Gameday Open Thread: ALDS Game 4

vs. Los Angeles Angels
8:37 pm
Fenway Park - Boston, MA
SP: Jon Lester vs. John Lackey
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Comments (326)

[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 5:11 PM

Bad news people. Lowell appears to be done.



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 5:25 PM

That is bad news. I have been registering to buy post season tickets many times, I finally got picked. This would be good news, except I am broke. I feel bad, because there are so many who would like this chance. I am going to see if I can come up with the money somehow. Just stinks, that it is when I don't have money. I can buy 2 tickets, not like I have any sox friends, besides this blog.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 5:26 PM

Let Texy know because she's been trying to get tickets.



[ ecl1958 ] says:
on October 6, 2008 5:29 PM

Aaaahhhh, shit, Ian.

It was painful to watch Mikey at the plate and in the field last night, so I'm not terribly surprised, but still...



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 5:36 PM

Ian - All I can say about that is "aw shit no."



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 5:40 PM

Here's the link which I failed to provide y'all. I won't be putting it up on my blog til later.

http://tinyurl.com/5xef5z



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 5:48 PM

As much as I want Mikey in the lineup, I am more concerned that he doesn't somehow cause further muscle damage. At this point, (as much as I hate to say this) it is more beneficial to both Mikey and the team for him to sit. I don't want to watch him visibly in pain, I already know he's tough, a great player, and a great teammate.

BEAT LA!!



[ Meghan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 6:32 PM

As much as I love the guy...Mikey's lack of range has been catching up with us. He seems to be hoping to draw walks instead of swinging at stuff he normally would. At the very least, he needs to take a few days off.

Also, we've still got Sean Casey, who, as far as I know, is still on the roster and had a .322 average during the season, but has yet to see an AB this post-season...did I miss some major news on him? Because I'd start him over Kotsay at this point. But what do I know...



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 6:37 PM

Meghan - There's no major news on Casey other than he's a slow runner. Francona said today that he wants the more agile and fastest first baseman out there since the Angels bunt well and are good base stealers.



[ Adam ] says:
on October 6, 2008 7:09 PM

Maybe Casey ran over Franconas dog? He can't even get a pitch hit at bat!



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 7:39 PM

Mikey's officially done:

http://tinyurl.com/42zzvg



[ LifelongSoxFan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 7:46 PM

Not surprised - I don't know why Tito even played him last night.



[ Meghan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:19 PM

Right now I am trying to figure out why the fuck I decided to wear flip-flops...it's pretty damn cold.



[ SoxPhan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:20 PM

Rays just beat the White Sox.

Crap.



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:23 PM

As much as I don't like the Rays, it's their first time in the post season, must be cool for them. I just really don't like the fact that most of their fans, have just joined the bandwagon recently. They don't have true fans, like the Sox do.



[ ecl1958 ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:34 PM

Karen...plus, they're formidable and we have to face them next! Eek.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:35 PM

They got booed during their celebration by the White Sox fans



[ ecl1958 ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:36 PM

Y'all, I had major issues sleeping last night and am about worthless at the moment. No idea whether I can even make it through the game, and I'll probably watch most of it from bed. But I did want to stop by and yell GO SOX very loudly, and I'll probably check back here after awhile.

Enjoy the game...



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:37 PM

I have been nauseous for hrs, Sager is not helping. Didn't realize how cute Gil is.



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:37 PM

Congrats to Gil, but I do feel bad for Mikey!

Why does Sager get to choose his own clothes?



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:38 PM

Hey everyone!



[ SoxPhan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:39 PM

Booing? Wow, folks from the South Side are harsh. I mean, I wouldn't be cheering, I'd just get up and leave in disgust. But sticking around to heckle is pretty low.

Then again, I live in Philadelphia. But I've never booed Santa Claus, I swear!



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:39 PM

Believe in Lester!!



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:40 PM

I can understand the not cheering for them but give them a little credit



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:40 PM

Hi all.

BEAT LA!



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:40 PM

I kind of feel happy for the Rays. Somehow. But if we advance, bye-bye Tampa.

Also, HI LESTER.



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:41 PM

Lester K!



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:42 PM

Lester-1-2-3...



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:42 PM

I'm debating about going back to the Trop to see sox and rays, if that is where they play. I hate that place so much, so loud, but cheap.



[ SoxPhan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:42 PM

Yay! Now if every 1/2 inning could be like that...



[ LifelongSoxFan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:42 PM

I'm in an uber bad mood about the Rays....



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:43 PM

Nice 1-2-3 inning Lester!

*If we advance*, I hope the games in Tampa are not the night before my early morning classes or the Memory Walk because I really want to try and make it out



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:43 PM

Great 1-2-3



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:45 PM

It's gonna be COLD at Fenway tonight!



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:46 PM

Well, according to the mlb postseason schedule webpage, Tampa will have the home field advantage if they play the sox.



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:49 PM

Well in that case, I could go to game 2 on the Saturday... and since my Uncle is coming down Wednesday with the family maybe he can get us *including me* (fingers crossed) tickets to the game.... who knows!



[ ecl1958 ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:49 PM

Jon looks good so far.

I missed the reason for Gil being congratulated...



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:50 PM

Gil is now on the ALDS roster in place of Mikey, after 11 seasons in the minors



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:55 PM

So thanks to everyone again for the dinner themes...
After all that, we had to postpone the vote until the next meeting because we had too many things to discuss.



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:55 PM

So thanks to everyone again for the dinner themes...
After all that, we had to postpone the vote until the next meeting because we had too many things to discuss.



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:55 PM

Sorry bout the double post, don't know what happened.



[ Avery ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:56 PM

Come on Lester. Find the strike zone.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:56 PM

at least ron darling is halfway tolerable. the other two i can do without again tonight



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:58 PM

Come on, Les. More pretty fastballs like that one.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:58 PM

Lester-KK



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:58 PM

YAAAH. THAT WAS GORGEOUS, LESTER.



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 8:59 PM

Lester KK!



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:01 PM

Sorry bout that. I had a moment. Lester's curveball makes me really enthusiastic.



[ LifelongSoxFan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:04 PM

J.D., Baby!!



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:04 PM

JD....lets go Jay-Bay



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:06 PM

UGH`



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:06 PM

dammit



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:06 PM

that was a waste. can't be stranding so many guys.



[ ecl1958 ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:08 PM

Thanks for the Gil info, folks. He must be unimaginably happy right about now.



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:09 PM

Gil is cool. He can't hit but he can play anywhere in the infield and even in the outfield (well) if need be.



[ Meghan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:11 PM

Bullpen game again?



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:12 PM

Chip Caray is an idiot. Mike Lowell cannot play in the ALCS even if he was healthy since he was removed from the roster.



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:15 PM

I cannot stand these announcers. Are there new guys in the ALCS or do we suffer thru them again?



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:17 PM

Aw crap.

Lester. Strikes, please.



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:17 PM

Get Vladi out!



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:17 PM

They are awful Kim....and maybe it's my bias, but they seem very pro-LA



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:18 PM

C'mon, Jonny. GET THE OUT.



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:18 PM

I miss Don & Jerry. Miss them... these guys suck.



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:20 PM

Come on. Get the out.



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:21 PM

Oh, Kotsay. Haha.



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:22 PM

Lit - tra - lee .... omg this guy cannot speak.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:22 PM

This is the ALCS crew



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:22 PM

Get the out, please Jon, preferably NOW. Thanks.



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:22 PM

Liza - I'm GameDay/TBS Hot Corner only right now. What about Kotsay?



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:22 PM

Nice Pedey. Nice



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:22 PM

DUSTIN PEDROIA FUCKING RULES



[ NHgal ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:22 PM

i agree. this announcers are absolutely terrible. i'm considering watching it on mute!!



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:22 PM

Pedie!!



[ ecl1958 ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:22 PM

Pedey for MVP. End of story.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:23 PM

If they would just let Darling do all the talking I'd be happy.

NICE PLAY PLEATS



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:23 PM

Kotsay ran into right fielder ump on his way to foul ball. Kind of pulled him with him while he ran.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:23 PM

PEDIE.....if I have to hear one more time about Vlad's "strike zone", I might throw something at the TV



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:23 PM

Kotsay got caught up with the umpire going for the foul ball



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:24 PM

Mac, he was chasing a pop up (it went foul) but the first base ump (Kerwin Danley, right?) was in the way so he started pushing Danley out of the way and ended up with is arm around his (Danley's) waist.

Sorry if that was incoherent. I think you get the idea.



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:24 PM

Thanks, Kim.

NICE JOB, PEDIE!



[ ecl1958 ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:25 PM

It was quite amusing, in any case.



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:25 PM

And thanks, Ian and Liza.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:26 PM

Honestly, why do they talk about vlad's strike zone. He doesn't have one. He'll swing at just about anything.



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:28 PM

Geez... at least it's a quick game tonight.



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:28 PM

I love the Miller commercial dude.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:29 PM

shhhhhhhhhhhhhh Kim, don't jinx it



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:31 PM

LesterKKK



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:31 PM

Lester-KKK



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:32 PM

Sorry Ian. Last night started bad with Teks 400 trips to the mound.



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:33 PM

Whats with all the broken bats in this series?



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:33 PM

That bat was scary.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:36 PM

We like 1-2-3 innings



[ ecl1958 ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:37 PM

Late comment: Kim, I love the Miller commercial dude too. He's so sassy it cracks me up every time.



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:37 PM

I'm calling a hit for Pedie.



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:39 PM

Ugh, when is it gonna come?



[ SoxPhan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:41 PM

Jessi: Pedie is saving his awesomeness for something really big. He's gonna be a hero sometime this postseason, mark my words.



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:42 PM

Yes!



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:42 PM

I hope you're right!



[ joyosity ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:42 PM

w00t!



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:43 PM

we like Angel errors....come on JD



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:48 PM

Crap. Crap. crap



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:48 PM

Damn damn damn it



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:48 PM

Ugh.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:48 PM

STOP stranding baserunners...



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:50 PM

Stop.
Stranding.
Basreunners.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:51 PM

anybody lose a pumpkin suit. Since Craig Sager appears to be wearing it.



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:52 PM

GMTI, Kristin.

Hmm. I haven't seen my Halloween costume. I should ask Sager.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:53 PM

GMTI?



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:54 PM

Sager has hit the new level of awful... Will it get worse as the post season goes along? What'll happen during the WS?



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:54 PM

This boy has become a man in a hurry?

His body has changed?

WTF are they talking about?



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:55 PM

Sager's suit is almost as bad as the red/zebra outfit a fan wore last night. I think I saw the pic on boston.com.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:56 PM

during the world series sager will be getting ready for the NBA since FOX has the world series.



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:56 PM

Great
Minds
Think
Alike



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:57 PM

Oh, wow, wait. That'd be GMTA.

I am in so much need of so much sleep it isn't funny.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:57 PM

ahhhh....my lingo ineptness ruins it =)



[ Lulu ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:57 PM

Will Fox have the ALCS?



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:58 PM

Nope TBS has the ALCS, FOX has the ALCS

http://tinyurl.com/4eyjwj



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:58 PM

Ian, Thank god. I can't stand him.



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 9:59 PM

Fantastic K



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:00 PM

LesterKKKK



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:00 PM

Karen, that dude in the red zebra suit... We had THOSE seats one night. They rock. Fun to sit there.



[ SoxPhan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:00 PM

BATS. NOW MORE THAN EVER.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:00 PM

If Lester didn't get that call, I'm afraid to see what might have happened.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:00 PM

Now how about a little run support for Jonny



[ Lulu ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:01 PM

WHew, able to breathe now.

Let's go bats!



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:02 PM

Good way to start the inning.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:02 PM

Kotsay!



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:03 PM

I know Ian and according to PitchTrax it wasn't a strike either. Same spot as the last one.



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:05 PM

Didn't even move the runner along. Damn it.



[ ecl1958 ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:05 PM

Hey folks...I'm too tired to keep running in here to make sporadic posts so am going to do the sensible thing and shut this computer down and just watch from the bed until I fall asleep. Hopefully when I see you next, it'll be at the ALCS!



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:05 PM

gahhh



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:05 PM

Why on God's green earth aren't we bunting the runner over?



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:06 PM

Tek is trying too and that isn't working either.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:06 PM

They should have had Jed doing before that though.



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:08 PM

Yes!



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:08 PM

Teky!



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:08 PM

Tek!...get him home Jacoby



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:08 PM

Ok the hit and run works for me but if Jed had bunted him over, Kotsay might be in.

COme on Jacoby. Nice deep fly ball or a single



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:09 PM

Need to get Kotsay home.



[ Jennie ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:09 PM

Now get him HOME!!!!



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:10 PM

Yes!



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:10 PM

Crappy hit but got him home.



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:11 PM

THANK GOD FOR A RUN!!!



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:11 PM

Thank you for the bobble Howie Kendrick



[ joyosity ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:11 PM

Yes! Go Jacoby! And Angels errors.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:11 PM

It wasn't pretty...but it worked...JACOBY!



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:11 PM

No error joy. Can't assume the double play



[ SoxPhan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:11 PM

WOOOO! JACOBY!!!



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:11 PM

Come on MVP



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:12 PM

Pedey!



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:12 PM

PEDIEEEEE



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:12 PM

Yes!! Woohoo!!



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:12 PM

whoever called that earlier. THANK YOU!!!1



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:12 PM

PEDIE....it was only a matter of time!!!!!!!!!



[ joyosity ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:12 PM

cabalitto!



[ jennie ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:12 PM

pedey!!!



[ SoxPhan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:13 PM

PEDIE!!!! See, I told you he was gonna do something great!



[ joyosity ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:13 PM

Thanks, Ian. Err, thanks Angels' mishandles. =)

Glad Pedey finally got a hit, and what a hit!



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:16 PM

Kotsay!



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:16 PM

Kotsay!



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:16 PM

Way to go Kotsay.



[ joyosity ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:16 PM

Wow, nice, Kotsay.



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:17 PM

Nice play, Kotsay



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:17 PM

And THIS is why Casey is not playing tonight.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:17 PM

we're so sleep deprived/excited-nervous in this house, my husband just said, "be right back, i'm gonna go throw out the laundry"...



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:18 PM

That's funny Kristin. Make sure he washes the garbage as well.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:18 PM

oh and....Kotsay...I love the mayor, but he wouldn't have made that play



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:19 PM

So, I leave for an inning, come back and see that Sox are up 2-0 and Pedie finally got a hit. NICE.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:19 PM

Now look Angels, this is how you play good defense



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:20 PM

I told him he is more then welcome to throw out the laundry....



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:21 PM

I am so sleep-deprived it is not even funny. Four or less hours of sleep a night for over a week now.

Kill me.



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:21 PM

Leave the cancer crap out of it.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:22 PM

Lerterific!!!



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:22 PM

JAYBAY, thank you



[ SoxPhan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:23 PM

Let's go bats!



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:25 PM

He wasn't close at ALL to hitting it over. Stupid announcers.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:26 PM

Ole Ole Ole Ole



[ Kim ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:29 PM

I love the etrade baby / clown commercial



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:32 PM

While I often want to choke these announcers, they have on more then one occasion called Lester :Brilliant:...at least they got one thing right



[ Avery ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:35 PM

Do you know what really bothers me? When people talk about Lester's cancer. Yes, he had an incredible comeback, but there's more to him than being a cancer survivor. Mikey Lowell survived cancer, and they don't mention it every time he starts. Maybe I'm wrong, but I think they should be talking about how he's the rock of this team. Kind of random, yes, but I was just looking at articles about him, and thats what popped out the most.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:36 PM

109 pitches for Lester.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:38 PM

Jedders...



[ Avery ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:39 PM

Yeah JED!
I'm jealous, my dad is at this game. Even though its cold, I wish I could be there.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:39 PM

AGAIN I ASK............WHY AREN'T WE BUNTING THERE?



[ joyosity ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:41 PM

Okay, 6 outs. We can do it!



[ SoxPhan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:43 PM

Oki? Oh, God.

I'm gonna need more ice cream.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:43 PM

icecream huh....i'm gonna need more beer



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:45 PM

Oki, makes me want to drink.



[ joyosity ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:47 PM

Haha, I just had some Ben & Jerry's.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:48 PM

relax. this is postseason Oki



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:52 PM

B&J's, I have some in my freezer, I was debating about that or chips in dip, maybe both. Post season is bad, my eating habits consist of snacking, I have given up on meals.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:53 PM

slider time



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:55 PM

ummmmmmmmmm why isn't Tek calling sliders



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:57 PM

wtf was that



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:57 PM

C'mon, Justin. GET THE OUT.



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:57 PM

Two strikes. Two outs. Let's go.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:57 PM

one more strike Justin...



[ jennie ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:57 PM

Fuck!!!!!!!!!



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:58 PM

Come on boys, I have enough stress in my life.... Plus I already brushed my teeth so no snacking for me :(



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:58 PM

Come on boys, I have enough stress in my life.... Plus I already brushed my teeth so no snacking for me :(



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:59 PM

Sorry bout the double post again...



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:59 PM

FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:59 PM

SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT

FUCK



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:59 PM

::moaning::



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:59 PM

FUCK



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:59 PM

WTF!!!!!!!!!!



[ Lulu ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:59 PM

D:



[ Kara ] says:
on October 6, 2008 10:59 PM

Not cool Red Sox, not cool.



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:00 PM

I can't believe it...no....



[ jennie ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:00 PM

fuck fuck fuck!!!!!



[ joyosity ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:00 PM

I'm afraid to refresh this page.



[ SoxPhan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:00 PM

NOOOOOOO!



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:00 PM

End this damn inning NOW!



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:00 PM

Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:00 PM

Aww Masterson...I feel bad for the kid.



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:00 PM

ARGH.

SHIT.

/caps



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:02 PM

Dear entire Red Sox players,
Game five is scheduled for Kol Nidre.
Win tonight or I will be royally pissed.
Lots of love,
Liza



[ Lindsay ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:03 PM

why the hell wasnt Paps brought in instead of Justin?



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:03 PM

Okay let's get the runs back and bring on the Papelboner for the 9th.



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:03 PM

*entire Red Sox team/all Red Sox players

Choose one. Whatever.

Thank you, J-Mast.



[ Lindsay ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:03 PM

why the hell wasnt Paps brought in instead of Justin?



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:03 PM

And Lester was robbed of a win, which he so richly deserved.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:03 PM

Because he threw 2 innings last night and will really only be effective for 1 inning tonight.



[ Lindsay ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:04 PM

He's come in to get 4 outs before...



[ Lindsay ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:05 PM

I guess...but i dont know.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:05 PM

Not when he's thrown 2 innings the night before



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:05 PM

Pedie...Papi...Youk...lets go boys



[ Lindsay ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:05 PM

I think Lester should've been in to start the inning. He was only at a little over 100 pitches.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:06 PM

Terry Francona said in the press conference papelbon was "available" meaning that if he had to go it would be for an inning.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:07 PM

It's easy to second guess now but it was the right call going to the bullpen.



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:07 PM

A home run would be nice right now. I don't think I can take extra innings again.



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:07 PM

They'll want Lester fully healthy if we advance to the ALCS.



[ Lindsay ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:07 PM

Ohh, I see.



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:09 PM

I can't do this again, not extra-innings, not a lose.



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:09 PM

*loss



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:10 PM

Okay who would be just joining the game to watch and suffer through their voices

DAMN



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:10 PM

Ahh shiiiittttt.

I guess it'll have to be a walkoff.



[ joyosity ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:13 PM

Walk off sounds good.



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:15 PM

This is bad.



[ Lulu ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:16 PM

How come the angels get hits and we can't?



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:16 PM

I might cry



[ jennie ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:16 PM

have we asked why masterson is still in?



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:16 PM

2 mores outs sans a run, please



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:17 PM

*headdesk*

C'mon, Sox. JUST GET THE OUTS.



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:18 PM

This is not helping my ability to study in the morning.



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:19 PM

Why was Masterson in at all? Look, I love the guy and he has been great during the season. But even during the first game the Angels hit the ball well.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:20 PM

Throw strikes MDC



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:21 PM

YES!!



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:21 PM

THANK YOU!



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:21 PM

THANK FUCKING GOD



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:21 PM

THANK YOU TEK!



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:22 PM

So good. Love ya Tek.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:22 PM

Ok boys...time for a walk off!!!!



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:23 PM

Well the PR lady for my nursing school will be happy in the morning since she went to elementary school with Tek!

Thank you boys for getting out of that inning!
Time for the bats!



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:23 PM

Pardon my french I do apologize. I was a little excited.



[ SoxPhan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:24 PM

Dear Red Sox,
Please get a run or two now. I really can't stay wake for another game that lasts into the wee hours of the morning.

XOXO,
SoxPhan



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:24 PM

Dear Red Sox,
Win. In nine innings. Please. For me?
Hugs and kisses,
Liza



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:26 PM

Dear Jason Bay,

Please hit a home run.

Sincerely,
Mac



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:27 PM

Bayyyyyyy



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:27 PM

BAY....pleaaaaaaaaaase get him home



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:28 PM

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWw



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:28 PM

funck you Texiera



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:28 PM

Damn you Teixiera



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:28 PM

DAMMIT.

Jed, now would be a nice time to drive in your long lost older brother.



[ Anonymous ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:29 PM

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:29 PM

YES YES YES



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:29 PM

JEDDERSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:29 PM

OMG
JED!!!!!!!!!!!



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:29 PM

Yes!!!! Woohoo!!!! so happy I can barely type.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:29 PM

Sorry that was me YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:29 PM

JED I FREAKING LOVE YOU!!!!



[ lone1c ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:29 PM

LowRBI for the SERIES CLINCHING-WIN!!!!!!!!!



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:30 PM

I can't stop shaking. Oh my fucking god.



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:30 PM

OMG. JED CARLSON LOWRIE, YOU WIN THE FUCKING UNIVERSE.



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:30 PM

HELL YEAH
Love you boys



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:30 PM

In case I didn't say it, YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:30 PM

who needs sleep!!!!!!!!!



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:30 PM

Masterson - you owe Jed drinks for the rest of your life



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:30 PM

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:31 PM

COULD IT BE SCRIPTED ANY BETTER I THINK NOT



[ SoxPhan ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:31 PM

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:31 PM

So does this kinda remind anyone of Bay's first game?



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:32 PM

Jessi - It totally does.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:32 PM

just to small note....the dreadlocked one would not have scored there



[ joyosity ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:32 PM

And good night everyone!



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:32 PM

That was so awesome.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:33 PM

I recently read an article about how are team is boring and milk-esque.....I say, I love our boring little white boys!



[ jennie ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:34 PM

Jeb!!!!!!!! Yeah! I can breathe again!!!!!



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:34 PM

Haha yes, the dreadlocked one never would've scored (but good old E6 would've never hit either).

Tek's play was fucking amazing back in the 9th.



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:34 PM

OMG. That was so epic.



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:35 PM

I am so no tired anymore!!!!



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:35 PM

Champagne and Paps good combo.



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:36 PM

Same here Danielle - I was so ready to go up to bed all sad and tired. HA. Not any more!

I doubt I will fall asleep any time soon.



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:36 PM

I so want nesn.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:36 PM

I have to request video for those of us without NESN...::Ian::



[ Anonymous ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:37 PM

it sucks living in CA and not having cable. Celebrating with the game cast is not the same...

BRING ON THE RAYS!!!!!!!



[ Aly ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:37 PM

Did anybody else see Jason Varitek sit down about 30 seconds after we won??



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:37 PM

Karen - same here.



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:38 PM

Yea Aly - he does that a lot. I remember watching him go into the dugout after some big game (either 04 ALCS or a WS). I think he needs to recollect himself.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:38 PM

I'll see what I can do. I can tell you right now I DID NOT get any of the locker room stuff from TBS because I didn't want to miss the NESN stuff.



[ jennie ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:38 PM

yes, thank you veritek!!!!



[ Danielle ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:39 PM

Night everyone!

Sleep well when you finally fall asleep!



[ Ian ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:40 PM

I do have the DVR going for full NESN coverage



[ Kara ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:40 PM

I like baseball.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:40 PM

we don't care about TBS and their ridiculous suits.....I vote for NESN to be a national station...I bet Eck wishes he was back with Remy and TC right now



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:42 PM

Nesn posts all coverage, but it takes them a couple of hours. Necn and Wbztv.com is also great at posting so much more than nesn.



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:43 PM

and while he didn't get the win tonight, we should pay homage to Lesters ERA this ALDS...0.00!!!



[ jules ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:43 PM

wooooooooooohooooooooooooooooo!

It has been a epic crappy day, but this win makes me happy. deliriously happy!



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:44 PM

I'm watching the highlights of this game - our defense completely won it for us (especially Kotsay with all of his grabs and stretches).



[ Kristin ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:46 PM

Josh in the locker room...beer in one hand....champagne in the other!



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:48 PM

They just had hoses on the field. Yeah I saw Josh, and then there was paps pouring both in his mouth.



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:52 PM

Paps and sager, good.



[ Karen ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:52 PM

Champagne on Sager, so good.



[ lone1c ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:53 PM

Paps and Sager and Masterson and guest soaking appearance by Lowrie, BETTER.



[ Jessi ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:54 PM

Haha I loved Masterson's reaction: Yea it didn't go as planned but it gave Jed the chance to have the GAME-WINNING HIT!! (as Pap and others start to spray champagne and pour beer)

I'm glad that he isn't dwelling on his performance.



[ Mac ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:54 PM

Simply enough, this stuff never gets old.



[ Liza ] says:
on October 6, 2008 11:58 PM

Can I reiterate the request for celebration vids, TG?

I love this team. So much.



[ Mac ] says:
on October 7, 2008 12:01 AM

I second that request. Celebration vids would be awesome. A million thanks in advance.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 7, 2008 12:04 AM

NESN hasn't shown much of the celebrating



[ Karen ] says:
on October 7, 2008 12:09 AM

necn.com has a masterson video



[ Karen ] says:
on October 7, 2008 12:13 AM

justin is adorable.



[ Karen ] says:
on October 7, 2008 12:16 AM

boston.com has some pics.



[ Ian ] says:
on October 7, 2008 12:22 AM

at the next NESN commercial break. I'll stop the DVR and start getting the interviews up. Best bet is check in about 2 hours if you're up or in the morning.



[ Bethie ] says:
on October 7, 2008 3:18 AM

Guys, I was there. It was awesome. I have no voice left.

I have never gone so ape shit for something in my life as I did last night. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!




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