Jake Peavy (L), Bud Norris (R)

After going 1-5 during the first six games of their current nine-game road trip, the Boston Red Sox look to finish it strong starting tonight as they face the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a three-game set at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The game will be broadcast on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Orioles television market, you can catch the game on MASN. And if you can’t catch the game on television, you can always listen on the 2014 Red Sox Radio Network.

Jake Peavy toes the rubber for the 13th time in 2014. In his previous 12 starts, Peavy is 1-3 with a 4.72 ERA. He’s made one start against the Birds this season and picked up a no decision after allowing five runs in 5.2 innings of work back on April 20. He’s made four career starts against the O’s and is 2-0 with a 4.21 ERA. Tonight marks his first start at Camden Yards.

Bud Norris makes his 12th start of the 2014 season. In his previous 11 starts, Norris is 4-5 with a 4.41 ERA. He took the loss in his lone start of 2014 against the Red Sox after allowing four runs in 6.1 innings back on April 19. He’s made four career starts against the Red Sox and is 0-2 with a 4.56 ERA. Tonight will be his first start against the visiting squad at Camden Yards.

Boston Red Sox28-34 Baltimore Orioles31-30
1. Brock Holt LF 1. Nick Markakis RF
2. Xander Bogaerts 3B 2. Manny Machado 3B
3. Dustin Pedroia 2B 3. Adam Jones DH
4. David Ortiz DH 4. Chris Davis 1B
5. Mike Napoli 1B 5. Nelson Cruz LF
6. Daniel Nava RF 6. J.J. Hardy SS
7. Grady Sizemore CF 7. David Lough CF
8. Jonathan Herrera SS 8. Caleb Joseph C
9. David Ross C 9. Ryan Flaherty 2B
Jake Peavy SP Bud Norris SP

NOTES:

Here is how the hitters have fared against the starting pitchers during the regular season over their careers.

Boston Red Sox @ Baltimore Orioles Batter/Pitcher Matchups

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