After a lackluster performance from John Lackey last night and the offense, the Boston Red Sox look to turn things around in game two of a three-game interleague set against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Tonight’s game will start at 7:10 p.m. and will be shown on FOX in select markets. To find out if which game you’re getting, click here. If you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2010 Red Sox radio network.
Daisuke Matsuzaka looks to return to form after struggling his last time out. He’s made four starts in 2010 and is 2-1 with a 7.89 ERA. He’s made one start against the Phillies and that came last year at Citizens Bank Park where he received a no decision after allowing four runs in four innings.
Kyle Kendrick make his ninth start of the season for Charlie Manuel and the Phillies. In his eight starts, he is 2-1 with a 5.24 ERA. He’s made two career appearances (one start) against the Red Sox in his career, both of them at Citizens Bank Park. In those two games, Kendrick is 0-2 with a 16.20 ERA (5 IP/9 ER).
Lineups, batter/pitcher matchups, and links after the jump.
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| 1. Jacoby Ellsbury | CF | 1. Shane Victorino | CF |
| 2. Dustin Pedroia | 2B | 2. Placido Polanco | 3B |
| 3. J.D. Drew | RF | 3. Chase Utley | 2B |
| 4. David Ortiz | 1B | 4. Ryan Howard | 1B |
| 5. Adrian Beltre | 3B | 5. Jayson Werth | RF |
| 6. Jeremy Hermida | LF | 6. Raul Ibanez | LF |
| 7. Jason Varitek | C | 7. Carlos Ruiz | C |
| 8. Marco Scutaro | SS | 8. Jason Castro | SS |
| 9. Daisuke Matsuzaka | P | 9. Kyle Kendrick | P |
| Daisuke Matsuzaka | SP | Kyle Kendrick | SP |
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26-15And here is the how hitters have fared against tonight’s starting pitchers:
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Things We Learned: Lackey’s struggles have a familiar feeling [Alex Speier – WEEI.com]
The calmest man in the clubhouse [Boston Globe]
Who’s on first? It’s Big Papi [Clubhouse Insider]
Darnell McDonald and Roy Halladay: High school rivals [Clubhouse Insider]
Ortiz ready to flash leather [ESPN Boston]
Drew has sore hip flexor [ESPN Boston]
Pregame notes from Philly [ESPN Boston]
Bonser making progress in Pawtucket [Extra Bases]
Iannetta remains one who got away from Sox [Full Count]
For Ortiz, a symbolic moment of his turnaround [Full Count]
Rough Outing Doesn’t Knock Casey Kelly Out of Top Spot in Red Sox’ Prospect Rankings [NESN.com]
David Ortiz Not Stressing Over First Appearance at First Base Since June [NESN.com]
Van Every could be reunited with familiar face [Projo Sox Blog]
Iannetta, subject of trade rumors, not a complete stranger to Red Sox staff [Projo Sox Blog]
Ortiz has an ally as he makes first start at first base [Projo Sox Blog]
