Share this: For all the rough patches Clay Buchholz has gone through lately, it’s easy to forget he once was one of baseball’s most exciting pitchers. Buchholz made his major league debut for the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 17, 2007. And while he picked up the win in a solid outing, it was the Texas native’s next appearance that had Red Sox fans salivating. On Sept. 1, 2007 — exactly nine years ago today — Buchholz absolutely flummoxed the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in just his second big league start. The lanky 23-year-old right-hander threw a dominating mix of lively fastballs, diving changeups and devastating curveballs that kept the O’s guessing. That excellent arsenal helped Buchholz rack up nine strikeouts, and his last made
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Wales in ‘incredible position’ after Belgium win
Chris Coleman, Wales managerYou dream about nights like this. You're never sure if you're going to be good or lucky enough to be involved in a night like this. It's indescribable really to experience it.Four years ago we were as far away from today as you could be. It's a great example of believing and working hard enough. That's what we've done and we find ourselves in an incredible position. Once Hal Robson-Kanu is in that mood, he's up for everything. Physically he's a defender's nightmare. He was full of enthusiasm, he put in so much work and I'm delighted he got his goal. He
Lakers’ Incredible Kobe Bryant Tribute Before Final Game Will Give You Chills
Kobe Bryant’s NBA career will come to an end Wednesday night, but not before one last tribute from the team and city he’s called home for the past 20 years. The surefire Basketball Hall of Famer stepped onto the Staples Center floor for the final time as a player Wednesday, and the Lakers honored him with a touching tribute prior to their season finale against the Utah Jazz. The ceremony included a video of some of the top moments in the five-time NBA champion’s storied career. Then, NBA greats — and fans — like Magic Johnson wished the Black Mamba a fond farewell. Johnson also added a few m...
Kris Jenkins’ Miraculous Buzzer-Beater Highlights Incredible Finish To Villanova-UNC
It’s time to party like it’s 1985, Villanova Wildcats fans. The Wildcats won their second men’s basketball national championship Monday night with a 77-74 win over the North Carolina Tar Heels, but that only came after an incredible ending you need to see to believe. Villanova, the No. 2 seed in the South Region, had just lost all the momentum after a Marcus Paige 3-pointer, and overtime seemed inevitable. But Kris Jenkins clinched the title for the Wildcats with an incredible 3-pointer of his own at the buzzer. That. Just. Happened! And now Paige’s miraculous shot for the East Region’s No. 1 seed will just be a footnote in V...
Jonas Gustavsson’s Career Night, Incredible Stops Save Bruins In Tampa (Video)
Jonas Gustavsson made a career-high 42 saves Tuesday night in Tampa Bay, and it took every single one of them for the Boston Bruins to come away with a thrilling 1-0 overtime victory against the Lightning. One save in the second period stood out, though, earning Gustavsson DCU Save of the Game honors. Check out the highlight play in the video above. Thumbnail photo via Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports Images ...
Kole Calhoun Robs Brock Holt Of Home Run With Incredible Catch (Video)
Brock Holt has been robbing major league hitters all season, regardless of which position he’s playing. The Boston Red Sox’s superutility player received a taste of his own medicine Tuesday. Holt tattooed a fly ball back toward the right field wall in the second inning of the Red Sox’s game against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park. The deep drive looked destined to land in the Angels’ bullpen, but Kole Calhoun had other plans. Calhoun raced back, timed his jump perfectly and absolutely robbed Holt with an incredible leaping catch. The impressive grab deprived Holt of a three-run homer, as Mookie Betts doubled and Christian Vazquez walked before Calhoun’s game-changing play. Next Article >> Angels Acquire Closer Huston Street...