Wasted Opportunity
The Red Sox were able to get to Fausto Carmona last night essentially neutralizing the Cleveland Indians 2nd best weapon (behind C.C. Sabathia). But the Red Sox wasted the opportunity by pitching poorly themselves, early and late.
Curt Schilling fell hard to Earth as far as his post-season reputation is concerned and Eric Gagne proved once and for all he should not be on the playoff roster. He has not had a stretch since being acquired where one could say he has been effective. If the Red Sox are lucky enough to advance, I think Eric Gagne will get an early vacation. Good luck in free agency Eric.
Javier Lopez looked scared and Jon Lester ineffective. I just don't know how the Red Sox could allow 7 runs in the 11th (I only saw 4 of them cross the plate). A very big letdown. Demoralizing in fact.
In Cleveland Monday night for a 7:07pm start (or whenever Fox gets around to allowing the first pitch). The Red Sox better hope their veteran leadership core will help the team forget this loss and back to their winning ways. Daisuke Matsuzaka v. Jake Westbrook. If you can't tell, I think this loss was a bad one.
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would have...could have...should have
despite all that bad pitching, there was a great shot at winning in the bottom of the 10th with Youk up. That liner ...coulda...
Posted by: blmeanie | October 15, 2007 07:00 AM |
Its now a 5 game series, and with 3 in Cleveland and 2 in Boston, we effectively no longer have the home-field advantage.
As much as I love Wakefield, the guy, he scares me. If Dice loses tonight, I dont know how you dont throw Beckett in Game 4.
Posted by: Matt | October 15, 2007 11:24 AM |
Matt, I agree. Thus far in game 3, Matsuzaka has been more of the same. Wild, unable to throw consistently.
Posted by: Andy | October 15, 2007 08:07 PM |