After a 20-hit, 17-run performance last night, the Boston Red Sox are hoping for more of the same in game two of a four-game set tonight at Fenway Park.
First pitch for tonight’s game is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. and will be shown on NESN in the Red Sox television market. The game will be broadcast on FoxSports West in the Angels television market. If you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2010 Red Sox radio network.
Jon Lester looks to build upon his last two starts in his sixth start of 2010. In his previous five starts, he is 1-2 with a 4.71 ERA. He didn’t face the Angels during the 2009 regular season. Overall in his career, he’s made four starts against them and is 1-1 with a 7.78 ERA.
Ervin Santana makes his sixth start of 2010 and is 1-2 with a 4.59 ERA. He made two starts against the Red Sox in 2009 and had no record with a 4.50 ERA. He’s made six career starts against the Red Sox and is 1-2 with a 5.29 ERA. He’s made four career starts at the Fens and is 0-2 with a 6.33 ERA.
Keep reading for lineups, batter/pitcher matchups and pregame links.
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1. Erick Aybar | SS | 1. Marco Scutaro | SS |
2. Bobby Abreu | RF | 2. Dustin Pedroia | 2B |
3. Torii Hunter | CF | 3. Victor Martinez | C |
4. Kendry Morales | 1B | 4. Kevin Youkilis | 1B |
5. Hideki Matsui | DH | 5. J.D. Drew | RF |
6. Juan Rivera | LF | 6. David Ortiz | DH |
7. Howie Kendrick | 2B | 7. Adrian Beltre | 3B |
8. Mike Napoli | C | 8. Jeremy Hermida | LF |
9. Brandon Wood | 3B | 9. Darnell McDonald | CF |
Ervin Santana | SP | Jon Lester | SP |
Here’s the hitters have fared against tonight’s starting pitchers in their careers:
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Sox prep for Game 2 vs. Angels [Clubhouse Insider]
A meditation on Dave Roberts [ESPN Boston]
Star attraction headed to Pawtucket? [ESPN Boston]
Ask Amalie: Fans’ concern is understandable [Extra Bases]
Is a Taser too much for a fan on the field? [Extra Bases]
Other GMs: No trades to be made yet [Extra Bases]
Pregame notes from Fenway [Extra Bases]
New podcast: Can the Sox climb back? [Extra Bases]
Roberts has many fans [Extra Bases]
Back in the swing [Full Count]
John Lackey More Focused on Winning Than Facing Former Team [NESN.com]
Tarp being rolled on field at Fenway [Projo Sox Blog]
Lackey unemotional about facing Angels [Projo Sox Blog]