For the second day in a row, the Boston Red Sox found themselves on the losing end of the score to the Chicago White Sox. They look to buck that trend this afternoon at U.S. Cellular Field.
This afternoon’s game will start at 2:05 p.m. and is available on NESN in the Red Sox television market. The game will be on Comcast SportsNet Chicago in the White Sox television market. And if you’re not in either market, you’re in luck today as the game will also be broadcast on TBS. 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.
Jon Lester will make his 28th start of the season for Terry Francona. He is 11-7 with a 3.58 ERA. He’s faced the White Sox once this season on August 25th and received a no-decision after allowing three runs in 6 2/3 innings. Lester has faced the White Sox three times in his career and is 1-1 with a 4.12 ERA. He’s made two career starts at U.S. Cellular and is 1-0 with a 4.15 ERA.
John Danks makes his 27th start of the season and is 12-8 with a 3.52 ERA. He picked up a win against the Red Sox on August 27th where he allowed two runs on six hits in six innings. He’s made four career starts against the Red Sox and is 1-3 with a 5.24 ERA.
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Here are this afternoon’s starting lineups:
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| 1. Jacoby Ellsbury | CF | 1. Scott Podsednik | DH |
| 2. Dustin Pedroia | 2B | 2. Jayson Nix | 3B |
| 3. Victor Martinez | C | 3. Paul Konerko | 1B |
| 4. Kevin Youkilis | 1B | 4. Jermaine Dye | RF |
| 5. Jason Bay | LF | 5. Carlos Quentin | LF |
| 6. David Ortiz | DH | 6. Alexei Ramirez | SS |
| 7. Mike Lowell | 3B | 7. Chris Getz | 2B |
| 8. J.D. Drew | RF | 8. Alex Rios | CF |
| 9. Alex Gonzalez | SS | 9. Ramon Castro | C |
| Jon Lester | SP | John Danks | SP |
78-56
67-69
And here is how the hitters have fared against this afternoon’s starting pitchers:
