2-0
Another remarkable game. Another one that ended happily.
Boston fans seem to be burying their team. I'm not, because I don't think the Boston players are giving up and that is one helluva lineup, despite their relative quietude last night. And "Flash" Gordon is giving me ulcers.
Jon Lieber (who the Yankees picked up in 2003 despite knowing he wouldn't pitch all year following surgery) was absolutely electric. Pedro struggled early, but despite about five hundred visits from Varitek and the Boston pitching coach (what was that all about? changing signs in the first inning?), he regained his...hem...footing and pitched as well as Pedro always pitches against the Yankees. Only Lieber, who got no ink prior to the start, pitched much, much better. And speaking of daddies, the interview with Lieber's father in the stands was hilarious; father and son both seem unfazed by it all.
And, once again, Ma-ri-a-no for the last four outs. The Times has a nice story about him and Jeter playing together in the minor leagues.
If it doesn't rain, Kevin "brick wall" Brown will face "Brandon" Arroyo tomorrow night in the fens. Last time Brown pitched at Fenway, at the start of the penultimate week of the season, I listened on the radio. Each time he delivered a pitch you could hear the awful clang of one ball after another smashing against the Monster in left field. A better performance is hoped for this weekend.
But remember, Yankee fans. All season long, Boston has been a mediocre club on the road and practically unbeatable at home. However, the news about Schilling seemed to have taken something out of his team yesterday, and the Yankees can smell it.
As for Schilling, he'll wear a custom boot/brace during tomorrow's bullpen session. If the tendon still can't be kept in place, the Red Sox will shut him down.
Meanwhile, El Duque has been seen smiling in the Yankee clubhouse. The "tired arm" may be stirring.
Boston fans seem to be burying their team. I'm not, because I don't think the Boston players are giving up and that is one helluva lineup, despite their relative quietude last night. And "Flash" Gordon is giving me ulcers.
Jon Lieber (who the Yankees picked up in 2003 despite knowing he wouldn't pitch all year following surgery) was absolutely electric. Pedro struggled early, but despite about five hundred visits from Varitek and the Boston pitching coach (what was that all about? changing signs in the first inning?), he regained his...hem...footing and pitched as well as Pedro always pitches against the Yankees. Only Lieber, who got no ink prior to the start, pitched much, much better. And speaking of daddies, the interview with Lieber's father in the stands was hilarious; father and son both seem unfazed by it all.
And, once again, Ma-ri-a-no for the last four outs. The Times has a nice story about him and Jeter playing together in the minor leagues.
If it doesn't rain, Kevin "brick wall" Brown will face "Brandon" Arroyo tomorrow night in the fens. Last time Brown pitched at Fenway, at the start of the penultimate week of the season, I listened on the radio. Each time he delivered a pitch you could hear the awful clang of one ball after another smashing against the Monster in left field. A better performance is hoped for this weekend.
But remember, Yankee fans. All season long, Boston has been a mediocre club on the road and practically unbeatable at home. However, the news about Schilling seemed to have taken something out of his team yesterday, and the Yankees can smell it.
As for Schilling, he'll wear a custom boot/brace during tomorrow's bullpen session. If the tendon still can't be kept in place, the Red Sox will shut him down.
Meanwhile, El Duque has been seen smiling in the Yankee clubhouse. The "tired arm" may be stirring.
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