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Red Sox and Rays: What I've Learned So Far
As I watched the 11 inning, five hour and 27 minute, back and forth affair between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox in game two of the ALCS I learned quite a bit about both squads...
Written by Kyle Flanagan about about 1 hour ago 1 comments -
The House That Tampa Destroyed
Thus far, the ALCS has been captivating to say the least. Game one was a pitchers’ duel. Dice K looked phenomenal, striking out nine and allowing only four hits in seven innings (Shields ...
Written by TheTakeover about about 23 hours ago 6 comments -
Terry Francona's Pitching Doesn't Add Up as Red Sox Lose In 11
Just think, if Josh Beckett only threw 39 pitches in that notorious side session a few weeks ago, maybe the Sox wouldn’t have been in a mess last night. It’s an understatement to say that the Ace wasn’t himself last night...
Written by Max Sullivan about 1 day ago 1 comments -
What's Wrong With Josh Beckett?
In his postseason career, Josh Beckett has been nearly un-hittable. Not so in his two starts this postseason. Last night, Josh Beckett gave up eight runs, yes eight...
Written by Robert Speigle about 1 day ago 5 comments -
Rays-Red Sox: ALCS Game Three Fan Reaction
If Tampa Bay Rays fans thought that the ALCS might be lost, B.J. Upton's sacrifice fly gave them some new life. That being said, the series now shifts to Boston for two games...
Written by Ben Weixlmann about about 1 hour ago 0 comments -
Joe Maddon's So Cool
I like Joe Maddon. He plays it so cool, no matter the situation. B.J. Upton hit a 400-foot home run to tie the game in the first inning tonight, and all Joe Maddon did was pucker his lips like he was Derek Zoolander...
Written by Brian P about 1 day ago 0 comments -
ALCS Game 2 : a Classic From the Start
The Rays and the Red Sox traded blows all night. The Red Sox would score, the Rays would answer. It is great to see a back and forth game like that. Being at the game, it has to be the best game I have ever attended...
Written by Devon Rogers about about 23 hours ago 0 comments -
The View From Landsdowne Street: The Offense Woke Up, Beckett...Not So Much
The Red Sox must feel like Ivan Drago from Rocky IV. They landed punches...scratch that, they landed hay-makers against the Tampa Bay Rays in the form of four home runs, and yet still, ...
Written by Michael Lemaire about about 21 hours ago 0 comments -
TB 9, BOS 8: Homers pace Rays win
There were plenty of home runs and plenty of excitement in Game 2 of the ALCS between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay as the Rays took this one in extras, 11 innings to be exact, 9-8 on a sacrifice-fly from B...
Written by Evan Brunell about 1 day ago 0 comments -
TBS: Terrible Baseball Station
Okay, I'm really pissed off right now. Let me tell you why. It is partially because the Red Sox are losing 8-6 to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game Two of the ALCS. But mostly it is because of the terrible baseball coverage on TBS...
Written by Andrew Stephan about 1 day ago 16 comments -
ALCS Game Two: Pedroia the Destroia's Laser Show Doesn't Stop Rays
433 pitches, 24 hits, 17 runs, 14 pitchers, 11 innings, seven home runs, five hours and 27 minutes, and one heck of a ball game! That's what went on inside the dome at Tropicana Field Saturday ...
Written by Scott Stanton about 1 day ago 0 comments -
Red Sox- Rays: ALCS Game Two, Bet on Beckett, Right?
As time draws closer to the first pitch of ALCS Game Two at Tropicana Field, Red Sox nation sits wondering which Josh Beckett they are going to see take the mound this evening...
Written by Scott Stanton about 1 day ago 2 comments -
Rays-Red Sox: Game Two Preview
After a 2-0 loss in Game One, the Tampa Bay Rays will look to even the series with a win tonight. For Tampa Bay, Scott Kazmir will go (12-8, 3.49). For Boston, Josh Beckett will be on the hill (12-10, 4...
Written by Isaac Barrow about 2 days ago 0 comments -
Dice-K, luck lead Sox to 2-0 win; Boston leads the series 1-0
Welcome to October, Tampa Bay. The Rays and their fans, who created an atmosphere like that of a cicada-infestation with their cowbells echoing throughout Tropicana Field, learned an important lesson in their first ALCS game...
Written by Evan Brunell about 2 days ago 1 comments -
Upstart Rays Lose to Mighty Red Sox in Game One
While it may seem obvious that the Red Sox were putting the Rays in their place last night, I don't think that is the case. As the eternal optimist, I would like to point out that the Red Sox only scored two runs and left a lot of men on base...
Written by wayne chamberlain about 2 days ago 0 comments
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DICE-K WHISTLES THROUGH THE GRAVEYARD -- AGAIN
Whistling through the graveyard. That's the only way to describe it when Dice-K pitches.The Japanese hurler started the game inauspiciously when he loaded the bases -- on walks -- in the first...
Written by sean kennedy about 2 days ago 0 comments -
The View from Landsdowne Street: Red Sox Win the Battle, War Still To Come
Was there any better indicator of the future of this rivalry than in the eighth inning when the embodiment of the new-look Tampa Rays, Evan Longoria, squared off with the talented Justin Masterson ...
Written by Michael Lemaire about 2 days ago 0 comments -
Top 10 Things Overheard At The Trop Last Night
10: So this guy manages our team and announces Monday Night Football? 9: I think it is a dumb rule. I say, if the guys playing catch over on the sidelines catch the ball, it should count as an out...
Written by andy miller about 2 days ago 4 comments -
Lack Of Timely Hitting Cost Rays Opener
October is upon us and the Rays have already felt the ghostly effects of the season as their old phantom came back to haunt them: hitting with runners in scoring position. Indeed, hitting in general was a rarity for the Rays in this Game One...
Written by Deric Markham about 2 days ago 0 comments -
Red Sox-Rays: In-Game Thoughts
Welcome to the Game One live entry for the American League Championship Series. Tonight features the defending-champion Boston Red Sox against the upstart Tampa Bay Rays...
Written by Brad Frank about 2 days ago 0 comments -
Throwing It All Behind the Rays
I'm sitting here right now trying to watch the NLCS Game Two between the Phillies and the Dodgers, but I may have to turn off the TV pretty soon. The Phillies just scored four runs in the second inning, and have taken the lead...
Written by Bart Winkler about 2 days ago 0 comments -
10/10: Tampa in October
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (2-1) @ Tampa Bay Rays (2-1) Daisuke Matsuzaka (1-0, 5.40) @ James Shields (1-0, 4.26) 8:37 PM EDT | Tropicana Field (St...
Written by Evan Brunell about 2 days ago 0 comments -
MLB ALCS Series Preview: Red Sox vs Rays
It is only fitting that the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays meet to determine who will represent the American League in this year’s World Series...
Written by gozer about 2 days ago 0 comments -
No Hitter Dropped In Seventh
The Daisuke Matsuzaka Show has officially ended after six innings of work. The first pitch of the seventh inning was taken to right field by Carl Crawford that was immediately followed by a Cliff Floyd hit...
Written by Alex Potter about 2 days ago 0 comments -
2008 ALCS Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays
In a matchup of American League East Rivals, the division champion Tampa Bay Rays (97-65) face off against the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox (95-67) for the right to represent the A...
Written by Tien Nguyen about 2 days ago 0 comments
