms of playing well against good competition. There’s a lot to be said with this team bringing it night after night and never slee walking thru bad opponents. Certainly not complaining about this season, but for me, personally, I’ll feel better about the playoff chances if they play better against these teams. No one cares about the 2001 Mariners. |
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