2007-10-16 10:15:36 · 18 answers · asked by lovemycookies 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
The Cleveland Indians come into this Game 4 matchup with a 2-1 series lead over the Boston Red Sox, thanks to Monday night’s solid effort by starting pitcher Jake Westbrook in the Indians’ 4-2 win over Boston.
Tonight’s matchup between these two almost evenly matched teams, features two aging veteran starters that still know how to get the job done in Boston’s Tim Wakefield and Cleveland’s Paul Byrd.
Key Red Sox Trends
The Red Sox are 5-0 in Wakefield's last 5 starts on grass.
- The Red Sox are 7-1 in Wakefield's last 8 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
- The Red Sox are 10-3 in Wakefield's last 13 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Key Indians Trends
The Indians are 5-0 in Byrd's last 5 Tuesday starts.
- The Indians are 5-1 in Byrd's last 6 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- The Indians are 5-1 in Byrd's last 6 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Key Totals Trends
The Over is 4-0 in Wakefield's last 4 starts vs. American League Central.
- The Over is 10-1 in Wakefield's last 11 starts on grass.
- The Over is 4-0 in Byrd's last 4 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
- The Over is 7-1 in Byrd's last 8 home starts.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
- The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland.
- The Under is 4-1 in Wakefield's last 5 starts vs. Indians.
- The Red Sox are 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Cleveland.
The Pitchers: Red Sox starting pitcher Tim Wakefield is 17-12 in 31 starts covering 189.0 innings. Wakefield has 110 strikeouts, 64 walks and an ERA of 4.76.
Indians starting pitcher Paul Byrd is 15-8 in 31 starts covering 192.1 innings. Byrd has 88 strikeouts, 28 walks and a 4.59 ERA.
Analysis: Maybe it’s me, but the Cleveland Indians all of a sudden look like the team with the more confidence – and more importantly – the stronger pitching staff.
With Wakefield and Byrd likely canceling each other out with respectable performances, this game could hinge on the performance of each team’s bullpen – and the timely hitting that has helped Cleveland to their one-game lead. While I think it is still a very real possibility that the Boston Red Sox will win this series, I have to go with the Cleveland Indians to win tonight’s contest and take a 3-1 lead back to Boston with the possibility of closing out the series in Game 5.
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2007-10-16 12:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose the Indians will win with a last ranking of two to a million in an excessively near sport. The pitching shall be extraordinary on each side and this sport might very good pass into further innings. C.C. must pitch larger this night as good and Josh Beckett is consistently rough. Look for a best shielding sport however I suppose tribe pulls it out with house discipline skills and their bull-pen. GO TRIBE!!!!!!
2016-09-05 11:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Sorry.
True, Wakefield is coming off injury. BUT, he's got a lot going for him.
Play off experience, along with the fact he's throwing a knuckle ball after facing Becket, Schilling, and Dice K. The Tribe is going to be off balance to start the game facing the Knuckleball. And when Timmy gets tired, the Sox will mix things back up with their bullpen studs Delcarmen and Papelbon.
2007-10-16 10:31:05 · answer #3 · answered by Joseph L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul Byrd is as solid a number 4 starter as you'll find in the Majors. I'd say our chances are good. Plus, someone different steps up every night.
Go Tribe!!
2007-10-16 10:24:04 · answer #4 · answered by Bryan M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they will.... the Red Sox bats have been inconsistent all year and they'll be quiet tonight as well. Plus, Wakefield won't get the job done either. It'll be Indians vs. Rockies soon.
2007-10-16 10:21:23 · answer #5 · answered by jh361 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Indians will win 8-3.
GO TRIBE!!
2007-10-16 10:32:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Atlanta Braves. **** the indians and the red sox
2007-10-16 10:28:15 · answer #7 · answered by Eazy23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm hoping not...but I wouldn't bet on the Red Sox with Wakefield...He's either good or bad...not in between...
2007-10-16 10:40:07 · answer #8 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Wakefield will step it up since his coach stuck with him and the Sox bats will come alive...Sox win and even up the series.
2007-10-16 10:25:42 · answer #9 · answered by JT-24 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gee, how many times can we ask this question in an hour?
Three words: Weather Permitting, yes!
2007-10-16 10:21:37 · answer #10 · answered by pricehillsaint 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋