boston.com - 8/17/2008
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Compared with the four-hour bout the Red Sox had Tuesday with the Rangers, last night's matchup between Roy Halladay and Paul Byrd seemed more inclined to the virtuoso. Two pitchers dedicated to throwing strikes, getting the ball back, and throwing more strikes. It was certainly nice for those in the crowd of 37,834 who wanted to make it home in time to see Michael Phelps go after his eighth ...
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On a Wing and a Prayer
Boston Dirt Dogs —
... Byrd Lends a Hand, Sox Can't Fly Past Halladay and the Jays
Saturday Night Box: Toronto 4, Boston 1 Halladay Puts Sox on Ice Ellsbury Bottoms Out at the Top Again Byrd: No Walks, No Strikeouts, and No Win at Fenway Can We Get Texas Back in Town?
”Man, he should make a pitching video." -- 8.16.08, Dustin Pedroia (HR) on Halladay
Boston Red Sox News & Notes - 8/17
SOX & Dawgs —
... he gave up were the difference in the game.
“I wish we were on the other end of this, but the pitchers got it, they threw it, they threw it over the plate,” Sox manager Terry Francona said. “It’s a fun game to play defense in. I guarantee if you ask our guys, they’ll say that, and I know their guys feel that way. They love playing behind [Halladay]; there’s a reason.”
Dustin Pedroia thinks Halladay should make a pitching video after his performance last night. ...
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