Steve Bastek

Rest In Peace Johnny Pesky, A Legend in Every Sense of the Word

By Steve Bastek ⋅ August 13, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

On August 13th 2012 Red Sox Nation lost one of its most beloved members. Johnny Pesky passed away at the age of 92. Pesky played ten seasons in the major’s, and missed three more from 1943-1945 due to military service. He spent a little more than seven seasons with the Red Sox before he was [...]

Jon Lester, Red Sox Offense Dominate Indians in 14-1 Win

By Steve Bastek ⋅ August 12, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox defeated the Indians 14-1 on Sunday afternoon, to split the weekend series in Cleveland. Jon Lester had a terrific outing, striking out 12 batters in six innings of work, while the offense exploded for 14 runs. The Indians scored their only run in the bottom of the first inning when Carlos Santana [...]

More of the Same; Red Sox Offense Quiet in Saturday Loss to Indians

By Steve Bastek ⋅ August 12, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Cleveland Indians took game three of the four game series in Cleveland against the Red Sox on Saturday night. The Indians won by a score of 5-2. Franklin Morales had another strong start for the Sox, but the offense simply could not put runs on the board. Former Red Sox utility man Brent Lillibridge [...]

Buchholz Dominates in Complete Game Win, Middlebrooks Injured

By Steve Bastek ⋅ August 11, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox took game two of the series against Cleveland on Friday night. Behind an outstanding pitching performance from Clay Buchholz, the Sox were able to edge the Indians 3-2. The game had a “here we go again” feel to it when Asdrubal Cabrera blasted his 13th home run of the season off of [...]

Could John Lackey be the Infamous “Snitch”?

By Steve Bastek ⋅ August 11, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Since the historic collapse last September, there have been rumors going around that there is a rat in the Boston clubhouse. Kevin Youkilis was accused of being said rat, but after being shipped off to the White Sox, the rat still seems to be at large in the Red Sox organization. That begs the question [...]

2012 Patriots Linebackers Preview: Experienced Youth

By Steve Bastek ⋅ July 30, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

At first glance, the Patriots’ linebacker position should excite fans of the team. They are a relatively young group, the oldest being Niko Koutouvides (31), and they already have a tremendous amount of experience. The young linebackers helped lead a struggling defense to the Super Bowl last season, and with a full year playing together [...]

Ciriaco Plays Hero Again as Red Sox Edge Yankees in 10 Innings

By Steve Bastek ⋅ July 30, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox edged out a victory in 10 innings against the Yankees Sunday night, winning by a score of 3-2. The rubber match of the three-game weekend series in New York was highlighted by the pitching staffs of both teams. There was very little offense to speak of as Felix Doubront and Hiroki Kuroda [...]

Ciriaco Triple Helps Red Sox Hold Off Yankees for 8-6 Victory

By Steve Bastek ⋅ July 28, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 8-6 in Game 2 of the weekend series in New York. Jon Lester was the starting pitcher and recorded a no decision. Lester had a much better outing this game than his recent starts, going six innings strong, allowing four earned runs on four hits with two walks and [...]

Yankees Put Away Red Sox With Ease in Series Opener

By Steve Bastek ⋅ July 28, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Yankees beat the Red Sox 10-3 on Friday night in Yankee Stadium. Aaron Cook who has been a bright spot in the Red Sox rotation, looked lost as the Yankees scored six earned runs against him in just four innings pitched. It looked as if things were going to go the Sox way as [...]

2012 Patriots Defensive Line Preview: Who Lines Up With Vince Wilfork?

By Steve Bastek ⋅ July 24, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

As the summer months move along, we are getting closer to the kick off of the 2012-2013 NFL season. The Patriots returned to the Super Bowl for the fifth time in the Belichick era this past season, only to lose a disappointingly once again to the New York Giants. Yes, those same New York Giants [...]

Lester’s Struggles Continue, Blue Jays Pound Red Sox to Complete Sweep

By Steve Bastek ⋅ July 22, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Blue Jays completed the sweep of the Red Sox at Fenway Park on Sunday, winning by a score of 15-7. Jon Lester has been the focus of the media for his poor outings recently, and Sunday he hoped to get back on track. That was not the case as he gave up a whopping [...]

Late Inning Rally Saturday Lifts Blue Jays Over Red Sox

By Steve Bastek ⋅ July 22, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Blue Jays took game two of the weekend series against the Red Sox, defeating them by a score of 7-3. On a night were the Red Sox paid tribute to retired catcher and team captain Jason Varitek, Aaron Cook looked to be doing his job of forcing ground ball outs, until a couple late [...]

Red Sox Shut Down by Blue Jays, Lose 6-1

By Steve Bastek ⋅ July 20, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-1 Friday night at Fenway Park. Josh Beckett was tagged early by the Blue Jays’ offense, and Aaron Laffey proved to be too much for the offense of the Red Sox. Colby Rasmus plagued Beckett early in the game. In the top of the first inning [...]

Youkilis, Crawford Return to Boston as Red Sox Defeat White Sox 5-1

By Steve Bastek ⋅ July 16, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

The Red Sox defeated the White Sox 5-1 behind a great pitching performance from Aaron Cook, and an eighth inning three run home run from Adrian Gonzalez. The major story of this game was originally the return of Kevin Youkilis and Carl Crawford to Boston. However, pitchers Aaron Cook and Dylan Axelrod turned it into [...]

A Look Back at the Kevin Youkilis Trade