BOSTON RED SOX SWEPT OUT OF TAMPA BAY by 1st place RAYS

5teamparlay · Apr 27, 2008

(well the o's have to lose still)

ACE JAMES SHIELDS baffles BOSOX:

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)—James Shields threw a two-hitter for his first career shutout, Evan Longoria homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Josh Beckett and the Boston Red Sox 3-0 to complete a three-game sweep.
Tampa Bay has won six straight for its longest winning streak since a six-game run July 28-Aug. 3, 2005. The Rays (14-11) are three games over .500 for the first time since starting the season 3-0 in 2002. It’s also the latest in the season the Rays have ever been three games above .500.
Shields (3-1) struck out seven and walked one. Longoria made it 2-0 with a solo homer off Beckett in the seventh.

ACTION SHOT OF PAPI TODAY:

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RobFunk · Apr 27, 2008

Nice job by Tampa. I like seeing them win. Just not against the Sox

They definatly have their share of talent.

billhill999 · Apr 27, 2008

RobFunk said:
Nice job by Tampa. I like seeing them win. Just not against the Sox

They definatly have their share of talent.

Rays always give Sox fits.

Number_9 · Apr 27, 2008

billhill999 said:
Rays always give Sox fits.

Uh...

YEAR
1998: BOS won 9, TBD/TBR won 3.
1999: BOS won 4, TBD/TBR won 9.
2000: BOS won 6, TBD/TBR won 6.
2001: BOS won 14, TBD/TBR won 5.
2002: BOS won 16, TBD/TBR won 3.
2003: BOS won 12, TBD/TBR won 7.
2004: BOS won 14, TBD/TBR won 5.
2005: BOS won 13, TBD/TBR won 6.
2006: BOS won 10, TBD/TBR won 9.
2007: BOS won 13, TBD/TBR won 5.
2008: BOS won 0, TBD/TBR won 2.

RobFunk · Apr 27, 2008

I remember the game when Steve Trachsel beat Pedro. Pedro really disliked Tampa.

rjt721 · Apr 27, 2008

RobFunk said:
I remember the game when Steve Trachsel beat Pedro. Pedro really disliked Tampa.

I remember Brian Daubach getting thrown at about 10 times and almost being assaulted by Roberto Hernandez.

texansfan · Apr 27, 2008

I approve of this sweep.

hawkeye171 · Apr 27, 2008

Hope the Rays can continue their winning ways. Remember, they travel to Boston next weekend. But it's clear, the Yankees and Red Sox are not head and shoulders above everyone else. If you listen to their fans, it's a different story, but the standings tell the truth.

romer · Apr 28, 2008

billhill999 said:
Rays always give Sox fits.

they give yankees fits.

billhill999 · Apr 28, 2008

romer said:
they give yankees fits.

Not as much as the 3 west coast teams. (LA/SEA/OAK)

TomBrady#1 · May 21, 2008

Sox rolling...like 6 in a row. Ellsbuiry and Pedroia are starting to heat up.!

5teamparlay · May 22, 2008

Boston has the best HOME FIELD advantage bar none IMO going on a couple years now. 20-5 TY, that's sick in BASES.

Fishhead · May 22, 2008

5teamparlay said:
Boston has the best HOME FIELD advantage bar none IMO going on a couple years now. 20-5 TY, that's sick in BASES.

Possible reasons.......

1. Good defense in CF and RF.......where the OF is spacious at Fenway.

2. Ortiz and Manny having hitting traits built perfectly for Fenway........and the Red Sox have many hitters that draw bases on balls, which will kill opposing pitchers in this park.

3. Believe the fans(admittedly rude), definetly give them an edge at home............how many consecutive sellouts are they working on?

VIEJODINOSAUR · Jun 29, 2008

Just bumping for the upcoming series...just saving time for Wil and a few others....

5teamparlay · Jun 29, 2008

HEY BOSTON

BOHICA in TAMPA.

Mr.Smith · Jun 29, 2008

Masterson Vs Shields

looks like Boston will be about +135.

Shields numbers vs Boston are subpar. only thing that worries me is the Red Sox are mediocre away from home. But Im going Boston if its that high.

RobFunk · Jun 29, 2008

I have been pumped about this for almost a week now. I can't even wait to play these little girls.

billhill999 · Jun 29, 2008

Sox hit Shields pretty good .282 (33-117) take Papi's 7-14 out of the equation that number comes down to 26-103 or about .257.

Masterson faced the Rays once, 6/3, going 6 innings, giving up 6 hits, Pena hurt him with a 3 run bomb, but still got the win.

Game is pretty much even up, I'm with Smith, if I can get +130 or better on an even up game, I'll take it.

Mr.Smith · Jun 29, 2008

Shields ERA is like 5.8 vs Boston career. He's good though, no doubt of that.

Masterson is holding opponents to a .196 batting average. I guess what 50/50 crowd? lots of Bawston fans in the seats.

Papelbon will bring fire if he gets in. Remember, he taunted the Rays with the "its not over" about the brawl. This is the kind of game where he's extra pumped. If he gets in with a lead, really doubt he gives it up tomorrow.

Its gonna be a spirited game.

Mr.Smith · Jun 29, 2008

for those in the Tampa area, place your bets and I think a trip to the ballpark is in order tomorrow. Looks like a good one on tap.

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