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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Youk' Field Goal Edges Rangers 19-17


August 12, 2008. BOSTON, MA - Terry Francona watched Boston's 10-run lead disappear and was searching for a new strategy as the numbers on the scoreboard started to resemble a football game. "At some point," the Red Sox manager said, "you're thinking about going for a field goal." That's the type of night it was -- it was hard for anyone to keep track of anything.

In one of the wildest games of the season, Youkilis' go-ahead homer sent Boston to a 19-17 win after the Texas Rangers fought back from a 10-run first inning Tuesday night that included a pair of three-run homers by David Ortiz.

Youkilis drove a three-run shot over Fenway Park's Green Monster in the eighth inning for his second homer of a dizzying night, bringing fans to their feet as he circled the bases with uncharacteristic speed. "I also felt the emotion of the boos today," after two strikeouts, he said. "So the roller coaster ride in Boston's always fun. Luckily, we got the cheers at the end."
The combined 36 runs tied in AL record set on June 29, 1950, when the Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Athletics 22-14. The teams totaled 37 hits.

The 19 runs were the most scored by the Red Sox this season and ruined a Rangers comeback that matched the greatest ever against Boston. The Red Sox also squandered a 10-run lead on June 4, 1989, against Toronto when they lost 13-11 in 12 innings after they led 10-0 through six.

Hideki Okajima (3-2) got the win in a game that lasted 3 hours, 58 minutes. The Rangers, who lead the majors in batting average, put on another hitting display after their 15-7 win over Baltimore on Sunday. "If they didn't quit tonight. I don't think they're ever going to quit," Washington said. Ortiz's first homer followed a leadoff walk to J.D. Drew and a single by Pedroia. His second came after RBI singles by Drew and Pedroia. The other runs in the first inning scored on Jed Lowrie's two-run double.

Charlie Zink made his major league debut for Boston, pitching in place of injured Tim Wakefield-- a fellow knuckleballer. Zink was lifted with one out in the fifth after giving up a run-scoring single to Josh Hamilton, an RBI double to Byrd and a two-run double to Frank Catalanotto.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Charlie Zink Bio

Scouting Report: Zink was signed as an undrafted free agent on the recommendation of Luis Tiant, his former coach at Savannah College of Art and Design. Tim Wakefield has tutored Zink on the fine art of the knuckleball. Zink understands what he needs to do to get hitters out. Good athlete. Also throws mid 80s fastball and cutter for strikes, using the same delivery as his knuckler. Fearless with his knuckleball, even behind in the count.

Awards
2003 Sarasota Pitcher of the Year
Eastern League Pitcher of the Week (June 18-24, 2007)
2007 Eastern League All StarInternational League
Pitcher of the Week (April 14-20, 2008)
2008 International League All Star

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More on Charlie Zink. Pawtucket Times

Wakefield put on Disabled List

CHICAGO - The Red Sox lost Tim Wakefield, one of their top starters, for at least two weeks and possibly into September because of tightness and stiffness in the back of his right shoulder.
That is the same area that forced Wakefield to be left off last year’s Division Series and World Series roster, but this time the club believes after a cortisone shot and rest period, he should be ready to resume his so far successful 2008 season.

Wakefield was supposed to start tomorrow’s homestand opener against the Texas Rangers, but instead will go on the disabled list. A replacement has yet to be named, but Michael Bowden, today’s scheduled starter for Triple-A Pawtucket, is a top candidate with Devern Hansack a possibility as well.

NOTE: I believe that the Red Sox are recalling Charle Zink from Pawtucket. His record is 13-4 with a 2.89 ERA. It would be nice to see Bowden, a top prospect, come up. David Pauley's record is similar to Zink's.

Zink to take injured Wakefield's spot
The Red Sox have placed RHP Tim Wakefield on the disabled list (right shoulder) and will promote knuckleballing RHP Charlie Zink from Pawtucket to start Tuesday against Texas. Zink, 28, is 13-4 with a 2.89 ERA for the PawSox in 2008. In 25 starts, Zink has allowed 49 earned runs on 129 hits (.228 BAA) over 152.1 innings pitched, striking out 94 and walking 43. He was selected as an International League All Star in last month's AAA All Star Game. As a 28-year-old, Zink is ineligible for the SoxProspects prospect rankings, but he is ranked #5 on the
Post-Prospects list. Tuesday will be Zink's major league debut.


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