Afternoon Red Sox Delight – 8/8

After a heartbreaking 15-inning loss early this morning, the Boston Red Sox will look to get a game back from the New York Yankees at the new Yankee Stadium.

This afternoon’s game will start at 4:10 PM and will be shown on FOX to most of the country. If you’re not sure what game you’re are getting, click here for the list. If the television isn’t your cup of tea, you can also catch the game on the radio on one of the many affiliates of the Red Sox Radio Network.

Clay Buchholz will need to give Terry Francona some innings today as the entire bullpen was used in last night’s game. Buchholz is 1-1 with a 6.05 ERA in 4 starts, three of those since being recalled when Tim Wakefield went on the disabled list. He’s faced the Yanks twice in his career and has no record with a 7.45 ERA. He’s faced them once in New York last year and was knocked around as he gave up 7 runs in 3 2/3 innings.

C.C. Sabathia looks to continue the winning for Joe Girardi. He’s made 23 starts this season and is 11-7 with a 3.95 ERA. He’s made one start against the Red Sox this season taking the loss. He allowed 4 runs on 6 hits back on June 11th. He’s made 8 career starts and is 2-5 with a 4.07 ERA against the Red Sox.

It’s been a busy day for the Red Sox once again as they have made another roster move. They placed Jed Lowrie on the disabled list and recalled Enrique Gonzalez from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Also David Ortiz spoke about the report from 10 days ago about him being on the steroid list. He stated he never used or bought steroids. More information can be found here as well as statements from the MLBPA, MLB and the Red Sox.

The latest on injuries, etc. [Extra Bases]

Here are the starting lineups for this afternoon’s game:

And here is how the hitters have fared against this afternoon’s starting pitchers:

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