Posted Sunday, October 11, 2009 11:19 AM
What gives?
Buchholz had been on a roll until his last two starts, when he was rocked for 13 hits and 13 runs over 11 innings. The right-hander turned in a strong September, going 4-1 with a 2.87 ERA in six starts. After spending the first half at Triple-A, Buchholz joined the Red Sox after the All-Star break and took a regular turn in the rotation for the rest of the season. He didn't face the Angels this season but is 1-2 with a 6.35 ERA against them. Buchholz's one win against the Angels came in his first Major League start in Aug., 2007. This season, the right-hander held opponents to a .256 average.
Kazmir has made more career starts against the Red Sox than any other club. He is 8-7 with a 3.59 ERA in 23 regular season starts against them. He also faced them twice in the American League Championship series while with the Rays last year. He allowed five runs in 4 1/3 innings in Game 2 but the Rays went on to a 9-8 victory. In Game 5 he pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings but the Red Sox came back for an 8-7 victory. Overall he was 1-1 with a 4.21 ERA in five postseason starts.
I will take the Angels for a sweep