by Nick Poust
With two out in the bottom of the seventh, Detroit Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson lined a fastball into right field for a single, moving Magglio Ordonez, who had reached on a walk, to second base.
Just like that, Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett’s bid for a no-hitter was broken.
His offense gave him a lead to work with before he took the mound. Second baseman Dustin Pedroia, newly inserted into the leadoff spot, nailed the first fastball he saw from Armando Gallaraga for a single.
Right fielder J.D. Drew, who was also part of the lineup’s reconstruction, was next. Gallaraga missed with a fastball, then twirled in a nasty changeup for a strike. For remainder of the plate appearance, Drew saw nothing but sliders.
Just like that, Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett’s bid for a no-hitter was broken.
His offense gave him a lead to work with before he took the mound. Second baseman Dustin Pedroia, newly inserted into the leadoff spot, nailed the first fastball he saw from Armando Gallaraga for a single.
Right fielder J.D. Drew, who was also part of the lineup’s reconstruction, was next. Gallaraga missed with a fastball, then twirled in a nasty changeup for a strike. For remainder of the plate appearance, Drew saw nothing but sliders.
Read Full Story
0 comments:
Post a Comment