Game Thread: 07.08.11 Orioles (Britton) at Red Sox (Beckett) @ 7:10 p.m.

[Joolz]

RHP Josh Beckett (7-3, 2.12) vs. LHP Zach Britton (6-6, 3.47)

2238
Ellsbury CF
Pedroia 2B
Gonzalez 1B
Youkilis 3B
Ortiz DH
Varitek C
Scutaro SS
McDonald RF
Navarro LF


2239
Hardy SS
Markakis RF
Jones CF
Guerrero DH
Wieters C
Lee 1B
Reynolds 3B
Pie LF
Andino SS

Link (http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2011/07/game_88_orioles.html)




Here's what the Red Sox just released in terms of the weather:

The current weather forecast (provided by the Red Sox private weather service, Telvent DTN) in the vicinity of Fenway Park calls for showers and thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening hours.

All Fenway Park gates will open as regularly scheduled at 5:40 p.m. with a limited opening on Yawkey Way at 5:10 p.m. The Red Sox hope that tonight’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, which is scheduled to start at 7:10 p.m., will be played. However, the Red Sox want to alert our fans to the possibility of a delay.

This forecast is of course subject to change as the evening progresses. Additional updates will be provided as necessary.Link (http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2011/07/red_sox_gates_o.html)

[Joolz]

Honestly, weather-wise it doesn't look good (http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=BOX&product=NCR&overlay=11101111&loop=yes). The MFY game has already been postponed.

[sprocketboy]

Remember the beginning of last season when many of us (myself included) were entertaining notions that Ortiz' career was kaput?

4-0 Red Sox. It would suck if this start were wasted by the rain.

[3 Point Stan]

:rofl::rofl: at baseball fights

[sprocketboy]

Baltimore Canucks?