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Will
Middlebrooks took a pitch off the hand from Yankees reliever David Robertson in
the 10th inning Sunday Night, and had a red mark to prove it. The umpires didn’t agree with the Red Sox third
baseman, although it didn’t matter, because Middlebrooks singled to left field
on the next pitch, which contributed to the Red Sox 3-2 victory in extra
innings. "I'll take the knock" said Middlebrooks, the fallout from
the seemingly missed call may prove to be significant. Bobby Valentine launched a furious objection
with home plate umpire Brian O'Nora and was ejected from the game, showing
emotion that many of the manager's critics have been waiting to see. Valentine reported that O’Nora said he heard
the ball hit the bat but never actually saw it.
"That's what I take exception with," Valentine said. "No
one saw anything. He just heard it. What are you going to do? I'm not going to
say anything that's going to get me fined."
RHP Scott Atchison, suffered a setback with his strained
right forearm, Friday night in his rehab appearance with the Triple-A
Pawtucket. He is scheduled to undergo further
test Monday in Boston. Valentine
admitted that the Sox “have some concern” that this injury may leave him
sidelined even longer.
DH David Ortiz took batting practice again Sunday and is
expected to begin some agility training to test his strained Achilles
tendon. Ortiz is eligible to come off
the disabled list before Wednesday night’s game, but will only truly test his
limits when he starts accelerating his running.
The results will decide if he makes an appearance against the Detroit
Tigers, Wednesday at Fenway.
INF Pedro Ciriacro delivered another clutch game-winning
hit to secure the 3-2 victory over the Yankees Sunday night. Ciriaco hit an opposite field blooper into
right field to score Jarrod Saltalamacchia in the 10th inning. Although Ciriaco’s presence in the lineup at
shortstop has little to do with his recent hot-streak. It is due to “toe trouble” for starting SS
Mike Aviles. Aviles’ turf toe is causing
him discomfort, particularly at the plate.
Aviles went 1-18 before being taken out of the lineup, while Ciriaco has
been hot at the plate, batting .349 in his 18 games since getting the call,
with three doubles and two triples.
LHP Felix Doubront continued his strong run against the
Yankees in his third start of the season against New York, and his first in
Yankee Stadium. He overcame a
season-high five walks and didn't allow a run until Russell Martin's leadoff
homer in the seventh inning. At one
point, Doubront struck out Derek Jeter, Curtis Granderson, Mark Teixeira and
Robinson Cano in succession on 17 pitches.
After a great performance Doubront took a no-decision after reliever Andrew Miller and closer Alfredo
Aceves teamed to allow the tying run in the eighth inning, Doubront allowed one
run in 6 2/3 innings and lowered his ERA against the Yankees to 2.41.
"That was fun," Doubront said. "I was just looking to pitch. I
wasn't scared to pitch here. I just wanted to get the job done, and that's what
I did."
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