The Sox are in the playoffs, so obviously these games mean shit. Except this could be the last time we see Tim Wakefield on the mound. His back has been fucked up for most of the season, and there is no guarantee he'll be on the playoff roster.
Wake will look to help the Sox avoid their longest losing streak of the season. It will not be east though as the Jays have been playing well and have their ace Roy Halladay on the hill.
Wakefield is an impress 11-4 this year with a 4.33 ERA (ERA obviously far less impressive). The good news for the Wake is that he is 7-0 at home, but his biggest concern should be to find a way to get Adam Lind out, who torched the Sox for 3 HRs last night.
Halladay has had another impressive year. He hasn't been as good since the trade rumors have died down, but is still one of the best pitchers in the game. Boston is going to need jump on this guy early as he has the ability to pitch a complete game almost every time out. The Toronto ace is 13-14 with a 4.43 ERA against Boston (the only AL opponent against which he has a losing record).
Game starts at 7:10pm on NESN.
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