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Entries from May 24th, 2008

Duchscherer Dominates Red Sox In 3-0 Win

May 24th, 2008 by Ian · 2 Comments ·

Justin Duchscherer was perfect for 5 innings and gave up 1 hit in 8 innings of work as the Oakland A’s beat the Boston Red Sox 3-0 in front of 33,468 fans at McAfee Coliseum. The loss for the Red Sox is their 6th straight on the road.
While Duchscherer wasn’t dominating hitters like Rich Harden [...]

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Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Oakland A's


Celtics Slam Pistons In Game3

May 24th, 2008 by Steve · 4 Comments ·

After losing Game Two at home, things looked bleak for the Boston Celtics as they headed to Detroit for Games Three and Four. Coming into Game Three the Celtics were yet to win on the road and by losing at home they were put in a position of having to win a road game in [...]

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Category: Boston Celtics · Detroit Pistons · NBA · Playoffs


Evening Red Sox Delight – 5/24

May 24th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·

Are the Boston Red Sox planning to move someone to shortstop to take over for Julio Lugo?
Here are the lineups for tonight’s game.
31-20
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, LF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. Mike Lowell, 3B
6. J.D. Drew, RF
7. Jason Varitek, C
8. Coco Crisp, CF
9. Alex Cora, SS
Josh Beckett, SP
26-23
1. Jack [...]

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Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Oakland A's


Picking Up The Blitz Ver 6.2

May 24th, 2008 by Steve · Comments Off ·

The City of Detroit is giving Boston a run for its money by having two teams contending for championships right now.
Currently the Detroit Red Wings are playing in the Stanley Cup Finals as they host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game One on Saturday night and Game Two on Monday night at the Joe Louis Arena. [...]

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Category: Boston Celtics · Detroit Pistons · Detroit Red Wings · NBA · NHL · Pittsburgh Penguins · Playoffs


Welker, Belichick Earn Honors

May 24th, 2008 by Steve · Comments Off ·

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker will be presented the 2008 Pop Warner Inspiration to Youth Award Saturday night at the 48th Annual All-American Scholar Banquet in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
Welker is receiving the award for his commitment to working with youth through the Patriots and his “83 Foundation” which provides underprivileged children in [...]

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Category: Awards · Hall of Fame · NFL · New England Patriots · Wesleyan Cardinal


And We’re Back

May 24th, 2008 by Steve · 3 Comments ·

As you well notice now we are back after being down for most of the day on Saturday. While some of the problems we experienced over the past week were on our end, this was not.
The hosting company used by Sox&Dawgs had some issues with a corrupt hard drive and had to take us and [...]

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Category: Blogosphere


For Those Who Blog We Salute You – 5/24

May 24th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·

Random Sox Theatre: Buffalo (Batting) Stance [Center Field]
Joe Girardi is My New Idol [Yankees Chick]
‘Sexy Sox Girls’ speak out [Red Sox Monster]
I Miss Your Broken China Voice. How I Wish You Were Still Here With Me. [Surviving Grady]
Bobblefoot [The Joy of Sox]
Voodoo Sabermetrics: Ryan Braun [Babes Love Baseball]
C.C. Sabathia farts in the dugout [Home Run [...]

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Category: Blogosphere · Videos


Boston Red Sox News & Notes – 5/24

May 24th, 2008 by Ian · 6 Comments ·

Last night, the Boston Red Sox headed into their game against the Oakland Athletics with a 7-game winning streak coming off of a perfect homestand. After the game was over, the streak was done and the Red Sox had now lost 5 consecutive road games. In fact, the Red Sox record on the road now [...]

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Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Oakland A's


Destination Red Sox Nation – 5/24

May 24th, 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
Brandon Moss went 2-for-3 but it wasn’t enough as the PawSox lost 6-4 to the Red Wings.
Jonathan Van [...]

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Category: Boston Red Sox · Greenville Drive · Lancaster Jethawks · Lowell Spinners · Minor Leagues · Pawtucket Red Sox · Portland Sea Dogs


Thomas, Ellis Lead A’s Past Red Sox 8-3

May 24th, 2008 by Ian · Comments Off ·

After a 7-0 homestand, the Boston Red Sox took to the field at McAfee Coliseum looking to continue their recent success. Unfortunately Tim Wakefield didn’t have his best stuff as the Oakland A’s beat the Red Sox 8-3 in front of 29,057 fans. The win snapped a 7-game winning streak for the Red Sox [...]

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Category: Boston Red Sox · MLB · Oakland A's