Orioles at Boston

[brooks.pryor]

How do we see this series shaping up? Anything less than at least two out of three would be a negative. We need to strike these lesser teams while they are down. Jones being back in center would be a huge addition. Go O's!

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[rudyrooster]

Winning 2 out of 3 would be okay by me. Let's just keep winning series and we'll be okay.

[O's are Legends]

Kung fu panda will be dropping bombs while using instagram during the games.

O's will win the series and Farrell will continue to look puzzled about his current ball club.

[O's84]

Games 1 and 2 look like the best match ups. Win those 2 and if we lose game 3, so be it.

[Moose Milligan]

Anything less than two out of three is a failure.

I want one of those wins to be a big win, too. Like a two touchdowns and a field goal for us. I really want to see their bullpen labor.

[Aglets]

Guess I'll be the first guy to say I'd be pretty happy with a 3 game sweep.

[Going Underground]

Red Sox are playing a little better. Some of the young guys have been hitting. Sandoval might not play. I think the Red Sox give the Orioles a tougher time then last time they played.

[Frobby]

I feel this is a potential "trap" series, and that the Sox should not be taken lightly. The Sox's bats have heated up in June (4.7 runs/game) and all three of their starters have done well of late.

Kelly (2-4, 5.32) vs. Jimenez (5-3, 3.27)

Buchholz (4-6, 3.87) vs. Norris (2-5, 7.57)

Rodriguez (3-1, 3.13) vs. Chen (3-4, 2.89) (or is it Gonzalez?)

Kelly has been bad overall, but he has thrown some good games and has allowed 2 runs or less in 5 of his last 7 starts. Jimenez has been solid this season but has his off days from time to time.

Buchholz has pitched well since mid-May (2.42 ERA in his last 7 starts), whereas Norris continues to be inconsistent. Advantage Sox in this game, IMO.

Rodriguez has been very good in three of his four starts, while getting bombed in the other. I think we have to assume the "good" EdRod shows up on Thursday and we'd better hope Chen (or Gonzalez) is sharp after his short start in the minors. (ESPN lists Chen as the starter, but Roch indicates it's Gonzo.)

All in all, I'd be very happy to take 2 of 3 in Boston. This is a tougher series than many realize.

[Nevermore]

Just as long as the O's don't get overconfident and lose.

[davidhusker]

Would love to take 5 of the next 6, I dont care which team we sweep really

[Going Underground]

I feel this is a potential "trap" series, and that the Sox should not be taken lightly. The Sox's bats have heated up in June (4.7 runs/game) and all three of their starters have done well of late.

Kelly (2-4, 5.32) vs. Jimenez (5-3, 3.27)

Buchholz (4-6, 3.87) vs. Norris (2-5, 7.57)

Rodriguez (3-1, 3.13) vs. Chen (3-4, 2.89) (or is it Gonzalez?)

Kelly has been bad overall, but he has thrown some good games and has allowed 2 runs or less in 5 of his last 7 starts. Jimenez has been solid this season but has his off days from time to time.

Buchholz has pitched well since mid-May (2.42 ERA in his last 7 starts), whereas Norris continues to be inconsistent. Advantage Sox in this game, IMO.

Rodriguez has been very good in three of his four starts, while getting bombed in the other. I think we have to assume the "good" EdRod shows up on Thursday and we'd better hope Chen (or Gonzalez) is sharp after his short start in the minors. (ESPN lists Chen as the starter, but Roch indicates it's Gonzo.)

All in all, I'd be very happy to take 2 of 3 in Boston. This is a tougher series than many realize.

I also think after the Blue Jay series that this could be a trap.

[Machado13]

Need 2 of 3

[Frobby]

I feel this is a potential "trap" series, and that the Sox should not be taken lightly. The Sox's bats have heated up in June (4.7 runs/game) and all three of their starters have done well of late.

Kelly (2-4, 5.32) vs. Jimenez (5-3, 3.27)

Buchholz (4-6, 3.87) vs. Norris (2-5, 7.57)

Rodriguez (3-1, 3.13) vs. Chen (3-4, 2.89) (or is it Gonzalez?)

Kelly has been bad overall, but he has thrown some good games and has allowed 2 runs or less in 5 of his last 7 starts. Jimenez has been solid this season but has his off days from time to time.

Buchholz has pitched well since mid-May (2.42 ERA in his last 7 starts), whereas Norris continues to be inconsistent. Advantage Sox in this game, IMO.

Rodriguez has been very good in three of his four starts, while getting bombed in the other. I think we have to assume the "good" EdRod shows up on Thursday and we'd better hope Chen (or Gonzalez) is sharp after his short start in the minors. (ESPN lists Chen as the starter, but Roch indicates it's Gonzo.)

All in all, I'd be very happy to take 2 of 3 in Boston. This is a tougher series than many realize.

Well, we avoided any traps and took the series. I figured the middle game to be the toughest, and that's the one we lost. I'll take 2 out of 3 in Fenway any time. We're now 9-4 against Boston, and won't see them again until mid-September (we also won't see Toronto again until September). It's been fun!