Buchholz Experiences Growing Pains, Streak Ends
Boston 9
New York 15
This game had the makings of an interesting pitching duel between two of the league’s exciting young stars. Instead, it turned into a competitive “Who Can Suck More” contest between Clay Buchholz and Chien-Ming Wang, a duel which probably should be called a draw.
The bullpen in a different story, as the Yankees’ LaTroy Hawkins, Billy Traber (remember him?), and Brian Bruney managed to slam the door on Boston, while Julian Tavarez and Mike Timlin essentially offered valet service to the New York offense as they cruised around the bases repeatedly.
It would be nice if these two teams could play a game that doesn’t last 4 hours. Tonight, the Red Sox are facing Mike Mussina (a guy who is probably in the Mike Timlin category of pitchers who no longer “have it”), so anything is possible.