It’s not very difficult to steal a base on Victor Martinez. Coming into tonight’s game against the Texas Rangers, opposing base runners were 22-of-23 on stolen base attempts against the Red Sox with Martinez behind the plate. So, in most cases, there’s very little Martinez can do to prevent such stolen bases just by himself. Put knuckleballer Tim Wakefield on the mound, and you’re basically giving up a double for every single or walk.
Rangers Steal Nine Bases In Five Innings, Make Victor Martinez Look Downright Silly
↵So far tonight, the Rangers have taken full advantage of Wakefield’s presence, and have stolen a whopping five base--(game cast alert)
↵↵V. Guerrero stole third, N. Cruz stole second
↵↵Well, make that seven stolen bases. At this rate, the Rangers are on pace to set a new team-- (alert)
↵↵J. Borbon stole second.
↵↵Julio Borbon? That’s his second stolen base on the season, which sets the Rangers single-game team record with eight, and it’s still in the--
↵↵N. Cruz stole third
↵↵Really, Victor? You just let Nelson Cruz steal third base. Shameful.
↵In all, that makes for nine stolen bases in just 5 1/3 innings, which ties a Red Sox record for most SB allowed in a single game. Someone get Varitek in there. Or go looking for Doug Mirabelli.
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