8/7: Six Games

August 7th, 2007 GAME THREAD
Boston Red Sox (68-44) @ Los Angeles Angels (65-46)
Tim Wakefield, RHP (13-9, 4.55) @ Joe Saunders, LHP (5-0, 3.10)
10:05 PM EDT at Angel Stadium (Anaheim, CA)
TV: NESN | RADIO: WRKO 680, WROL (Sp.)
AL EAST GAMES: NYY @ TOR | TB @ DET | SEA @ BAL

PRIOR GAME VS. LAA: Boston 2 @ Los Angeles 4 on 8/6/07 DECISION: W: Justin Speier | L: Curt Schilling | S: Francisco Rodriguez STARS OF THE GAME: Kevin Youkilis drew first blood with a 2-run home run, his 12th of the season. RED SOX’S PREVIOUS GAME: Boston 2 @ Los Angeles 4 on 8/6/07

GAME NOTES: Tim Wakefield has been the pitcher of record in every one of his twenty-two starts this season. His thirteen wins are tied with five others, including Daisuke Matsuzaka, for fifth in the majors. Should he win this game he would move into a tie for the major league lead with Josh Beckett, John Lackey, C.C. Sabathia and Carlos Zambrano. Wakefield’s decision streak is the longest since Lum Harris recorded a decision in his first 26 starts in 1942…The Sox’ six game advantage over the Yankees matches the tightest margin since May 3rd.