Archive for April, 2012

Lester Matches Verlander, But Sox Stumble in 3-2 Opening Loss to Tigers

April 5th, 2012 Matt Loede Posted in Game Stories

Jon Lester matched Justin Verlander for most of the day, and the Red Sox even scored a couple runs off Jose Valverde. It wasn’t enough. Austin Jackson hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers overcame Valverde’s blown save to beat the Red Sox 3-2 in Thursday’s opener. [...]

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Red Sox Rotation Solid As the Season Kicks Off

April 5th, 2012 Matt Loede Posted in Main

With it being Opening Day, let’s break down the Red Sox starting rotation: 1. LHP Jon Lester 2. RHP Josh Beckett 3. RHP Clay Buchholz 4. LHP Felix Doubront 5. RHP Daniel Bard When it comes to the top of the rotation, the Red Sox are as confident in their first three starters as any [...]

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