9/5: A Game Closer, and a Big Return

Javier Vazquez (11-8, 4.98) @ Kason Gabbard (0-3, 6.35)
Chicago White Sox (79-58) @ Boston Red Sox (74-64)
7:05 PM EDT in Boston, Massachusetts (Fenway Park)

SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
TV: NESN | RADIO: WEEI 850
AL EAST OUTLOOK: CLE @ TOR | MIN @ TB | NYY @ KC | BAL @ LAA

PRIOR GAME AGAINST OPPONENT: Red Sox 3, Chicago 2 on 9/4/06 DECISION: W: Mike Timlin | L: Brandon McCarthy STAR OF THE GAME: Carlos Pena – 1-1, GW HR

GAME NOTES: We’re one game closer to the White Sox, but it won’t mean much if we don’t win tonight. Here’s hoping the return of David Ortiz – in his first game since August 27th – will spark the Sox tonight against a vulnerable Chicago pitcher.