Over the Monster May 16, 2019
Marcus Walden needs a role change
He’s been the second best reliever, and it’s time his role more effectively reflects that. There were a bunch of players who played a role in the Red Sox picking up a ten-inning win on Wednesday to avoid a quick, two-game sweep at the hands of the Rockies. The top of the lineup built an early lead by single-handedly putting five runs on the board in the first three innings. Eduardo Rodriguez pitched mostly well, having a bad inning in the fourth then again in the seventh when he likely shouldn’t have been out there. Xander Bogaerts got the big leadoff double in the tenth. And, of...
Over the Monster May 15, 2019
Red Sox 6, Rockies 5: Michael Chavis walks it off
With a single, not a home run, but we’ll take it. This was certainly a baseball game. For a bit, it seemed like it was going to be a repeat of Tuesday’s game. The Red Sox jumped out to an early lead on Wednesday scoring five runs in the first three innings against Rockies pitcher German Márquez. Meanwhile, Eduardo Rodriguez looked good for most of his start, with just a brief hiccup in the fourth. Then, for some reason, he was brought back out for the seventh with 99 pitches under his belt. That did not go well, and he and Matt Barnes combined to tie the game. Boston’s offense, which...
Over the Monster May 15, 2019
Game 43 Gamethread: Red Sox vs. Rockies
The Red Sox lost a brutal game on Tuesday and need a win on Wednesday to avoid falling in a two-game sweep at the hands of the Rockies. They’ll have Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound taking on German Márquez. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET, and this will be your space to discuss the action. Go Sox!
Over the Monster May 15, 2019
Red Sox vs. Rockies lineups: Just keep swinging, just keep swinging
The steaming Sox face the whiff-happy Rockies and hope for a better result. The Red Sox (22-20), fresh off the sad of managing to lose a game in which they struck out the Rockies (20-21) two dozen times, look go get back on the proverbial horse to cross the metaphorical mountains, because Rockies, you get it. You also understand that because the game is in Boston, it’s at 7:10 p.m. Eduardo Rodriguez goes for the Red Sox off of his best start of the year last time out against the Mariners, while righty Germán Márquez, who is good, goes for Colorado. Only minor changes to each lineup,...
Over the Monster May 15, 2019
OTM Open Thread 5/15: It is Wednesday
Happy Wednesday everyone. The Red Sox are coming off a tough loss on Tuesday despite a masterful effort from Chris Sale that saw their five-game win streak get snapped. They’ll look to start a new streak on Wednesday, but they’ll have their hands full going up against German Márquez. To counter, Boston will send Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound. Meanwhile, the Eastern Conference Finals kick off in the NBA between the Raptors and Bucks while the Sharks and Blues play Game Three of the Western Conference Finals in the NHL. There’s also a little day baseball on if you’re into that sort...
NESN.com May 14, 2019
Eduardo Rodriguez Squares Up Vs. German Marquez, Rockies In Series Finale
Eduardo Rodriguez has quite the act to follow on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. Chris Sale struck out 17 over... Read More »
Over the Monster May 11, 2019
Daily Red Sox Links: Eduardo Rodriguez, David Price, Brock Holt
The Red Sox have been waiting a long, long time for Eduardo Rodriguez to get through seven innings. The wait is over. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic) ($$) David Price is right on track with his recovery. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald) With their win on Friday, the Red Sox are over .500 for the first time this season. They are rolling right now, and they say they are going to get even better. (Ian Browne; RedSox.com) John Tomase says he knows exactly when (not if) the Red Sox are going to make it back to first place in the division. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston) Brock Holt hasn’t...
NESN.com May 10, 2019
Alex Cora Pleased With Consistency From Eduardo Rodriguez Of Late
Eduardo Rodriguez was stellar Friday night against the Seattle Mariners. The lefty tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing just five hits... Read More »
Over the Monster May 10, 2019
Red Sox 14, Mariners 1: 20-19 in 2019
The Red Sox get up over .500 with a blowout win on Friday. The Red Sox are rolling right now, and after a blowout victory on Friday night they can now brag about being over .500 for the first time in 2019. Eduardo Rodriguez got the start for this series opener against Seattle, and he was brilliant. His changeup in particular was great but he was really mixing his pitches well all night and more importantly he was attacking hitters. After seven shutout innings here he’s got a 2.78 ERA over his last six starts with over a strikeout per inning. The Red Sox offense made sure to give him...
NESN.com May 10, 2019
Red Sox Wrap: Offense Explodes, Eduardo Rodriguez Stellar In Win Vs. Mariners
Are the Boston Red Sox back? Because they sure look like they’re back. For the first time this season, the... Read More »
Over the Monster May 10, 2019
OTM Open Thread 5/10: It is Friday
Happy Friday everyone. The Red Sox had a well-deserved day off on Thursday and they’ll be back in action at Fenway Park on Friday. They take on the Mariners, looking for some revenge after Seattle clobbered them in the season-opening series back in March. The Red Sox will send Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound to take on Erik Swanson. First pitch for that one is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET. Meanwhile, the Warriors can close out their series against the Rockets tonight in the NBA while the Sharks and Blues start the Western Conference Finals in the NHL. Use this space to discuss whatever you’d...
NESN.com May 9, 2019
Eduardo Rodriguez Slated To Get Ball In Series Opener Vs. Mariners
For the first time since March 29, the Boston Red Sox are a .500 ball club. The last time the... Read More »
NESN.com May 4, 2019
Eduardo Rodriguez Has Had His Share Of Success Against White Sox
The Boston Red Sox have won four of their last five games. Boston bounced back Friday night after losing in... Read More »
Over the Monster May 4, 2019
Game 34 Gamethread: Red Sox at White Sox
The Red Sox picked up a relatively easy win on Saturday night, giving them four wins in their last five games. They’re going to be looking to keep up the good play in Chicago on Saturday, which should also feature the best weather of the weekend. They’ll have Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound as the southpaw looks to find some sort of momentum this season. The White counter with former Yankees top prospect Manny Bañuelos. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET, and this will be your space to discuss the action. How to Watch You can watch locally on NESN as well as on the new cord-cutters...
NESN.com May 4, 2019
Red Sox vs. White Sox Lineups: Steve Pearce, Eduardo Nuñez In For Boston
Eduardo Rodriguez will look try to earn himself a winning record Saturday evening when he and the Boston Red Sox... Read More »
