Blue Jays 12, Red Sox 0September 30th, 2009 Blue Jays 12, Red Sox 0
Toronto Bostonab r h biab r h biJBautst rf 5 1 1 3 Gthrght cf-rf4 0 2 0A.Hill 2b 6 0 3 2 Reddck lf4 0 0 0Millar 3b 4 1 1 0 Ktchm 1b3 0 0 0V.Wells cf 5 1 3 0 D.Ortiz dh3 0 0 0Overay 1b 3 1 1 3 Baldelli rf-3b4 0 1 0Barajs c 6 0 0 0 Kottars c3 0 0 0R.Ruiz dh 6 4 4 2 AlGnzlz ss2 0 0 0Snider lf 4 3 2 0 BrAndr cf1 0 0 0JMcDnl ss 3 1 2 2 Lowrie 3b-ss3 0 0 0Wdwrd 2b2 0 0 0Totals 42 12 17 12 Totals29 0 3 0
Toronto 023 032 011—12Boston 000 000 000— 0DP_Toronto 1. LOB_Toronto 13, Boston 5.
Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield throws off a bullpen mound and might start on SaturdaySeptember 3rd, 2009 Wakefield might pitch SaturdayST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Penny throws 8 shutout innings, Rowand, Uribe homer in Giants' 4-0 win over PhilliesSeptember 2nd, 2009 Penny throws 8 shutout innings in SF debutPHILADELPHIA — After a sensational and surprising debut with San Francisco, Brad Penny kept his eyes on the Red Sox game on TV as he dressed. "Those are my buddies over there," he said.
Brad Penny agrees to minor league deal with Giants, expected to start WednesdaySeptember 1st, 2009 Giants, Brad Penny agree to minor league dealSAN FRANCISCO — Brad Penny and the Giants agreed to a minor league contract Monday night, adding another proven arm to San Francisco's strong rotation for the stretch run. Penny cleared waivers after he was released by Boston last week.
Giants, Brad Penny nearing deal to bring right-hander to San FranciscoSeptember 1st, 2009 Giants working on deal to sign pitcher Brad PennySAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants were working Monday to finalize a deal that would add right-hander Brad Penny to their rotation for the stretch run. A person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press that details still needed to be completed.
Red Sox knuckleballer Wakefield expects to get cortisone shot Monday for balky backAugust 30th, 2009 Wakefield expects to get cortisone shot MondayBOSTON — Boston Red Sox right-hander Tim Wakefield expects to get a cortisone shot Monday after his next scheduled start was scratched because his balky back acted up again. The 43-year-old knuckleballer spent 5½ weeks on the disabled list with back problems after the All-Star break.
Red Sox 6, Tigers 5August 11th, 2009 Red Sox 6, Tigers 5
Detroit Bostonab r h biab r h biGrndrs cf 5 1 1 0 Ellsury cf5 2 2 0Polanc 2b 5 1 3 1 Pedroia 2b4 1 1 2Thams lf 4 0 1 2 VMrtnz c5 0 0 0MiCarr 1b 2 1 0 0 Youkils 3b4 0 2 0CGuilln dh 4 0 0 0 D.Ortiz dh4 0 1 1Ordonz rf 4 1 3 1 J.Drew rf3 1 2 0Thoms pr-rf 0 0 0 0 Bay lf3 1 1 1Inge 3b 3 0 1 1 Ktchm 1b3 0 2 0Laird c 3 1 1 0 NGreen ss3 1 1 2Everett ss 3 0 0 0Totals 33 5 10 5 Totals34 6 12 6
Detroit 000 210 200—5Boston 220 010 10x—6DP_Boston 1. LOB_Detroit 8, Boston 10.
OF Jason Bay out of the Boston lineup with hamstring injury, Drew back from groin injuryAugust 5th, 2009 OF Bay out of Boston lineup, Drew back inST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Brad Penny, Red Sox snap 5-game skid with 3-1 victory over OriolesJuly 25th, 2009 Penny, Red Sox snap skid with 3-1 win over OriolesBOSTON — Brad Penny scattered five hits over 6 1-3 innings to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 on Friday night and snap a season-high five-game losing streak. The slump, combined with the New York Yankees' winning streak, turned Boston's 2½-game lead in the AL East at the All-Star break into a 2½-game deficit.
Red Sox place All-Star knuckleballer Tim Wakefield on DL with strained backJuly 22nd, 2009 Red Sox knuckleballer Wakefield on DLARLINGTON, Texas — All-Star knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is headed to the disabled list because of a lower back problem. The Boston Red Sox recalled right-hander Clay Buchholz from Triple-A Pawtucket to start in Wakefield's place Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game series in Texas.
First-time All-Star Tim Wakefield gets AL-leading 11th win as Red Sox beat Athletics 5-4July 9th, 2009 BOSTON — First-time All-Star Tim Wakefield earned his AL-leading 11th victory, and David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Wednesday night. Wakefield (11-3) left to a standing ovation in the seventh inning in his final scheduled start before the break.
First-time All-Star Wakefield gets AL-leading 11th win, Red Sox beat Athletics 5-4July 9th, 2009 All-Star Wakefield gets AL-leading 11th winBOSTON — First-time All-Star Tim Wakefield earned his AL-leading 11th victory, and David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Wednesday night. Wakefield (11-3) left to a standing ovation in the seventh inning in his final scheduled start before the break.
Ortiz and Wakefield lead Red Sox to 8-2 victory over MarlinsJune 17th, 2009 Ortiz, Wakefield lead Red Sox past MarlinsBOSTON — David Ortiz homered to start a six-run inning, then added a two-run single to finish it on Tuesday night and the Boston Red Sox beat the Florida Marlins 8-2. Tim Wakefield (9-3) allowed two runs in six innings to improve to 6-0 at Fenway Park this season.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi accuses Red Sox pitcher Brad Penny of throwing at Alex RodriguezJune 13th, 2009 Yanks' Girardi accuses Penny of throwing at A-RodNEW YORK — Yankees manager Joe Girardi accused Boston's Brad Penny of deliberately hitting Alex Rodriguez with a pitch. Rodriguez was hit in the back in the first inning Thursday night at Fenway Park, prompting umpires to warn both teams.
Joe Girardi accuses Brad Penny of throwing at Alex RodriguezJune 13th, 2009 Girardi accuses Penny of throwing at A-RodNEW YORK — Yankees manager Joe Girardi accused Boston's Brad Penny of deliberately hitting Alex Rodriguez with a pitch. Rodriguez was hit in the back in the first inning Thursday night at Fenway Park, prompting umpires to warn both teams.