Nobody else has started the thread so I'll
try to start a streak.
Wakefield Vs Volstad
try to start a streak.
Wakefield Vs Volstad
- These teams will be facing each other for the first time since 2006 when Boston won two of the three meetings between the clubs.
- The Red Sox had their five game winning streak snapped in their 11-6 loss to the Phillies on Sunday. Boston is an ML-best 21-8 at home this season.
- The Marlins have won each of their last three games, scoring at least six runs in each of those three contests. Florida has won six of its last nine road games.
- Chris Volstad is 0-3 with a 5.30 ERA in his last three starts and will be making his first career start against the Red Sox.
- Dating back to last season, Tim Wakefield is 7-0 in his last eight home starts. Wakefield is 5-0 with a 3.27 ERA in five home starts this season compared to 3-3 with a 5.44 ERA in seven road starts.
- Hanley Ramirez is 6-for-12 with six RBI over his last three games. Ramirez is hitting .378 on the road this season compared to .296 at home
