At the end of Week 3
AFC East
NYJ - 3-0
NE - 2-1
BUF - 1-2
MIA - 0-3
AFC North
BAL - 3-0
CIN -2-1
PIT - 1-2
CLE - 0-3
AFC South
IND - 3-0
JAX - 1-2
HOU - 1-2
TEN - 0-3
AFC West
DEN - 3-0
SD - 2-1
OAK - 1-2
KC - 0-3
NFC East
NYG - 3-0
PHI - 2-1
DAL - 2-1
WAS - 1-2
NFC North
MIN - 3-0
GB - 2-1
CHI - 2-1
DET - 1-2
NFC South
NO - 3-0
ATL - 2-1
CAR - 0-3
TB - 0-3
NFC West
SF - 2-1
SEA - 1-2
ARZ - 1-2
STL - 0-3
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
NYG 24 - TB 0 F; NYJ 24 - TEN 17 F
The Giants shut out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday by the score of 24-0, and the Jets defeated the Tennessee Titans 24-17. After the loss, Tampa Bay named Josh Johnson their starting quarterback over Leftwich.
Giants:
Manning (QB) - 14/24, 161 yds, 2 td
Jacobs (RB) - 26 att, 92 yd, TD
Smith (WR) - 7 rec, 63 yd, TD
S. Moss (WR) - 1 rec, 18 yd, TD
Bucs:
Leftwich (QB) - 7/16, 22 yd, 1 INT
J. Johnson (QB) - 4/10, 36 YD
NYG (3-0)
Jets:
Sanchez (QB) - 17/30, 171 yd, 2 td, 1 int
Washington (RB) - 12 att, 46 yds
Jones (RB) - 14 att, 20 yds
Cotchery (WR) - 8 rec, 108 yds, 1 td
Hartsock (TE) - 1 rec, 2 yds, 1 td
Titans:
Collins (QB) - 15/37, 170 yds, 1 td, 2 int
Johnson (RB) - 22 att, 97 yds
White (RB) - 7 att, 27 yds, 1 td
Washington (WR) - 2 rec, 25 yds, 1 td
Giants:
Manning (QB) - 14/24, 161 yds, 2 td
Jacobs (RB) - 26 att, 92 yd, TD
Smith (WR) - 7 rec, 63 yd, TD
S. Moss (WR) - 1 rec, 18 yd, TD
Bucs:
Leftwich (QB) - 7/16, 22 yd, 1 INT
J. Johnson (QB) - 4/10, 36 YD
NYG (3-0)
Jets:
Sanchez (QB) - 17/30, 171 yd, 2 td, 1 int
Washington (RB) - 12 att, 46 yds
Jones (RB) - 14 att, 20 yds
Cotchery (WR) - 8 rec, 108 yds, 1 td
Hartsock (TE) - 1 rec, 2 yds, 1 td
Titans:
Collins (QB) - 15/37, 170 yds, 1 td, 2 int
Johnson (RB) - 22 att, 97 yds
White (RB) - 7 att, 27 yds, 1 td
Washington (WR) - 2 rec, 25 yds, 1 td
ATL 10 - NE 26 F
Matt Ryan's return to New England was tarnished on Sunday by Tom Brady and the Patriots. The Pats came out on top to the tune of a 26-10 victory, one week following their disappointing loss to the Jets. Randy Moss, who was questionable (back) played while Wes Welker sat out for a second straight week.
Tom Brady(NE): 25/42, 277 yds, 1 td
Matt Ryan (ATL): 17/28, 199 yds
Fred Taylor (NE): 105 rushing yds, 1 td
Chris Baker (NE): 2 rec, 42 yds, 1 td
Michael Turner (ATL): 15 att, 56 yds, 1 td
Tom Brady(NE): 25/42, 277 yds, 1 td
Matt Ryan (ATL): 17/28, 199 yds
Fred Taylor (NE): 105 rushing yds, 1 td
Chris Baker (NE): 2 rec, 42 yds, 1 td
Michael Turner (ATL): 15 att, 56 yds, 1 td
Start Spreadin' the News
On June 11, 2009, the New York Yankees left Fenway Park having not figured out their rivals in 8 straight tries - watching the Red Sox celebrate 8 consecutive wins over the Yankees, making them the laughing stock of the MLB. Even the Mets found a way to beat Boston, and they only had three opportunities.
On September 27, 2009, the New York Yankees celebrated for the first time on the pitcher's mound of the new Yankee Stadium, having swept Boston for the second consecutive series in the Boogie Down - winning their 9th game against Boston in 10 tries since 0-8 - but more importantly, claiming a divisional championship and solidifying home-field advantage throughout the post-season.
Throughout April, May, and June, and until the two teams' fourth series on August 6th at Yankee Stadium, the word throughout baseball was that the Yankees couldn't beat the Red Sox, that the Yankees wouldn't beat the Red Sox. The Yankees have gone out and spent so much money on Sabathia, and Burnett, and Teixeira, and can't even beat Boston once.
How quickly all that changed.
August 6th was the turning point, as the Yankees and Red Sox squared off in a 4 game series at the new Yankee Stadium - a series that New York would eventually sweep, thanks to solid pitching and timely hitting. From the A-Rod homerun in the bottom of the 15th off Tazawa -- wait -- A-Rod...clutch?! That has been an oxymoron until recently. Saturday afternoon, CC Sabathia makes quick work of the Sox, shutting them out for what would be his first of two scoreless performances against Boston in '09.Then the Sunday night game that solidified the sweep. Let's recap, shall we? A-Rod homerun bottom of the 7th to crack a scoreless tie. 1-0 Yanks. Victor Martinez 2-run homerun in the top of the 8th off reliever Phil Coke, who ironically had been brought in to flip Victor Martinez around to face the bigger part of the ballpark. Sox up 2-1. 2 outs Bottom 8, flame-throwing reliever Daniel Bard on the hill. After making the number 9 hitter and Derek Jeter look absolutely comical against his fastball, Johnny Damon sends a Johnny Rocket over the right-centerfield wall, promptly followed by a Mark Teixeira "Tex" Message into the 3rd deck down the rightfield line.
Had the Magic returned to the Bronx? Had "Mystique" and "Ora" emerged from the shadows to show their lovely faces for the first time in the new digs? It certainly appeared so.
From 0-8 to 4-8.
Let's head to Fenway Park, two weekends following the Boston Massacre of '09. The first two games couldn't have been uglier, the Yankees bludgeoning Boston in Game one 20-11 (yes, this was a baseball game) and the Sox returning the favor on Saturday (against A.J. Burnett, who has had quite a fun time at Fenway this season) beating the Yankees 14-1. Then the Sunday night game during which the Yankees sent 5 homeruns off Josh Beckett flying around Beantown - winning the series 2 games to one.
From 4-8 to 6-9
Then this past weekend. It was a series without much contest. The Yankees solidified themselves as kings of the American League east, winning 9-5 Friday night behind Joba Chamberlain, 3-0 Saturday afternoon behind CC Sabathia, and 4-2 Sunday afternoon behind Andy Pettitte. The Yankees, with the weekend sweep of the Sox have become a 100-win team, winning 100 games for the for the 4th time this decade ('02, '03, '04, '09).
So it is the Yankees went from 0-8 to 9-9 against the Red Sox when most people doubted them off the face of the earth. With the recent weekend sweep, the Yankees have gone 9-1 against the Sox in their last 10 games.
On September 27, 2009, the New York Yankees celebrated for the first time on the pitcher's mound of the new Yankee Stadium, having swept Boston for the second consecutive series in the Boogie Down - winning their 9th game against Boston in 10 tries since 0-8 - but more importantly, claiming a divisional championship and solidifying home-field advantage throughout the post-season.
Throughout April, May, and June, and until the two teams' fourth series on August 6th at Yankee Stadium, the word throughout baseball was that the Yankees couldn't beat the Red Sox, that the Yankees wouldn't beat the Red Sox. The Yankees have gone out and spent so much money on Sabathia, and Burnett, and Teixeira, and can't even beat Boston once.
How quickly all that changed.
August 6th was the turning point, as the Yankees and Red Sox squared off in a 4 game series at the new Yankee Stadium - a series that New York would eventually sweep, thanks to solid pitching and timely hitting. From the A-Rod homerun in the bottom of the 15th off Tazawa -- wait -- A-Rod...clutch?! That has been an oxymoron until recently. Saturday afternoon, CC Sabathia makes quick work of the Sox, shutting them out for what would be his first of two scoreless performances against Boston in '09.Then the Sunday night game that solidified the sweep. Let's recap, shall we? A-Rod homerun bottom of the 7th to crack a scoreless tie. 1-0 Yanks. Victor Martinez 2-run homerun in the top of the 8th off reliever Phil Coke, who ironically had been brought in to flip Victor Martinez around to face the bigger part of the ballpark. Sox up 2-1. 2 outs Bottom 8, flame-throwing reliever Daniel Bard on the hill. After making the number 9 hitter and Derek Jeter look absolutely comical against his fastball, Johnny Damon sends a Johnny Rocket over the right-centerfield wall, promptly followed by a Mark Teixeira "Tex" Message into the 3rd deck down the rightfield line.
Had the Magic returned to the Bronx? Had "Mystique" and "Ora" emerged from the shadows to show their lovely faces for the first time in the new digs? It certainly appeared so.
From 0-8 to 4-8.
Let's head to Fenway Park, two weekends following the Boston Massacre of '09. The first two games couldn't have been uglier, the Yankees bludgeoning Boston in Game one 20-11 (yes, this was a baseball game) and the Sox returning the favor on Saturday (against A.J. Burnett, who has had quite a fun time at Fenway this season) beating the Yankees 14-1. Then the Sunday night game during which the Yankees sent 5 homeruns off Josh Beckett flying around Beantown - winning the series 2 games to one.
From 4-8 to 6-9
Then this past weekend. It was a series without much contest. The Yankees solidified themselves as kings of the American League east, winning 9-5 Friday night behind Joba Chamberlain, 3-0 Saturday afternoon behind CC Sabathia, and 4-2 Sunday afternoon behind Andy Pettitte. The Yankees, with the weekend sweep of the Sox have become a 100-win team, winning 100 games for the for the 4th time this decade ('02, '03, '04, '09).
So it is the Yankees went from 0-8 to 9-9 against the Red Sox when most people doubted them off the face of the earth. With the recent weekend sweep, the Yankees have gone 9-1 against the Sox in their last 10 games.
BOS 2 - NYY 4 F
Sunday September 27th, 2009
After a year of playoff dormancy, and two years removed from their AL East throne, the Yankees have reasserted themselves as the kings of the East - doing so on Sunday by completing the three-game sweep of the rival Red Sox to solidify themselves as division champions for the 2009 season. 0-8 now seems as but a distant memory.
Andy Pettitte and Paul Byrd got the respective nods from their skippers on Sunday. The Sox would jump out to an early 2-0 lead, posting runs in the first and second innings. Melky Cabrera would homer in the 3rd to cut the Yankee deficit to one. Hideki Matsui would later post a 2-run single to give the Yanks a 3-2 lead - a lead which they would not relinquish. Mark Teixeira later added some insurance with a solo homerun to jolt the lead to 4-2. Mariano Rivera would close it out for his 44th save of the season.
For the Yanks, Pettitte would go 6 innings, allowing 2 runs on 7 hits, walking 3 and striking out 4. Brian Bruney and Phil Coke were both awarded a hold - Bruney logged 1.2 innings without allowing a run, hit or walk, and striking out one. Phil Coke would come in for 0.1 of an inning, striking out the only man he faced. Mariano Rivera would save it in the 9th.
For the Sox, Paul Byrd worked 5.2 innings, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits without a walk and striking out one batter. Takashi Saito would follow his performance up with 0.1 of an inning, allowing 0 runs and one hit. Ramon Ramirez and Daniel Bard each worked an inning themselves. Ramirez allowed 0 runs and 1 hit, Bard 1 run on 1 hit - the Teixeira homerun.
W: Pettitte (14-7, 4.11)
L: Byrd (1-3, 5.81)
S: Rivera (44)
Homeruns:
NYY: Cabrera (13) Teixeira (38)
BOS: None
W: Pettitte (14-7, 4.11)
After a year of playoff dormancy, and two years removed from their AL East throne, the Yankees have reasserted themselves as the kings of the East - doing so on Sunday by completing the three-game sweep of the rival Red Sox to solidify themselves as division champions for the 2009 season. 0-8 now seems as but a distant memory.
Andy Pettitte and Paul Byrd got the respective nods from their skippers on Sunday. The Sox would jump out to an early 2-0 lead, posting runs in the first and second innings. Melky Cabrera would homer in the 3rd to cut the Yankee deficit to one. Hideki Matsui would later post a 2-run single to give the Yanks a 3-2 lead - a lead which they would not relinquish. Mark Teixeira later added some insurance with a solo homerun to jolt the lead to 4-2. Mariano Rivera would close it out for his 44th save of the season.
For the Yanks, Pettitte would go 6 innings, allowing 2 runs on 7 hits, walking 3 and striking out 4. Brian Bruney and Phil Coke were both awarded a hold - Bruney logged 1.2 innings without allowing a run, hit or walk, and striking out one. Phil Coke would come in for 0.1 of an inning, striking out the only man he faced. Mariano Rivera would save it in the 9th.
For the Sox, Paul Byrd worked 5.2 innings, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits without a walk and striking out one batter. Takashi Saito would follow his performance up with 0.1 of an inning, allowing 0 runs and one hit. Ramon Ramirez and Daniel Bard each worked an inning themselves. Ramirez allowed 0 runs and 1 hit, Bard 1 run on 1 hit - the Teixeira homerun.
W: Pettitte (14-7, 4.11)
L: Byrd (1-3, 5.81)
S: Rivera (44)
Homeruns:
NYY: Cabrera (13) Teixeira (38)
BOS: None
W: Pettitte (14-7, 4.11)
BOS 0 - NYY 3 F
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
The Yankees put themselves within one game of clinching a Division title on Saturday afternoon behind ace lefty CC Sabathia. Sabathia proved to be nearly unhittable, allowing his only hit until the top half of the fifth inning - a bouncing squib placed perfectly out of the reach of second baseman Robinson Cano. CC went on to pitch 7 relentless frames of one-hit, shutout baseball, striking out 8 and walking 2. Phil Hughes pitched a scoreless 8th, striking out 2 of the 3 men he faced, and Mariano Rivera closed it in the 9th, allowing one hit and striking out 2 for his 43rd save of the season.
Dice-K Matsuzaka countered Sabathia on Saturday, and simply found himself to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Matsuzaka posed a pressing challenge on Yankee hitters, going 7 strong innings himself, allowing just 1 run on 6 hits. Matsuzaka, though his line seems flawless, actually found himself in a few ominous jams. The Yankees would threaten him with two separate situations of men on first and second with no one out and failed to score, then proceeded to load the bases with no one out and failed to score, thanks to a great, run-saving play by catcher Victor Martinez. Nevertheless, following two strong starts off the DL, Matsuzaka gave his Sox a very good chance to win a ball game. Unfortunately for them, the Yankees were up for the challenge.
W: Sabathia (19-7, 3.21)
L: Matsuzaka (3-6, 6.08)
S: Rivera (43)
Homeruns:
NYY: Cano (24)
BOS: None
The Yankees put themselves within one game of clinching a Division title on Saturday afternoon behind ace lefty CC Sabathia. Sabathia proved to be nearly unhittable, allowing his only hit until the top half of the fifth inning - a bouncing squib placed perfectly out of the reach of second baseman Robinson Cano. CC went on to pitch 7 relentless frames of one-hit, shutout baseball, striking out 8 and walking 2. Phil Hughes pitched a scoreless 8th, striking out 2 of the 3 men he faced, and Mariano Rivera closed it in the 9th, allowing one hit and striking out 2 for his 43rd save of the season.
Dice-K Matsuzaka countered Sabathia on Saturday, and simply found himself to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Matsuzaka posed a pressing challenge on Yankee hitters, going 7 strong innings himself, allowing just 1 run on 6 hits. Matsuzaka, though his line seems flawless, actually found himself in a few ominous jams. The Yankees would threaten him with two separate situations of men on first and second with no one out and failed to score, then proceeded to load the bases with no one out and failed to score, thanks to a great, run-saving play by catcher Victor Martinez. Nevertheless, following two strong starts off the DL, Matsuzaka gave his Sox a very good chance to win a ball game. Unfortunately for them, the Yankees were up for the challenge.
W: Sabathia (19-7, 3.21)
L: Matsuzaka (3-6, 6.08)
S: Rivera (43)
Homeruns:
NYY: Cano (24)
BOS: None
Saturday, September 26, 2009
BOS 5 - NYY 9 F
The first of three between the Yankees and Red Sox final regular season meetings began Friday night with a 9-5 Yankee victory. Joba Chamberlain (9-6, 4.72) went 6.0 innings, allowing 3 runs on 5 hits, and got the win. For the Sox, Jon Lester (14-8, 3.52) got the loss as his outing was cut short after 2.1 innings after taking a line drive just beneath his right knee. X rays were negative, however, as the southpaw is not feeling any weariness the day after. The Yankees can now clinch the division with a win on Saturday.
Homeruns:
NYY: Rodriguez (28)
BOS: Martinez (22) Ortiz (27)
BOS (91-62)
NYY (98 -56)
Homeruns:
NYY: Rodriguez (28)
BOS: Martinez (22) Ortiz (27)
BOS (91-62)
NYY (98 -56)
Friday, September 25, 2009
Rivalry Weekend
Game 1 - Friday, September 25
Joba Chamberlain (8-6, 4.72)
Jon Lester (14-7, 3.33)
Game 2 - Saturday, September 26
CC Sabathia (18-7, 3.31)
Diasuke Matsuzaka (3-5, 6.80)
Game 3 - Sunday, September 27
Andy Pettitte (13-7, 4.15)
Paul Byrd (1-2, 6.04)
Joba Chamberlain (8-6, 4.72)
Jon Lester (14-7, 3.33)
Game 2 - Saturday, September 26
CC Sabathia (18-7, 3.31)
Diasuke Matsuzaka (3-5, 6.80)
Game 3 - Sunday, September 27
Andy Pettitte (13-7, 4.15)
Paul Byrd (1-2, 6.04)
BOS 10 - KC 3 F
The Red Sox drew a split in the four game series against the Kansas City Royals by salvaging the final game of the four game series by the score of 10-3. Clay Bucholtz (7-3, 3.21) got the win for the Sox. Lerew the loss for KC (0-1, 3.86). The Red Sox now find themselves 5.5 games behind the front-running Yankees as the two teams begin a weekend series in the Bronx.
Homeruns:
BOS: Ortiz (26)
KC: Butler (19)
BOS (91-61)
Homeruns:
BOS: Ortiz (26)
KC: Butler (19)
BOS (91-61)
Thursday, September 24, 2009
NYY 3 - LAA 2 F; BOS 9 - KC 2 F
At least for now, the Yankees seem to have figured out Angel Stadium, completing their final West Coast road trip by taking the final two games of a three game series from the Halos. AJ Burnett (12-9, 4.19) got the win for New York, logging 5.2 and allowing 2 runs on 7 hits while striking out 11. His counterpart was familiar foe Scott Kazmir, who was recently acquired by the Angels last month. Despite a quality start (6.0 innings, 3 runs on 6 hit, 4 strikeouts), Kazmir (9-9, 5.06) got pinned with the loss. This was the only homerless game of the series, but the Yankee offense was provided by Robinson Cano (2 rbis; 78,79) and Melky Cabrera (65). For the Angels, Bobby Abreu posted his 98th rbi of the season - Gary Matthews Jr. his 46th. Mariano Rivera picked up his 42nd save.
Homeruns:
NYY: None
LAA: None
New York (97-56)
It was the Red Sox 9-2 over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night at Kaufman Stadium, getting off their small skid. Josh Beckett logged a solid performance, picking up his 16th win of the year (16-6, 3.78). Luke Hochevar got the loss for KC (7-11, 5.98).
Homeruns:
BOS: Ortiz (25)
KC: None
BOS (90-61)
Homeruns:
NYY: None
LAA: None
New York (97-56)
It was the Red Sox 9-2 over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night at Kaufman Stadium, getting off their small skid. Josh Beckett logged a solid performance, picking up his 16th win of the year (16-6, 3.78). Luke Hochevar got the loss for KC (7-11, 5.98).
Homeruns:
BOS: Ortiz (25)
KC: None
BOS (90-61)
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Nick and Mac's Football Predictions
Falcons vs. Patriots
Nick: Patriots W 24-17
Mac: Falcons W 35-21
Browns vs. Ravens: Ravens (both)
Redskins vs. Lions: Redskins (Mac) Lions (Nick)
Jaguars vs. Texans: Texans (both)
Packers vs. Rams: Packers (both)
Titans vs. Jets: Titans (both)
Giants vs. Bucs: Giants (both)
Chiefs vs. Eagles: Eagles (both)
49ers vs. Vikings: 49ers (Mac) Vikings (Nick)
Saints vs. Bills: Saints (both)
Bears vs. Seahawks: Seahawks (Mac) Bears (Nick)
Steelers vs. Bengals: Steelers (both)
Broncos vs. Raiders: Raiders (Mac) Broncos (Nick)
Dolphins vs. Chargers: Chargers (both)
Colts vs. Cardinals: Colts (both)
Panthers vs. Cowboys: Cowboys (both)
Nick: Patriots W 24-17
Mac: Falcons W 35-21
Browns vs. Ravens: Ravens (both)
Redskins vs. Lions: Redskins (Mac) Lions (Nick)
Jaguars vs. Texans: Texans (both)
Packers vs. Rams: Packers (both)
Titans vs. Jets: Titans (both)
Giants vs. Bucs: Giants (both)
Chiefs vs. Eagles: Eagles (both)
49ers vs. Vikings: 49ers (Mac) Vikings (Nick)
Saints vs. Bills: Saints (both)
Bears vs. Seahawks: Seahawks (Mac) Bears (Nick)
Steelers vs. Bengals: Steelers (both)
Broncos vs. Raiders: Raiders (Mac) Broncos (Nick)
Dolphins vs. Chargers: Chargers (both)
Colts vs. Cardinals: Colts (both)
Panthers vs. Cowboys: Cowboys (both)
NYY 6 - LAA 5 F
After a year of dormancy, the Yankees are back in the playoffs, becoming the first team in the MLB to secure a playoff spot with a 6-5 win last night in Anaheim. The pitching matchup began as Ervin Santana and Chad Gaudin, though neither starter earned a decision. Matt Palmer (10-2, 4.08) got the loss in relief, and Phil Hughes got the win. Mariano Rivera earned his 41st save of the season.
Homeruns:
NYY: Rodriguez (27); Posada (22); Matsui (28)
LAA: Figgins (5)
NYY (96-56)
Homeruns:
NYY: Rodriguez (27); Posada (22); Matsui (28)
LAA: Figgins (5)
NYY (96-56)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
BOS 1 - KC 5 F
The Red Sox had no answer for Zack Greinke on Tuesday night, as he overpowers Boston and leads the Kansas City Royals to a tidy 5-1 win. Greinke (15-8, 2.08) picked up his 15th win of the season, logging 6.0 innings and striking out 5. Paul Byrd (1-2, 6.04) got the loss, going 6.2 innings while allowing 5 runs on 5 hits.
Homeruns:
BOS: None
KC: None
BOS (89-61)
Homeruns:
BOS: None
KC: None
BOS (89-61)
NYY 2 - LAA 5 F; BOS 9 - KC 12 F
The Yankees have yet to prove they can beat Mike Scioscia's Angels in their home digs, dropping the first of three to the Halos last night, 5-2. Andy Pettitte (13-7, 4.15) was handed his 7th loss of the season, and Joe Saunders (14-7, 4.63) earned his 14th win.
Homeruns:
NYY: Rodriguez (26); Matsui (27)
LAA: K. Morales (31)
NYY (95-56)
The Red Sox had a tough time in the first game of their series against Kansas City. Despite enjoying a 6-1 lead early, the Royals came back to win 12-9. Tim Wakefield earned a no-decision, logging 5 innings and allowing 4 runs on 5 hits while issuing 7 free passes. Daniel Bard was stapled with the loss, allowing 2 runs on 2 hits while going only 0.1 of an inning. KC reliever Yasuhiko Yabuta picked up his 2nd win of the season in relief. Joakim Soria earned his 27th save.
Homeruns:
BOS: Bay (36)
KC: Jacobs (18)
BOS (89-60)
Homeruns:
NYY: Rodriguez (26); Matsui (27)
LAA: K. Morales (31)
NYY (95-56)
The Red Sox had a tough time in the first game of their series against Kansas City. Despite enjoying a 6-1 lead early, the Royals came back to win 12-9. Tim Wakefield earned a no-decision, logging 5 innings and allowing 4 runs on 5 hits while issuing 7 free passes. Daniel Bard was stapled with the loss, allowing 2 runs on 2 hits while going only 0.1 of an inning. KC reliever Yasuhiko Yabuta picked up his 2nd win of the season in relief. Joakim Soria earned his 27th save.
Homeruns:
BOS: Bay (36)
KC: Jacobs (18)
BOS (89-60)
Monday, September 21, 2009
NFL Standings
At the end of Week 2
AFC EAST
NYJ - 2-0 --
NE - 1-1
BUF - 1-1
MIA - 0-2
AFC NORTH
BAL - 2-0
PIT - 1-1
CIN - 1-1
CLE - 0-2
AFC SOUTH
IND -2-0
HOU - 1-1
JAX - 0-2
TEN - 0-2
AFC WEST
DEN - 2-0
SD - 1-1
OAK - 1-1
KC - 0-2
NFC EAST
NYG -2-0
DAL - 1-1
PHI - 1-1
WAS - 1-1
NFC NORTH
MIN -2-0
GB - 1-1
CHI - 1-1
DET - 0-2
NFC SOUTH
ATL - 2-0
NO - 2-0
CAR - 0-2
TB - 0-2
NFC WEST
SF - 2-0
SEA - 1-1
ARZ - 1-1
STL - 0-2
AFC EAST
NYJ - 2-0 --
NE - 1-1
BUF - 1-1
MIA - 0-2
AFC NORTH
BAL - 2-0
PIT - 1-1
CIN - 1-1
CLE - 0-2
AFC SOUTH
IND -2-0
HOU - 1-1
JAX - 0-2
TEN - 0-2
AFC WEST
DEN - 2-0
SD - 1-1
OAK - 1-1
KC - 0-2
NFC EAST
NYG -2-0
DAL - 1-1
PHI - 1-1
WAS - 1-1
NFC NORTH
MIN -2-0
GB - 1-1
CHI - 1-1
DET - 0-2
NFC SOUTH
ATL - 2-0
NO - 2-0
CAR - 0-2
TB - 0-2
NFC WEST
SF - 2-0
SEA - 1-1
ARZ - 1-1
STL - 0-2
NE 9 - NYJ 16 F; NYG 33 - DAL 31 F
The New York Jets upset the New England Patriots on Sunday at the Meadowlands, 16-9. The first half was all Patriots, holding the Jets to just 3 points while being confined to only 9 points themselves. However, it was all Jets in the second half, scoring 13 unanswered points to march on to a 16-9 victory.
Mark Sanchez finished the day 14/22, for 163 yards and a TD. Tom Brady 23/47, for 216 yards and a rare interception. Jets tight-end Dustin Keller caught the game's only touchdown, and finished with 3 receptions for 22 yards. Stephen Gotskowski was 3/3 in field goal attempts, and provided New England's only points.
New York (2-0); New England (1-1)
It was a 1.2 billion dollar upset on opening night for the Dallas Cowboys as the rival Giants marched into the big D and claimed a deflating 33-31 victory. Lawrence Tynes delivered the game winning field goal with seconds remaining to put the Big Blue up for good. Tony Romo did not have a particularly good outing, finishing 13/29, for 127 yards. He did throw a TD pass, but also threw 3 interceptions. His counterpart, Eli Manning, finished the day 25/38, for 330 yards and 2 TD.
For Dallas, Marion Barber (18 att, 124 yards rushing), and Felix Jones (7 att, 96 yards rushing) each tallied a rushing touchdown. And Tony Romo, on his only rush of the day (3 yards), put one in on the ground as well. Tight-end Jason Witten (5 rec, 33 yards), Romo's favored target, had the Cowboys' only receiving touchdown.
For New York, Mario Manningham (10 rec, 150 yards), and Steve Smith (10 rec, 134 yards) each had big days on the receiving end, and were the recipients of Eli Manning's two touchdown throws. Lawrence Tynes went 4/5 from field goal range, including the game-winner.
New York (2-0); Dallas (1-1)
Mark Sanchez finished the day 14/22, for 163 yards and a TD. Tom Brady 23/47, for 216 yards and a rare interception. Jets tight-end Dustin Keller caught the game's only touchdown, and finished with 3 receptions for 22 yards. Stephen Gotskowski was 3/3 in field goal attempts, and provided New England's only points.
New York (2-0); New England (1-1)
It was a 1.2 billion dollar upset on opening night for the Dallas Cowboys as the rival Giants marched into the big D and claimed a deflating 33-31 victory. Lawrence Tynes delivered the game winning field goal with seconds remaining to put the Big Blue up for good. Tony Romo did not have a particularly good outing, finishing 13/29, for 127 yards. He did throw a TD pass, but also threw 3 interceptions. His counterpart, Eli Manning, finished the day 25/38, for 330 yards and 2 TD.
For Dallas, Marion Barber (18 att, 124 yards rushing), and Felix Jones (7 att, 96 yards rushing) each tallied a rushing touchdown. And Tony Romo, on his only rush of the day (3 yards), put one in on the ground as well. Tight-end Jason Witten (5 rec, 33 yards), Romo's favored target, had the Cowboys' only receiving touchdown.
For New York, Mario Manningham (10 rec, 150 yards), and Steve Smith (10 rec, 134 yards) each had big days on the receiving end, and were the recipients of Eli Manning's two touchdown throws. Lawrence Tynes went 4/5 from field goal range, including the game-winner.
New York (2-0); Dallas (1-1)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
AL East Standings
As of Sunday, September 20, 2009
New York - 95-55 - .633 --
Boston - 89-59 - .601 - 5.0
Tampa Bay - 77-73 - .513 - 18.0
Toronto - 66-83 - .443 - 28.5
Baltimore - 60-89 - .403 - 34.5
New York - 95-55 - .633 --
Boston - 89-59 - .601 - 5.0
Tampa Bay - 77-73 - .513 - 18.0
Toronto - 66-83 - .443 - 28.5
Baltimore - 60-89 - .403 - 34.5
BOS 9 - BAL 3 F; NYY 1 - SEA 7 F
Sunday, September 20, 2009
The Red Sox completed the three game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles, winning Sunday afternoon 9-3. Dice-K, who is now 2-0 since coming off the DL last week, picked up his third win of the season (3-5, 6.80). Boston homeruns included Jason Bay (35), and Jacoby Ellsbury (8). Luke Scott homered for Baltimore (24).
Boston (89-59)
The Mariners took the rubber game of their three game series with the Yankees in good fashion, defeated the Bombers 7-1 at Safeco. Joba Chamberlain got the loss (8-6, 4.72); Ian Snell the win (7-10, 5.03). The lone homerun came off the bat of Ken Griffey Junior (16).
New York (95-55)
The Red Sox completed the three game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles, winning Sunday afternoon 9-3. Dice-K, who is now 2-0 since coming off the DL last week, picked up his third win of the season (3-5, 6.80). Boston homeruns included Jason Bay (35), and Jacoby Ellsbury (8). Luke Scott homered for Baltimore (24).
Boston (89-59)
The Mariners took the rubber game of their three game series with the Yankees in good fashion, defeated the Bombers 7-1 at Safeco. Joba Chamberlain got the loss (8-6, 4.72); Ian Snell the win (7-10, 5.03). The lone homerun came off the bat of Ken Griffey Junior (16).
New York (95-55)
BOS 11 - BAL 5 F; NYY 10 - SEA 1 F
Saturday, September 19, 2009
The Red Sox defeated the Orioles on Saturday night 11-5. Jon Lester got the win (14-7, 3.33). Boston got homeruns from Josh Reddick (2), J.D. Drew (21), and Brian Anderson (3). The Orioles also boasted multiple round-trippers, including two from Ty Wiggington (9, 10), Melvin Mora (8), and Felix Pie (9).
Boston (88-59)
The Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners in the second game of their three game series at Safeco, 10-1 behind CC Sabathia (18-7, 3.31) who became the American League's first 18 game winner this season. The Yankees sported three homeruns in the game, including two from Mark Teixeira (36,37), and one from Hideki Matsui (26).
New York (95-54)
The Red Sox defeated the Orioles on Saturday night 11-5. Jon Lester got the win (14-7, 3.33). Boston got homeruns from Josh Reddick (2), J.D. Drew (21), and Brian Anderson (3). The Orioles also boasted multiple round-trippers, including two from Ty Wiggington (9, 10), Melvin Mora (8), and Felix Pie (9).
Boston (88-59)
The Yankees defeated the Seattle Mariners in the second game of their three game series at Safeco, 10-1 behind CC Sabathia (18-7, 3.31) who became the American League's first 18 game winner this season. The Yankees sported three homeruns in the game, including two from Mark Teixeira (36,37), and one from Hideki Matsui (26).
New York (95-54)
Saturday, September 19, 2009
BOS 3 - BAL 1 F; NYY 2 - SEA 3 F
Sox and O's squared off at Camden Yards last night for the first of three, and took the first game behind a strong performance by Clay Bucholtz (6-3, 3.49), a Jason Bay homerun (34), and RBIs from Casey Kotchman, Jason Bay, and Jacoby Ellsbury.
Boston (87-59)
Yanks and Mariners began a three game set in the great Northwest last night. Despite a stellar 7 inning performance from AJ Burnett (11-9, 4.22) and a solid 8th inning by Phil Hughes, Mike Sweeney doubled with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, which was promptly followed by an Ichiro Suzuki walk-off two-run homerun. Felix Hernandez (16-5, 2.45) got the win, going all 9 and striking out 3.
New York (94-54)
Boston (87-59)
Yanks and Mariners began a three game set in the great Northwest last night. Despite a stellar 7 inning performance from AJ Burnett (11-9, 4.22) and a solid 8th inning by Phil Hughes, Mike Sweeney doubled with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, which was promptly followed by an Ichiro Suzuki walk-off two-run homerun. Felix Hernandez (16-5, 2.45) got the win, going all 9 and striking out 3.
New York (94-54)
Saturday, Sept 19 2009
Hey out there. Unfortunately IDs are still dormant. Therefore, no access can be granted to any DJs until further notice.
Be sure to join me, however, along with my co-host Andy Mac as we get set to kick off another semester of sports-radio Sunday nights from 6-8 pm (or possibly later). We discuss all New England and Tri-State teams. So be sure to tune into WDJM 91.3 FM, and call in with your two-sense!
The premier of Sports Freak is set to kickoff next Sunday night, September 27th at 6:00 pm.
Be sure to join me, however, along with my co-host Andy Mac as we get set to kick off another semester of sports-radio Sunday nights from 6-8 pm (or possibly later). We discuss all New England and Tri-State teams. So be sure to tune into WDJM 91.3 FM, and call in with your two-sense!
The premier of Sports Freak is set to kickoff next Sunday night, September 27th at 6:00 pm.
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