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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

How about some strange endings to games this year. Three of the four games ended with bizarre plays.

The thing about this series is that every game has been pivotal. T
When the Sox won game 1 it gave them a huge advantage. It meant that they only had to win three game with three in Boston and three in St Louis. Then when they lost the second game, it meant that St Louis only had to win three games with three at home and without a DH. Then when the Cards won game three I thought it was pretty much all over unless the Sox could win game four. Now that they've won game four it's three game series with two games in Boston and Ortiz and Napoli in the lineup together.
The only downside for the Sox now is that their pitching rotation is a mess. I still cannot fathom what Farrell was thinking bringing in Lackey when Tazawa looked so good. Lackey hasn't pitched out of the bullpen for a long time and came very close to throwing the game away.

They have a great formula with Tazawa in the eighth and Uehara in the ninth. I see no reason why they couldn't get four or five our each from Tazawa and Uehara if necessary.
Can anyone explain why Lackey was brought in? Is he going to be able to start game 6 as a result of this and is he does, will his pitch count be limited?

As best as I can tell, they decided to have Lackey NOT throw in his normal side session (3 innings or so) yesterday and save those tosses for the game in a much more intense 1 inning. Thus giving the bullpen a bit more of a rest. Yes I know most of them threw in the game anyway, but it did save them an inning extra that I do not think any of them had in them. Plus the big advantage is it kept Morales out of the game altogether.

I suspect Lackey will be fine for game 6 since yesterday was his day to throw on the side anyway. And don't be suprised if it goes to game 7 you will see some of Buchholtz too.

GO SOX!
-KB