After taking three-of-four in Kansas City, the Boston Red Sox head to Texas where the nightmare start of 2011 began. Tonight they’ll kickoff a four-game set with the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
Today’s first pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. and will be broadcast in the Red Sox television market on NESN. If you live in the Rangers broadcast area, you can catch the game on Fox Sports Southwest. If you don’t live in either market, you may be in luck as the MLB Network is also scheduled to have coverage of tonight’s game. And if you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2011 Red Sox Radio Network.
Erik Bedard makes his fourth start for the Red Sox since coming over from the Seattle Mariners where he made 16 starts. In his previous 19 starts, Bedard is 4-8 with a 3.44 ERA. In his three starts with the Red Sox, he is 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA. He’s made two starts against the Rangers this year, both as a member of the Mariners. In those two starts, he is 0-1 with a 3.75 ERA (5 ER/12 IP). He’s made 13 career starts against the Rangers and is 4-3 with a 3.22 ERA. Five of those starts have come in Arlington where he is 1-2 with a 5.81 ERA.
C.J. Wilson makes his 27th start of 2011 for the Rangers. In his previous 26 starts, Wilson is 12-5 with a 3.20 ERA. In his lone start against the Red Sox back on Opening Day, he picked up a no decision after allowing four runs (two earned) in 5.2 innings. He’s had good success against the Red Sox in his career. In 16 appearances (four starts), Wilson is 3-1 with a 1.69 ERA and three saves.
Click on the read more button below to see today’s lineups, batter/pitcher matchups and links from the day if you’re on the home page.
Here are this evening’s lineups:
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| 1. Marco Scutaro | SS | 1. Ian Kinsler | 2B |
| 2. Darnell McDonald | CF | 2. Elvis Andrus | SS |
| 3. Adrian Gonzalez | 1B | 3. Josh Hamilton | LF |
| 4. Dustin Pedroia | 2B | 4. Michael Young | 3B |
| 5. Jed Lowrie | 3B | 5. Nelson Cruz | RF |
| 6. Ryan Lavarnway | DH | 6. Mike Napoli | DH |
| 7. Carl Crawford | LF | 7. Mitch Moreland | 1B |
| 8. Jarrod Saltalamacchia | C | 8. Yorvit Torrealba | C |
| 9. Josh Reddick | RF | 9. Craig Gentry | CF |
| Erik Bedard | SP | C.J. Wilson | SP |
And here is how the hitters have fared against today’s starting pitchers:
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Felger & Mazz: First Place Is A Big Deal For This Team [CBS Boston]
Rangers GM Jon Daniels still sweet on Salty [Clubhouse Insider]
Ellsbury to return Tues.; Drew to start rehab Fri.; Buchholz update [Clubhouse Insider]
Nation STATion: One run at a time [CSN New England]
Crawford says he’ll do better… for fantasy [CSN New England]
Report: Francona: Ellsbury likely to return Tuesday [CSN New England]
Notes: Buchholz, Ortiz among others on the mend [CSN New England]
A Rangers introduction from ESPN Dallas [ESPN Boston]
Video: Red Sox-Rangers preview [ESPN Boston]
Sox will have their hands full in Texas [ESPN Boston]
Sox, Rangers kick off four-game series in Texas [ESPN Boston]
Ortiz eyes Tuesday return; Drew set for rehab [ESPN Boston]
Boston Red Sox’s Jacoby Ellsbury sits out for 3rd straight game [ESPN Boston]
Miller to start Thursday; Wake on Friday [ESPN Boston]
Buchholz says he’ll be back this year [ESPN Boston]
Scouting the opponent: Boston Red Sox [ESPN Dallas]
What to watch against the Red Sox [ESPN Dallas]
Ask Nick: Feeling their pain [Extra Bases]
Texas trouble for Red Sox in recent years [Extra Bases]
Plenty of pre-game news from Texas [Extra Bases]
Federowicz Adjusting Well After Trade [MiLB.com]
Red Sox Might Need One Strong Showing in Texas Before October [NESN.com]
J.D. Drew Expected to Start Rehab Assignment Friday, Be Activated by Red Sox Sept. 1 [NESN.com]
Erik Bedard Set to Face Stiffest Test as Member of Red Sox Against Potent Rangers Lineup in Texas [NESN.com]
Carl Yastrzemski Celebrating 72nd Birthday on Monday, Continues to Be Revered as a Boston Legend [NESN.com]
Jacoby Ellsbury Expected to Return to Action Tuesday in Texas [NESN.com]
A Series Matter: Red Sox-Rangers and Playoff Previews [Projo Sox Blog]
Weaver extension takes possible Red Sox target off the table [Projo Sox Blog]
Chili Davis can understand what Ryan Kalish is going through [Projo Sox Blog]
Miller to start Thursday, Wakefield pushed to Friday [Projo Sox Blog]
Ellsbury aiming for Tuesday return [Projo Sox Blog]
Buchholz making progress, hopeful of return [Projo Sox Blog]
Drew scheduled for rehab games [Projo Sox Blog]
Top-notch offenses of Boston, Texas set to clash [RedSox.com]
Red Sox, Bedard draw potential playoff challenger [RedSox.com]
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