After falling last night, the Boston Red Sox look to close out the month of May with their 20th win of the month in game two of a three-game set with the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park.
Tonight’s game will start at 7:10 p.m. and will be televised on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the White Sox television market, you can watch the game on WCIU. And if you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2011 Red Sox Radio Network.
Alfredo Aceves looks to put together another good outing in his 14th appearance (third start) of 2011. In his previous 13 appearances (two starts) Aceves is 2-0 with a 2.22 ERA. He made two appearances against the White Sox in 2010 as a member of the Yankees and was 1-0 with 0.00 ERA (0 ER/2 IP). He’s made five career appearances (one start) against the south siders in his career and is 2-0 with a 4.05 ERA (6 ER/13.1 IP).
Rookie Philip Humber makes his 10th start of 2011 for the always outspoken Ozzie Guillen. In his previous nine starts, Humber is 3-3 with a 2.85 ERA. This will be his first career start against the Boston Red Sox.
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Here are tonight’s lineups:
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| 1. Juan Pierre | LF | 1. Jacoby Ellsbury | CF |
| 2. Alexei Ramirez | SS | 2. Dustin Pedroia | 2B |
| 3. Carlos Quentin | RF | 3. Adrian Gonzalez | 1B |
| 4. Paul Konerko | 1B | 4. Kevin Youkilis | 3B |
| 5. A.J. Pierzynski | C | 5. David Ortiz | DH |
| 6. Alexis Rios | CF | 6. Carl Crawford | LF |
| 7. Adam Dunn | DH | 7. Jed Lowrie | SS |
| 8. Gordon Beckham | 2B | 8. J.D. Drew | RF |
| 9. Brent Morel | 3B | 9. Jason Varitek | C |
| Philip Humber | SP | Alfredo Aceves | SP |
And here is how the hitters have fared against this evening’s starting pitchers:
Bobby Jenks has been activated from the 15-day disabled list. Michael Bowden was optioned back to Triple-A Pawtucket to make room on the 25-man roster for Jenks.
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Video: Is the Red Sox Bullpen Band Coming Back? [SOX & Dawgs]
Video: Red Sox Run On Dunkin – Pedey, Tito & Crawford [SOX & Dawgs]
Video: Red Sox Run On Dunkin – Big Papi and Gonzo [SOX & Dawgs]
Crawford named Player of Week, Jenks returns [Clubhouse Insider]
As Jenks nears return, starters look for relief [CSNNE.com]
Jenks is back, and anxious to start pitching [CSNNE.com]
Pregame notes: Scutaro cleared to work out [CSNNE.com]
PawSox notes: Lackey to throw about 70 pitches [CSNNE.com]
Pitching Depth, Contributions From Carl Crawford and David Ortiz Have Been Keys to Red Sox Turnaround [Don Orsillo – NESN.com]
Stark: Red Sox AL team of the month [ESPN Boston]
Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona reworks rotation for series vs. New York Yankees [ESPN Boston]
Video: Edes on Boston’s surge in May [ESPN Boston]
Lester gets some time to think it over [Extra Bases]
Red Sox considering Saturday time change because of Bruins Stanley Cup game [Extra Bases]
Pregame notes: White Sox vs. Red Sox [Extra Bases]
Terry Francona on the Big Show: Not a tough call to keep Jon Lester in game [Full Count]
For Carl Crawford, a welcome form of recognition [Full Count]
Alex Rodriguez Voted Most Overrated In Poll Of Players [Hartford Courant]
Carl Crawford of the Boston Red Sox named the American League Player of the Week [MLB.com]
Heidi Watney Catches Bruins Fever at Hockeytown Cafe in Detroit [NESN.com]
Red Sox Mailbag: Pedro Martinez Won’t Be Making Return to Red Sox Come Playoff Time [NESN.com]
Bobby Jenks Activated From Disabled List, Eager to Start Fresh [NESN.com]
Adrian Gonzalez is nonplussed about saving lives [Projo Sox Blog]
Jenks excited for return against former team [Projo Sox Blog]
Aceves aims to further define starting role [RedSox.com]
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