On August 27th, 2006 Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester was scratched from his start against the Oakland A’s. Just 5 days later, it was announced he had cancer and would be out for the rest of the season. Just three months later, it was announced that Lester was cancer-free.
He was the first to arrive [...]
Entries from May 19th, 2008
Lester Throws No-Hitter
May 19th, 2008 by Ian · 2 Comments ·
Category: Boston Red Sox · Kansas City Royals · MLB
From Cancer Survivor to Champion to No-Hit Pitcher
May 19th, 2008 by Steve · 7 Comments ·
What can you say about Jon Lester? Two years ago he was diagnosed with cancer and we hoped he would get healthy and pitch. He comes back last season and in his debut dominated Cleveland as his parents watched from the stands.
Then in October he pitches the deciding game against Colorado and he becomes a [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · Kansas City Royals · MLB
Afternoon Red Sox Delight – 5/19
May 19th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
Tonight, the Kansas City Royals come into Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox. It’s a different Royals team now as manager Trey Hillman has them playing some good baseball. While the Royals are 1 game below .500, they only sit two games out of first place in the AL Central.
Speaking of Hillman, [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · Kansas City Royals · MLB
Watney Watching
May 19th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
Let me start out by first saying that I cannot take credit for the name of the post “Watney Watching”. The full credit goes to our friend David Scott over at Scott’s Shots.
A few weeks ago we brought you the first look at the NESN’s new Boston Red Sox field reporter Heidi Watney when she [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · NESN · Videos
Destination Red Sox Nation – 5/19
May 19th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
Destination Red Sox Nation is our look at how the minor league teams of the Boston Red Sox fare each night. Game story links and links to team stats and league standings are after the jump.
Pawtucket Red Sox
The PawSox split their doubleheader with the Yankees on Sunday.
Team Stats
International League Standings
Pawsox website
Portland Sea Dogs:
The Sea Dogs [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · Greenville Drive · Lancaster Jethawks · Lowell Spinners · Minor Leagues · Pawtucket Red Sox · Portland Sea Dogs
Boston Red Sox News & Notes – 5/19
May 19th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
The Boston Red Sox continued their recent dominance of National League teams this weekend when they swept the Milwaukee Brewers in a 3-game set. It wasn’t pretty the past two days though but still the three wins in 2 days vaulted them back into first place.
Yesterday we saw the return of “2006 Beckett”; you know [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Milwaukee Brewers
AL & NL East News – 5/19
May 19th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
Red Sox speedster Jacoby Ellsbury was finally caught stealing a base on Sunday.
Phil Stockman is making the most of his opportunity with the Braves.
Shannon Stewart is adjusting to his role as a reserve for the Blue Jays.
The Marlins are very close to signing Jacque Jones.
Steve Trachsel will finally make another start for the Orioles this [...]
KC Royals @ Boston Red Sox Pitching Matchups: 5/19-5/22
May 19th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·
Monday, May 19th @ 7:05 PM
Luke Hochevar (R) (3-2, 3.94) vs Jon Lester (L) (2-2, 3.95)
TV: NESN, MLB.tv
Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Game Day Audio
Tuesday, May 20th @ 7:05 PM
Gil Meche (R) (3-5, 5.98) vs Justin Masterson (0-0, 1.50)
TV: NESN, MLB.tv
Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Game Day Audio
Wednesday, May 21st @ 7:05 PM
Brett [...]
Category: Boston Red Sox · Kansas City Royals · MLB · Pitching Matchups
