After falling last night, the Boston Red Sox look to pick up what seems to be a rare win against the Chicago White Sox tonight at U.S. Cellular Field in game two of a three-game set.
Tonight’s first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. and the game will be broadcast in the Red Sox television market on NESN. If you live in the White Sox television market, you can watch the game on WGN. And if you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2011 Red Sox Radio Network.
Jon Lester makes just his second start since returning from the disabled list before his last start. In 19 starts this season, Lester is 10-4 with a 3.23. He was roughed in his only appearance against the White Sox this season when he allowed seven runs in 5.2 innings to take the loss back on May 30th. He’s made six career starts against the South Siders and is 2-3 with a 5.94 ERA. For of those starts have come on the South Side where he is 2-2 with a 5.25 ERA.
Philip Humber looks to keep the White Sox’s success against the Red Sox in his 18th start of 2011 for Ozzie Guillen. In his previous 17 starts, he is 8-6 with a 3.27 ERA. He picked up the win against the Red Sox on May 31st when he allowed four runs in 7.2 innings. That start on May 31st marks his only career appearance against the Red Sox and that came at Historic Fenway Park.
Click on the read more button below to see tonight’s lineups, batter/pitcher matchups and links from the day if you’re on the home page.
Here are this evening’s lineups:
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| 1. Jacoby Ellsbury | CF | 1. Juan Pierre | LF |
| 2. Dustin Pedroia | 2B | 2. Alexei Ramirez | SS |
| 3. Adrian Gonzalez |
1B | 3. Paul Konerko | 1B |
| 4. Kevin Youkilis | 3B | 4. Adam Dunn | DH |
| 5. David Ortiz | DH | 5. Carlos Quentin | RF |
| 6. Carl Crawford | LF | 6. A.J. Pierzynski | C |
| 7. Jarrod Saltalamacchia | C | 7. Alex Rios | CF |
| 8. Josh Reddick |
RF | 8. Gordon Beckham | 2B |
| 9. Marco Scutaro | SS | 9. Brent Morel | 3B |
| Jon Lester | SP | Philip Humber | SP |
And here is how the hitters have fared against today’s starting pitchers:
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A history of the trade deadline under Red Sox GM Theo Epstein [Alex Speier – WEEI.com]
Report: Red Sox pushing for Quentin, Thornton [CSNNE.com]
Red Sox acquire Mike Aviles for Yamaico Navarro [CSNNE.com]
Sox pick up KC utility infielder Aviles [ESPN Boston]
Source: Kuroda open to trade to Red Sox [ESPN Boston]
Red Sox juggling trade options [Extra Bases]
Trade Talk: The latest Red Sox rumors [Extra Bases]
Harden, Bedard, Kuroda still atop Boston’s list [Extra Bases]
Red Sox acquire Mike Aviles from Royals [Extra Bases]
Rockies reportedly want Red Sox minor leaguers Will Middlebrooks, Anthony Ranaudo for Ubaldo Jimenez [Full Count]
Red Sox, A’s reportedly discussed deal for Rich Harden and Josh Willingham [Full Count]
Red Sox reportedly after Carlos Quentin, Matt Thornton [Full Count]
Red Sox acquire Mike Aviles for Yamaico Navarro, Kendal Volz [Full Count]
What you should know about new Red Sox infielder Mike Aviles [Full Count]
Red Sox sign third-round pick Jordan Weems, 30th rounder Nick Moore [Full Count]
Hiroki Kuroda staying with Dodgers; Red Sox playing waiting game on other pitchers [Full Count]
Red Sox Reliever Alfredo Aceves Earns Amica Pitcher of the Week Honors [NESN.com]
Picnic in the Park Gives Red Sox Fans a Chance to Spend Afternoon on Field at Fenway Park [NESN.com]
Red Sox Very Aware of Why Hunter Pence Trade Makes Perfect Sense for Phillies [NESN.com]
Theo Epstein’s Trade Deadline Report Card Features Hits, Misses [NESN.com]
Red Sox Liked Yamaico Navarro, But Receive Proven Commodity in Mike Aviles [NESN.com]
Koji Uehara’s Departure From AL East Could Impact Red Sox, Yankees in October [NESN.com]
One year later, Saltalamacchia making trade look good [Projo Sox Blog]
Josh Reddick has started expanding his strike zone [Projo Sox Blog]
Andrew Miller won’t be pitching with looming guillotine [Projo Sox Blog]
Lester out to end Boston’s two-game skid [RedSox.com]
Landing Aviles, Red Sox add infield depth [RedSox.com]
Adrian returns to Red Sox lineup [RedSox.com]
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