[kbace6]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

As a die-hard Sox fan I had to agree with the obstruction call. I think it was obvious.

But I'm glad they woke up last night and played a good game. Tonight is the series in my opinion. Go Lester!

I think game 5 is always the most pivotal game. I expect a better performance from Wainwright, but on the other side of things, the more the Sox hitters see these pitchers, the better they should perform.

It will be interesting to see if the upms look in Lester's glove tonight for something other than rosin.

[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?

[justjim]

Sox have been their own worst enemy. Throwing the ball around like a bunch of Little League ball players. I know---easy for me to say!

[kbace6]

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

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

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?

Still slated to start game 6 which is on Wednesday. Yesterday would have been his normal bullpen day in-between starts. Generally a starter will pitch an inning or so in the bullpen (not in the game) in the middle of starts. I have seen this a time or two where the starter will pitch that inning in an actual game in the playoffs. Not unheard of.

Actually I don't think the starters are in shambles at all. Lester goes on normal rest tonight and the same with Lackey (Wed) and Peavy (Thurs). Bucholtz will be available for a few innings on Thurs.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by justjim

Sox have been their own worst enemy. Throwing the ball around like a bunch of Little League ball players. I know---easy for me to say!

The Cardinals have been doing the same thing. There have been a lot of bad defensive plays on both sides. The Cards also made a few bad base running decisions.

[CFrance]

Awesome game tonight. Lester, Uehara (sp), Ortiz. Go Sox.

[Fourpar]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Awesome game tonight. Lester, Uehara (sp), Ortiz. Go Sox.

...Back to Fenway. Yay!

One more ! Would be nice to win it at Fenway! Hasn't happened since 1918.

[tucson]

Originally Posted by Bosoxfan

One more ! Would be nice to win it at Fenway! Hasn't happened since 1918.

YES!!! I BELIEVE !!! :-)

[CFrance]

Didn't Fenway celebrate its 100th birthday this year? How cool would that be to win the Series there.

[BarryRX]

I cannot remember anyone having a Series like Papi is having. You can probably guess how much it pains me (as a Yankee fan) to say this, but the Red Sox seem to have a "we will not be beaten" attitude about them. I like it!

[Devo0007]

Is there any place to watch the world series w/ red sox fans in the villages ?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Can someone explain to me the logic behind taking the 3-0 pitch but the 3-1 count is considered the hitter's count? I know that baseball people have all the odds figured out, but when are they going to get a better pitch to hit than on 3-0 and why does that suddenly change when they get another ball on them?

[CFrance]

You know you're a Red Sox fan if...

14 ways to know you’re a true Red Sox fan | For The Win

I was looking for what the fans are singing occasionally (not Sweet Caroline) when I ran across this. Pretty funny.

Go Sox!