Wakefield, Boston bats stymie O's in 12-1 win

Extra Bases • Hernandez homers, Sox lead 2-1
O's catcher Ramon Hernand just smacked one of Tim Wakefield's knuckleballs over the Green Monster to pull the O's within a run, 2-1. It was Hernandez's eighth home run of the year and just the second home run Wakefield has allowed in his last four ...

Extra Bases • Winding down a blowout...
A few things during the eighth inning of Boston's 10-1 blowout of Baltimore... - O's manager Dave Trembley's ejection in the seventh inning was the third of his career. - Tim Wakefield gave up one run on two hits, walked two and struck out six ...

Projo Sox Blog • Postgame notes: Boston 12, Baltimore 1
By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer BOSTON _ When Red Sox catcher Kevin Cash is moving his glove around like the second hand on a clock, that's a clear indication that Tim Wakefield's knuckle ball is dancing out of control. Not only was ...

The Joy of Sox • Ortiz Update
According to Terry Francona (via the Globe ), David Ortiz will play three games with Pawtucket July 17-19, take a day off, then play three more with Portland on July 21-23. If all goes well, Flo could be back in the Red Sox lineup for the July 25 game ...

• Youkilis, Wakefield Lead Sox To 12-1 Pasting Of Orioles; Sox Close To Within 1/2 Game Of First Place
Kevin Youkilis had two hits and six rbi this evening, including his first career grand slam, in the Red Sox 12-1 white-washing of the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park… the win, combined with Cleveland’s 8-4 triumph over Tampa Bay (their ...

Wakefield, Boston bats stymie O's in 12-1 win
Kevin Youkilis had a career-high six RBIs, thanks to his first grand slam, and Tim Wakefield pitched seven innings of two-hit ball Saturday night to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 12-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Red Sox pound Baltimore, 12-1
Kevin Youkilis had a career-high six RBIs, thanks to his first grand slam, and Tim Wakefield pitched seven innings of two-hit ball Saturday night to lead the Boston Red Sox...

Youkilis, Wakefield lead BoSox over O's (AP)
Kevin Youkilis had a career-high six RBIs, thanks to his first grand slam, and Tim Wakefield pitched seven innings of two-hit ball Saturday night to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 12-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. J.D. Drew and Manny ...

Fastballs and curves
Asked about the challenge of repeating as champion, Red Sox manager Terry Francona offered a simple response during spring training. Said the manager: "It's...

Wake's better with age
Terry Francona has seen Tim Wakefield pitch 144 times, including playoffs, since becoming Red Sox manager in 2004. He puts last night's performance at the top of...