Friday, May 26, 2006
Red Sox Practice Sat 11AM - Ladera
Red sox will have practice Saturday May 27, 11:00 the minor field Ladera.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Red Sox Game 16 Update
I've attached the score sheet and game recap for yesterday's game. The final score was Diamondbacks 11, Red Sox 9.
I have also updated the stats website - http://LaderaRedSox.shorturl.com
You can also find the game recap here.
I have also updated the stats website - http://LaderaRedSox.shorturl.com
You can also find the game recap here.
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Red Sox Game 15 Summary - Comeback Kids
The Red Sox and Braves engaged in a nail biter Friday evening as the Braves outlasted the Sox 8-7. The Red Sox spotted the Braves 6 runs over the first 4 innings but rallied to tie the game in the top of the 6th. A clutch RBI single by Al "Poppy" Lester clinched the game for the Braves in the bottom of the 6th.
Braves starting pitcher Al Lester was on cruise control in the early innings. The Red Sox only managed a walk by Jonathan Phelps in the first. Jonathan was left stranded at 1st base.
Lawrence Gilliam got the start for the Braves, starting his 7th game of the year. The Red Sox got off to a slow defensive start as the first two Braves batters reached base on plays that would normally result in outs. Lawrence settled in to get the 3rd batter on strikes. Gary Smith and Grant Craddolph combined to record the second out (4-6) on a ground ball to second. Lawrence retired the next batter on strikes to end the inning - but the damage was done as the Braves scored 2 runs.
The Red Sox went silently in the top of the 2nd. Lawrence led off the inning with a walk but was left stranded on 3rd as Al Lester continued his strong performance on the mound with 3 strike outs through 2 innings. The Braves also benefited from the strong defense of 2nd baseman Trevor Edior who recorded out 3 (4-3) when he fielded a ground ball to 2nd and threw to Chris Smith on 1st.
Lawrence got in the groove in the second inning - striking out the side to record 5 strike outs through 2 innings. At the end of 2, the score remained Braves 2, Red Sox 0.
The pitcher's dual continued in the top of the 3rd with Al Lester striking out the side - 3 up 3 down. That would close the book on Al. He threw 27 of 44 pitches for strikes, struck out 6, walked 2, and allowed 0 runs.
Malik Henry, Al Lester and Julian Ross put together a string 3 hits in the bottom of the 3rd and scored 3 runs to give the Braves a 5-0 lead. The Red Sox got out of the inning on an unassisted put out by Jonathan at first and 2 strike outs by Lawrence. Lawrence would exit the game after the max 3 innings. He threw 45 of 70 pitches for strikes, struck out 7, walked none, gave up 5 hits and 5 runs (4 earned). He currently leads Red Sox pitchers in innings pitched ( 24.1), ERA (8.63), and strikeouts (40). At the end of 3, the score was Braves 5, Red Sox 0.
Julian Ross took over the pitching duties for the Braves in the top of the 4th. After allowing a walk to David Cooper, he struck out the side to keep the Red Sox scoreless through 4.
David Cooper returned to the mound for the Red Sox after a 12 game hiatus. In a solid return to the mound, David navigated the bottom of the 4th allowing only a single run. Jonathan caught a pop fly in foul territory to record out 1. Lawrence recorded out 2 (and nearly converted a double play) on an unassisted out on ground ball just right of 2nd base. David recorded his 1st K of the year to get out 3. Through 4 innings, the score as Braves 6, Red Sox 0.
The bats finally caught fire for the Red Sox in the top of the 5th. Trent Jeter got things started with a walk and moved the 2nd on a wild pitch. Rick Powell followed with an RBI double down the 3rd base line to score Trent. Rick leads the Red Sox with phenomenal .636 On Base Percentage. After a walk by Grant, Jonathan stepped to the plate and delivered a line drive 2 RBI double to left center. Rick and Grant scored on the play. Jonathan leads the Red Sox in batting (.471), hits (16), RBIs (11) and doubles (4). Derek Marshall walked but was left stranded. The Red Sox scored 3 runs in the top of the 5th.
David stayed on the mound for the Red Sox in the bottom of the 5th - turning in another good effort. After allowing a walk to the lead off runner, Jonathan Phelps (who moved to catcher in the 5th) hooked up with Derek Marshall (who moved to 2nd base) to throw out a runner attempting to steal 2nd to record the first out in the inning. After an infield single by Trevor Edior, Grant executed a double play to close out the inning. He caught a high pop fly to deep short stop and threw to Derek on 2nd to double up a runner leaving 2nd early. The Braves got one run in the inning on Red Sox overthrows (I'll spare you the "T" word prognosis). At the of 5, the score was Braves 7, Red Sox 3.
The Braves pitching took a turn south in the top of the 6th as the Red Sox staged a comeback in the final inning. The Red Sox were the benefactors of 6 walks in the inning. Charles Heard, Gary, D'Angelo Johnson, Jonathan, David, and Lawrence all walked in the inning. Charles, Gary, D'Angelo and Jonathan scored to tie the game at 7-7. Derek had an RBI in the inning.
With the game tied at 7, Red Sox dug in to try to force extra innings. Gary handled a routine ground ball to 2nd and threw to Charles on 1st to record out 1. After an infield error and a walk, Al Lester stepped to the plate for the Braves and delivered a line drive, walk off, RBI single to left center to bring home Jahde Wilson. Game ball goes to Al Lester for 3 shut out innings on the mound and a walk off RBI single.
The Red Sox showed a lot of determination in coming off the mat to tie the game in their last at bat. Heads should be held high.
I have updated the stats on http://LaderaRedSox.ShortURL.com
You can find the game recap here.
As always, the game summaries are archived on the blog.
Braves starting pitcher Al Lester was on cruise control in the early innings. The Red Sox only managed a walk by Jonathan Phelps in the first. Jonathan was left stranded at 1st base.
Lawrence Gilliam got the start for the Braves, starting his 7th game of the year. The Red Sox got off to a slow defensive start as the first two Braves batters reached base on plays that would normally result in outs. Lawrence settled in to get the 3rd batter on strikes. Gary Smith and Grant Craddolph combined to record the second out (4-6) on a ground ball to second. Lawrence retired the next batter on strikes to end the inning - but the damage was done as the Braves scored 2 runs.
The Red Sox went silently in the top of the 2nd. Lawrence led off the inning with a walk but was left stranded on 3rd as Al Lester continued his strong performance on the mound with 3 strike outs through 2 innings. The Braves also benefited from the strong defense of 2nd baseman Trevor Edior who recorded out 3 (4-3) when he fielded a ground ball to 2nd and threw to Chris Smith on 1st.
Lawrence got in the groove in the second inning - striking out the side to record 5 strike outs through 2 innings. At the end of 2, the score remained Braves 2, Red Sox 0.
The pitcher's dual continued in the top of the 3rd with Al Lester striking out the side - 3 up 3 down. That would close the book on Al. He threw 27 of 44 pitches for strikes, struck out 6, walked 2, and allowed 0 runs.
Malik Henry, Al Lester and Julian Ross put together a string 3 hits in the bottom of the 3rd and scored 3 runs to give the Braves a 5-0 lead. The Red Sox got out of the inning on an unassisted put out by Jonathan at first and 2 strike outs by Lawrence. Lawrence would exit the game after the max 3 innings. He threw 45 of 70 pitches for strikes, struck out 7, walked none, gave up 5 hits and 5 runs (4 earned). He currently leads Red Sox pitchers in innings pitched ( 24.1), ERA (8.63), and strikeouts (40). At the end of 3, the score was Braves 5, Red Sox 0.
Julian Ross took over the pitching duties for the Braves in the top of the 4th. After allowing a walk to David Cooper, he struck out the side to keep the Red Sox scoreless through 4.
David Cooper returned to the mound for the Red Sox after a 12 game hiatus. In a solid return to the mound, David navigated the bottom of the 4th allowing only a single run. Jonathan caught a pop fly in foul territory to record out 1. Lawrence recorded out 2 (and nearly converted a double play) on an unassisted out on ground ball just right of 2nd base. David recorded his 1st K of the year to get out 3. Through 4 innings, the score as Braves 6, Red Sox 0.
The bats finally caught fire for the Red Sox in the top of the 5th. Trent Jeter got things started with a walk and moved the 2nd on a wild pitch. Rick Powell followed with an RBI double down the 3rd base line to score Trent. Rick leads the Red Sox with phenomenal .636 On Base Percentage. After a walk by Grant, Jonathan stepped to the plate and delivered a line drive 2 RBI double to left center. Rick and Grant scored on the play. Jonathan leads the Red Sox in batting (.471), hits (16), RBIs (11) and doubles (4). Derek Marshall walked but was left stranded. The Red Sox scored 3 runs in the top of the 5th.
David stayed on the mound for the Red Sox in the bottom of the 5th - turning in another good effort. After allowing a walk to the lead off runner, Jonathan Phelps (who moved to catcher in the 5th) hooked up with Derek Marshall (who moved to 2nd base) to throw out a runner attempting to steal 2nd to record the first out in the inning. After an infield single by Trevor Edior, Grant executed a double play to close out the inning. He caught a high pop fly to deep short stop and threw to Derek on 2nd to double up a runner leaving 2nd early. The Braves got one run in the inning on Red Sox overthrows (I'll spare you the "T" word prognosis). At the of 5, the score was Braves 7, Red Sox 3.
The Braves pitching took a turn south in the top of the 6th as the Red Sox staged a comeback in the final inning. The Red Sox were the benefactors of 6 walks in the inning. Charles Heard, Gary, D'Angelo Johnson, Jonathan, David, and Lawrence all walked in the inning. Charles, Gary, D'Angelo and Jonathan scored to tie the game at 7-7. Derek had an RBI in the inning.
With the game tied at 7, Red Sox dug in to try to force extra innings. Gary handled a routine ground ball to 2nd and threw to Charles on 1st to record out 1. After an infield error and a walk, Al Lester stepped to the plate for the Braves and delivered a line drive, walk off, RBI single to left center to bring home Jahde Wilson. Game ball goes to Al Lester for 3 shut out innings on the mound and a walk off RBI single.
The Red Sox showed a lot of determination in coming off the mat to tie the game in their last at bat. Heads should be held high.
I have updated the stats on http://LaderaRedSox.ShortURL.com
You can find the game recap here.
As always, the game summaries are archived on the blog.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Red Sox Saturday Game Time Change
Our Saturday game against the Diamonbacks has been moved up to 12PM. Please plan to arrive by 11AM for warm up.
See you on the field this evening at 5:00 for our game against the Braves.
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Lawrence Gilliam
http://LaderaRedSox.shorturl.com - Stats
http://LaderaRedSox.Blogspot.com - Blog
See you on the field this evening at 5:00 for our game against the Braves.
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Lawrence Gilliam
http://LaderaRedSox.shorturl.com - Stats
http://LaderaRedSox.Blogspot.com - Blog
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Red Sox Practice Update - Wed Practice Moved to Ladera
We've changed the location for practice tomorrow (Wed). Practice has been moved to Ladera Ball fields. We'll see you at 5:30.
Lawrence
Lawrence
Monday, May 15, 2006
Red Sox - Practice Tue and-Wed 5:30 PM - Rancho
We'll practice tomorrow (Tue) and Wed at Rancho Cienega at 5:30 PM.
Rancho Cienega is located at the intersection of ML King Blvd and Rodeo Rd.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Red Sox Game 13 Summary - Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks
The Red Sox dropped another game on Tuesday in a 9-6 loss to the Diamondbacks.
The Diamondbacks used superb hitting to jump out to an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first. Four of the the first five D'back batters collected base hits - including one double and one triple. Starting pitcher Grant Craddolph did well to escape the inning allowing only 2 runs. D'Angelo Johnson, caught a fly ball to short in his return game. Rick Powell had a put out at 3rd to record out 2, and Grant has a strike out to record out 3.
The Red Sox came back in the bottom of the first with 2 runs. Gary Smith, who has been on a hitting tear of late, got things started with a double to left center field. Jonathan Phelps collected an RBI on a sacrifice. Grant followed with a walk. Derek Marshall legged out an infield single to third - moving Grant to third. Lawrence Gilliam collected an RBI on a sacrifice - scoring Grant. At the end of 1, the score was tied 2-2.
The Red Sox ran into pitching woes in the 2nd - walking 6 batters and allowing 6 runs. The Red Sox used 3 pitchers in the 2nd, Grant, D'Angelo, and Lawrence. Grant and Lawrence both recorded strike outs but the walks led to the inning being called on the 6 run limit.
The Red Sox mounted a rally to get back into the game in the bottom of the 2nd. David Cooper started the inning with a single. The D'Backs pitching went south as the next for Red Sox batters reached on walks and HBPS (Rick - HBP, Charles Heard - HBP, Gary - BB, Jonathan - BB). David and Rick scored runs. Despite a pair stolen bases by Gary, the Sox left 2 runners stranded and only mustered 2 runs to make the score 8-4 at the end of 2.
Lawrence stayed on the mound to start the 3rd despite a swelling ankle from a 1st inning ankle sprain. After walking the first batter and hitting the next, Jonathan took control of the inning at first base and single handedly retired the side. He snagged a fly ball and completed an unassisted double play by tagging out the runner leading off from first. He recorded out 3 on a ground ball hit to first.
The Sox went quietly in the bottom of the 3rd as Lawrence and Norey Smith grounded out and David flied out. It was good to see the guys put the bat on the ball. Now the focus is on driving the ball with power to get it out of the infield.
Lawrence returned to the mound in the 4th. He walked 6, struck out 2, allowed 1 hit and gave up 2 runs. Charles and Lawrence combined to catch a runner attempting to steal home on a passed ball. Charles hustled to retrieve the ball and delivered a perfect flip to Lawrence for the tag.
Needing 5 runs to tie, the Red Sox refused to give up in the 4th. Rick started the inning with a single up the middle. Trent Jeter and Gary followed with walks to load the bases. After a strike out, Grant, Derek and Lawrence walked. Rick scored on a walk and Gary scored his team leading 14th run of the season. The D'Backs brought in their closer, Marxey Cousins (who also went 2-2 with 2 RBIs in the game), to seal the deal. The Sox had the bases loaded with 2 outs but could not come up with the clutch hit to extend the inning.
Final score: D'Backs 9, Red Sox 6. The D'Backs are currently undefeated in the 2nd half of the season.
I have updated the stats site - http://LaderaRedSox.shorturl.com
I have attached the game recap and score sheet..
The game recap can also be found here.
The Diamondbacks used superb hitting to jump out to an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first. Four of the the first five D'back batters collected base hits - including one double and one triple. Starting pitcher Grant Craddolph did well to escape the inning allowing only 2 runs. D'Angelo Johnson, caught a fly ball to short in his return game. Rick Powell had a put out at 3rd to record out 2, and Grant has a strike out to record out 3.
The Red Sox came back in the bottom of the first with 2 runs. Gary Smith, who has been on a hitting tear of late, got things started with a double to left center field. Jonathan Phelps collected an RBI on a sacrifice. Grant followed with a walk. Derek Marshall legged out an infield single to third - moving Grant to third. Lawrence Gilliam collected an RBI on a sacrifice - scoring Grant. At the end of 1, the score was tied 2-2.
The Red Sox ran into pitching woes in the 2nd - walking 6 batters and allowing 6 runs. The Red Sox used 3 pitchers in the 2nd, Grant, D'Angelo, and Lawrence. Grant and Lawrence both recorded strike outs but the walks led to the inning being called on the 6 run limit.
The Red Sox mounted a rally to get back into the game in the bottom of the 2nd. David Cooper started the inning with a single. The D'Backs pitching went south as the next for Red Sox batters reached on walks and HBPS (Rick - HBP, Charles Heard - HBP, Gary - BB, Jonathan - BB). David and Rick scored runs. Despite a pair stolen bases by Gary, the Sox left 2 runners stranded and only mustered 2 runs to make the score 8-4 at the end of 2.
Lawrence stayed on the mound to start the 3rd despite a swelling ankle from a 1st inning ankle sprain. After walking the first batter and hitting the next, Jonathan took control of the inning at first base and single handedly retired the side. He snagged a fly ball and completed an unassisted double play by tagging out the runner leading off from first. He recorded out 3 on a ground ball hit to first.
The Sox went quietly in the bottom of the 3rd as Lawrence and Norey Smith grounded out and David flied out. It was good to see the guys put the bat on the ball. Now the focus is on driving the ball with power to get it out of the infield.
Lawrence returned to the mound in the 4th. He walked 6, struck out 2, allowed 1 hit and gave up 2 runs. Charles and Lawrence combined to catch a runner attempting to steal home on a passed ball. Charles hustled to retrieve the ball and delivered a perfect flip to Lawrence for the tag.
Needing 5 runs to tie, the Red Sox refused to give up in the 4th. Rick started the inning with a single up the middle. Trent Jeter and Gary followed with walks to load the bases. After a strike out, Grant, Derek and Lawrence walked. Rick scored on a walk and Gary scored his team leading 14th run of the season. The D'Backs brought in their closer, Marxey Cousins (who also went 2-2 with 2 RBIs in the game), to seal the deal. The Sox had the bases loaded with 2 outs but could not come up with the clutch hit to extend the inning.
Final score: D'Backs 9, Red Sox 6. The D'Backs are currently undefeated in the 2nd half of the season.
I have updated the stats site - http://LaderaRedSox.shorturl.com
I have attached the game recap and score sheet..
The game recap can also be found here.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Red Sox - Practice Wed 6PM - Rancho
We'll practice tomorrow at Rancho Cienega at 6PM.
Rancho Cienega is located at the intersection of ML King Blvd and Rodeo Rd.
I've updated the stats site ( http://LaderaRedSox.ShortURL.com) to include today's game. I also added pictures for all of the players.
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Lawrence Gilliam
http://LaderaRedSox.Blogspot.com - Blog
http://LaderaRedSox.ShortURL.com - Stats
Rancho Cienega is located at the intersection of ML King Blvd and Rodeo Rd.
I've updated the stats site ( http://LaderaRedSox.ShortURL.com) to include today's game. I also added pictures for all of the players.
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Lawrence Gilliam
http://LaderaRedSox.Blogspot.com - Blog
http://LaderaRedSox.ShortURL.com - Stats
Red Sox: Announcing the new Red Sox Stats Page
I've added a new site to track the team stats. It will be updated after each game with batting, fielding, pitching stats and spray charts. Click on the player name to get individual season stats and spray chart.
The site is at:
http://laderaredsox.shorturl.com
I will continue to update the blog with game summaries and the html game (pitch by pitch) recaps.
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Lawrence Gilliam
http://LaderaRedSox.shorturl.com - Stats
http://LaderaRedSox.blogspot.com - Blog
The site is at:
http://laderaredsox.shorturl.com
I will continue to update the blog with game summaries and the html game (pitch by pitch) recaps.
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Lawrence Gilliam
http://LaderaRedSox.shorturl.com - Stats
http://LaderaRedSox.blogspot.com - Blog
Monday, May 08, 2006
Red Sox Game 12 Summary - "T-Ball-itis Rears Its Ugly Head"
The Red Sox dropped their 10th game on the season on Saturday with a 9-3 loss to the Nationals. The loss brings the Red Sox 2nd half record to 0-2.
Grant Craddolph took the mound for his first start of the year. He had his A game working early on as he held the Nationals scoreless in the first inning. As usual, the Red Sox defense played well behind him. In the first inning, Lawrence Gilliam handled a pop fly to second for the first out. After a single, an HBP and an error by Lawrence at 2nd, the bases were loaded. Grant beared down and got the next batter to ground out to the pitcher. Grant easily fielded the grounder and threw the runner out with a shot to Charles Heard on first. Grant struck the next batter out to end the inning.
The Red Sox bats came to life in the bottom of the first as they jumped out to a 2-0 lead. The first 4 batters recorded hits. Gary Smith got things started with a double to left center field. After advancing to 3rd on a passed ball, Gary scored on an RBI single to left field by Jonathan Phelps. Jonathan moved to second on a wild pitch and was brought home on an RBI single by Grant Craddolph. It was an awesome display of hitting for the Red Sox. At the end of one, the score was Red Sox 2, Nationals 0.
Grant continued to stymie the Nationals in the second inning. After allowing a lead off double to Nathan Moore to start the inning. Grant buckled down and got the next 3 batters. Out one was recorded on a come backer to the mound 1-3 (Grant to Charles). Grant struck out the next batter to record his second K for the day. Grant closed the side by snagging a hard hit line drive back to the mound. Web Gem material.
The Red Sox were held scoreless in the bottom of the second. Lawrence Gilliam lead off the inning with a pop fly infield single but was left stranded. At the end of two, the scored remained 2-0 Red Sox.
The Nationals struck for 2 runs in the 3rd on 2 hits and a walk. Grant recorded out 1 by fielding a ground ball to the mound and gunning the lead runner with a throw to Gary covering second. He recorded his 3rd strike out of the game to record out 2. Charles handled a pop fly to third to record out 3.
The Sox went quietly in the bottom of the 3rd. Grant walked with one out but was caught stealing 2nd.
After pitching the max number of innings in a game (3), Grant was relieved by Lawrence in the top of the 4th. Grant went 3 strong innings, allowing 2 runs, 4 hits, 1 walk and 1 HBP. He struck out 3.
The Nationals got 1 run in the top of the 4th to take a 3-2 lead. After striking out the first batter, Lawrence allowed a double Nationals RF, Quincy. Quincy would score on a wild pitch and a passed ball. Lawrence struck out the next batter to record out 2. Charles fielded a tricky ground ball between 1st and 2nd to record out 3.
The Red Sox answered back in the bottom of the 4th. After the first 2 batters struck out. Blake White walked to get things started. Lawrence followed with a walk to get runners on 1st and 2nd with 2 outs. Norey Smith stepped to the plate and delivered a clutch 2 out RBI base hit to score Blake and move Lawrence to 3rd. Rick Powell followed with a walk to load the bases for team batting leader Jonathan. Jonathan was robbed of a base hit up the middle by a great play by Nationals short stop, Chase. At the end of 4, the score was tied 3-3.
The Nationals scored 3 in the top of 5th as the Red Sox caught a severe case of "T-Ball-itis". The Red Sox have not found a cure for this dreaded disorder as it has reared its ugly head in many close games this season. After getting the first batter on a 1-3 putout from Lawrence to David Cooper on 1st, Lawrence surrendered a double to Nationals hard hitting catcher, Reuben. Rick fielded a hard hit ball to 3rd and held the runner at second. And then.... "T-Ball-itis". A series of bad throws and bad decisions allowed both runners to score. Disgruntled, Lawrence walked the next batter. Out 2 was recorded on Lawrence's 3rd K of the day. And then .... a relapse of "T-Ball-itis". Another sequence of over throws allowed the 3rd run of the inning to cross the plate. After another walk, David recorded out 3 on 1st with an unassisted put out.
The Nationals brought in their fire balling closer Chase in the top of the 5th. He made quick work of the Red Sox, retiring the side in order with 2 strike outs. He was aided by the third Red Sox batter of the day being called out for throwing a bat after making contact with the ball. At the end of 5, the score was 6-3 Nationals.
Charles and Derrick Marshall handled the pitching duties for the Red Sox in the 6th. On 3 walks and 3 hits, the Nationals struck for 3 runs. Derrick had a nice throw to 2nd on a steal attempt to record out 1. He would later record 2 strike outs to close out the inning.
The Red Sox displayed a "never say die" attitude in the bottom of the 6th. David hit a hard grounder to the whole between SS and 3rd and was robbed of a base hit by a great play by the National short stop, Kyle. After the next batter stuck out, Lawrence stepped to the plate and delivered a 2 out single up the middle but was left stranded on first.
The guys played a good game despite their recurring ailment. The first 4 innings of the game were the best that the guys have played all year. When you consider the fact that we gave the Nationals 3 outs on thrown bat errors, and 3 runs on "T-Ball moments", the game was much closer than the final score suggests.
Special thanks to Gary's parents for the tasty wings and to Grant's parents for the cake.
The game summary is attached and can be found here.
The season to date stats are attached and can be found here .
As always, an archive of these updates can be found on the blog.
Grant Craddolph took the mound for his first start of the year. He had his A game working early on as he held the Nationals scoreless in the first inning. As usual, the Red Sox defense played well behind him. In the first inning, Lawrence Gilliam handled a pop fly to second for the first out. After a single, an HBP and an error by Lawrence at 2nd, the bases were loaded. Grant beared down and got the next batter to ground out to the pitcher. Grant easily fielded the grounder and threw the runner out with a shot to Charles Heard on first. Grant struck the next batter out to end the inning.
The Red Sox bats came to life in the bottom of the first as they jumped out to a 2-0 lead. The first 4 batters recorded hits. Gary Smith got things started with a double to left center field. After advancing to 3rd on a passed ball, Gary scored on an RBI single to left field by Jonathan Phelps. Jonathan moved to second on a wild pitch and was brought home on an RBI single by Grant Craddolph. It was an awesome display of hitting for the Red Sox. At the end of one, the score was Red Sox 2, Nationals 0.
Grant continued to stymie the Nationals in the second inning. After allowing a lead off double to Nathan Moore to start the inning. Grant buckled down and got the next 3 batters. Out one was recorded on a come backer to the mound 1-3 (Grant to Charles). Grant struck out the next batter to record his second K for the day. Grant closed the side by snagging a hard hit line drive back to the mound. Web Gem material.
The Red Sox were held scoreless in the bottom of the second. Lawrence Gilliam lead off the inning with a pop fly infield single but was left stranded. At the end of two, the scored remained 2-0 Red Sox.
The Nationals struck for 2 runs in the 3rd on 2 hits and a walk. Grant recorded out 1 by fielding a ground ball to the mound and gunning the lead runner with a throw to Gary covering second. He recorded his 3rd strike out of the game to record out 2. Charles handled a pop fly to third to record out 3.
The Sox went quietly in the bottom of the 3rd. Grant walked with one out but was caught stealing 2nd.
After pitching the max number of innings in a game (3), Grant was relieved by Lawrence in the top of the 4th. Grant went 3 strong innings, allowing 2 runs, 4 hits, 1 walk and 1 HBP. He struck out 3.
The Nationals got 1 run in the top of the 4th to take a 3-2 lead. After striking out the first batter, Lawrence allowed a double Nationals RF, Quincy. Quincy would score on a wild pitch and a passed ball. Lawrence struck out the next batter to record out 2. Charles fielded a tricky ground ball between 1st and 2nd to record out 3.
The Red Sox answered back in the bottom of the 4th. After the first 2 batters struck out. Blake White walked to get things started. Lawrence followed with a walk to get runners on 1st and 2nd with 2 outs. Norey Smith stepped to the plate and delivered a clutch 2 out RBI base hit to score Blake and move Lawrence to 3rd. Rick Powell followed with a walk to load the bases for team batting leader Jonathan. Jonathan was robbed of a base hit up the middle by a great play by Nationals short stop, Chase. At the end of 4, the score was tied 3-3.
The Nationals scored 3 in the top of 5th as the Red Sox caught a severe case of "T-Ball-itis". The Red Sox have not found a cure for this dreaded disorder as it has reared its ugly head in many close games this season. After getting the first batter on a 1-3 putout from Lawrence to David Cooper on 1st, Lawrence surrendered a double to Nationals hard hitting catcher, Reuben. Rick fielded a hard hit ball to 3rd and held the runner at second. And then.... "T-Ball-itis". A series of bad throws and bad decisions allowed both runners to score. Disgruntled, Lawrence walked the next batter. Out 2 was recorded on Lawrence's 3rd K of the day. And then .... a relapse of "T-Ball-itis". Another sequence of over throws allowed the 3rd run of the inning to cross the plate. After another walk, David recorded out 3 on 1st with an unassisted put out.
The Nationals brought in their fire balling closer Chase in the top of the 5th. He made quick work of the Red Sox, retiring the side in order with 2 strike outs. He was aided by the third Red Sox batter of the day being called out for throwing a bat after making contact with the ball. At the end of 5, the score was 6-3 Nationals.
Charles and Derrick Marshall handled the pitching duties for the Red Sox in the 6th. On 3 walks and 3 hits, the Nationals struck for 3 runs. Derrick had a nice throw to 2nd on a steal attempt to record out 1. He would later record 2 strike outs to close out the inning.
The Red Sox displayed a "never say die" attitude in the bottom of the 6th. David hit a hard grounder to the whole between SS and 3rd and was robbed of a base hit by a great play by the National short stop, Kyle. After the next batter stuck out, Lawrence stepped to the plate and delivered a 2 out single up the middle but was left stranded on first.
The guys played a good game despite their recurring ailment. The first 4 innings of the game were the best that the guys have played all year. When you consider the fact that we gave the Nationals 3 outs on thrown bat errors, and 3 runs on "T-Ball moments", the game was much closer than the final score suggests.
Special thanks to Gary's parents for the tasty wings and to Grant's parents for the cake.
The game summary is attached and can be found here.
The season to date stats are attached and can be found here .
As always, an archive of these updates can be found on the blog.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Red Sox Practice - Monday 5:30 Rancho Cienega
We'll practice Monday, 5/8 at 5:30 - Rancho Cienega Park.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Red Sox Missing Game Recaps
Since I didn't get the game summaries completed for several games, I thought that I'd at least send out the game recaps. They are attached and also posted on the blog.
Game 7: vs. Diamondbacks
Game 8 vs. Rockies
Game 9 vs. Nationals
Game 10 vs. Mets
Also, thanks for not clowning me on my penchant for mistyping the word "through" when I really meant "threw".
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Game 7: vs. Diamondbacks
Game 8 vs. Rockies
Game 9 vs. Nationals
Game 10 vs. Mets
Also, thanks for not clowning me on my penchant for mistyping the word "through" when I really meant "threw".
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Lawrence Gilliam
http://LaderaRedSox.blogspot.com
http://LaderaRedSox.blogspot.com
Red Sox Game 11 Summary
The Red Sox dropped their 1st game of the 2nd half of the season last night to the Braves. The final score was 8 to 1. The Sox struggled on offense through out the game and could only muster 5 base runners for the evening. Braves starting pitcher Malik Henry pitched 3 shut out innings and was relieved by Joshua Holmes in the 4th who preserved the victory for the Braves.
Derek Marshall took the mound for his first start of the year and turned in a solid performance. After walking the first 4 batters, Derek settled in and retired 6 of the next 8 batters that he faced. He went 3 strong innings, throwing 35 of 82 pitches for strikes, allowing 1 hit, 4 runs, 7 walks, and ringing up Ks on 4 batters.
Lawrence Gilliam relived Derek in the 4th. He started out shaky as he is learning to manage his new found velocity. He dinged his next door neighbor Trevor Edior in the back for a HBP. Trevor would later get his revenge with an RBI single to left in the 5th. He struggled with control through out the evening but turned in 2 good innings. In total he through 28 of 53 pitches for strikes, walked 3, hit 1 batter, surrendered 2 hits, 4 runs, and had 4 strike outs.
The Red Sox defense played well. Rick Powell handled a sharply hit line drive to 3rd in the 1st. Gary Smith recorded 2 assists from second - both to David Cooper at 1B in (1 in the 1st and 1 in the 3rd). Lawrence also had 2 assists on the day. In the 3rd, he handled a ground ball at short to get the lead runner with a good through to Rick at 3rd. In the 5th, he bobbled a dribbler back to the mound and threw a shot to Jonathan Phelps at 1st to record the out. Grant Craddolph handled a fly ball to short to record out 3 in the 2nd.
Offensively, the hitting woes continued. Jonathan, who leads the team with a .541 batting average continued his strong hitting with 2 infield singles - both hit to the 3rd baseman. Charles Heard had the only other hit of the day with his 5th hit of the year - a sharply hit ball to right center field in the 4th. The Red Sox scored their only run when Trent Jeter walked in the 5th, advanced to 3rd on wild pitches, and scored on a sacrifice from Grant. The only other Red Sox base runner was Rick who walked in the 2nd.
The guys did a good job of putting the ball in play - the Braves 1st baseman, Chris Smith, recorded 8 put outs. They simply couldn't find the wholes in the Brave infield. I see more time and money spent at Slamo in the future.
That's all for now. I've attached and posted the usual files.
The season to date stats are attached and can be found here
The game summary is attached and can be found here
Derek Marshall took the mound for his first start of the year and turned in a solid performance. After walking the first 4 batters, Derek settled in and retired 6 of the next 8 batters that he faced. He went 3 strong innings, throwing 35 of 82 pitches for strikes, allowing 1 hit, 4 runs, 7 walks, and ringing up Ks on 4 batters.
Lawrence Gilliam relived Derek in the 4th. He started out shaky as he is learning to manage his new found velocity. He dinged his next door neighbor Trevor Edior in the back for a HBP. Trevor would later get his revenge with an RBI single to left in the 5th. He struggled with control through out the evening but turned in 2 good innings. In total he through 28 of 53 pitches for strikes, walked 3, hit 1 batter, surrendered 2 hits, 4 runs, and had 4 strike outs.
The Red Sox defense played well. Rick Powell handled a sharply hit line drive to 3rd in the 1st. Gary Smith recorded 2 assists from second - both to David Cooper at 1B in (1 in the 1st and 1 in the 3rd). Lawrence also had 2 assists on the day. In the 3rd, he handled a ground ball at short to get the lead runner with a good through to Rick at 3rd. In the 5th, he bobbled a dribbler back to the mound and threw a shot to Jonathan Phelps at 1st to record the out. Grant Craddolph handled a fly ball to short to record out 3 in the 2nd.
Offensively, the hitting woes continued. Jonathan, who leads the team with a .541 batting average continued his strong hitting with 2 infield singles - both hit to the 3rd baseman. Charles Heard had the only other hit of the day with his 5th hit of the year - a sharply hit ball to right center field in the 4th. The Red Sox scored their only run when Trent Jeter walked in the 5th, advanced to 3rd on wild pitches, and scored on a sacrifice from Grant. The only other Red Sox base runner was Rick who walked in the 2nd.
The guys did a good job of putting the ball in play - the Braves 1st baseman, Chris Smith, recorded 8 put outs. They simply couldn't find the wholes in the Brave infield. I see more time and money spent at Slamo in the future.
That's all for now. I've attached and posted the usual files.
The season to date stats are attached and can be found here
The game summary is attached and can be found here
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