After enjoying a day off on Tuesday, the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins resume their three-game set at Target Field today.
This afternoon’s game will start at 1:10 p.m. and will be shown on NESN in the Red Sox television market. The game can be seen in the Twins television market on FOX Sports North. And if you don’t live in either market, today’s game will be broadcast on the MLB Network. If you can’t catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to the game on the 2010 Red Sox radio network.
John Lackey makes his second start of the 2010 season for the Red Sox. In his first start against the Yankees, Lackey allowed three hits in six scoreless innings. As a member of the Angels, he made one start in 2009 against the Twins, picking up the win after allowing two earned runs in 7 2/3 innings. He’s faced 14 times in his career and is 6-5 with a 3.75 ERA. In six career starts at the Metrodome, he was 3-2 with a 4.30 ERA.
Kevin Slowey makes his second start of the season for Ron Gardenhire and the Twins. He picked up the win against the Angels on 4/8 after allowing one run in 5 1/3 innings. He made one start against the Red Sox in 2009, getting a win after allowing two runs in six innings. He’s made two career starts against the Red Sox and is 1-1 with a 4.63 ERA.
Lineups, batter/pitcher matchups, and links after the jump.
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| 1. Marco Scutaro | SS | 1. Denard Span | CF |
| 2. Dustin Pedroia | 2B | 2. Orlando Hudson | 2B |
| 3. Victor Martinez | C | 3. Joe Mauer | C |
| 4. Kevin Youkilis | 1B | 4. Justin Morneau | 1B |
| 5. David Ortiz | DH | 5. Michael Cuddyer | RF |
| 6. Adrian Beltre | 3B | 6. Jason Kubel | DH |
| 7. J.D. Drew | RF | 7. Delmon Young | LF |
| 8. Mike Cameron | CF | 8. J.J. Hardy | SS |
| 9. Jeremy Hermida | LF | 9. Nick Punto | 3B |
| John Lackey | SP | Kevin Slowey | SP |
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5-2And here is the how hitters have fared against this afternoon’s starting pitchers:
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Behind the Numbers: A look at the slow start of David Ortiz [Alex Speier – WEEI.com]
Change from Buchholz [Boston Globe]
His bat is spring-loaded [Boston Globe]
John Lackey pitches in fits and starts [Boston Herald]
Victor Martinez has work to do [Boston Herald]
Red Sox all have Papi’s back [Boston Herald]
Red Sox root for Met Burger [Boston Herald]
Ellsbury likely out until Friday at earliest [Clubhouse Insider]
Ortiz’ leash is much shorter this year [CSN New England]
Red Sox notes: Francona stands by Ortiz [CSN New England]
Pedroia taking the fifth? [ESPN Boston]
Bonser’s shoulder to be checked [ESPN Boston]
Tito on Ortiz: ‘It’s not fantasy baseball’ [ESPN Boston]
A story worth sharing [Extra Bases]
Notes: Ellsbury probably out until Friday [ESPN Boston]
Francona on D&H: ‘Err on the side of caution’ with Ortiz [Full Count]
Sox Need Time [Hit and Run With Dan Roche]
Throwing Out Base Stealers Remains Major Problem for Victor Martinez, Red Sox [NESN.com]
Terry Francona Likely Sticking With David Ortiz … For Now [NESN.com]
Too Early to Worry About Slow Start to Season for David Ortiz [NESN.com]
Jacoby Ellsbury Making Speedy Recovery From Rib Contusion [NESN.com]
Larger Sample Size Necessary to Judge Bullpen’s Effectiveness [NESN.com]
The Remains Release ‘Monbo Time’ in Honor of Bill Monbouquette, Jimmy Fund [NESN.com]
Boof Bonser’s shoulder to be re-examined in Boston [Projo Sox Blog]
As Victor Martinez struggles, Red Sox fail to make progress against opposing base runners [Providence Journal]
Daniel Nava: From equipment manager to major-league prospect [Providence Journal]
Righties seek encores as Twins, Red Sox meet [RedSox.com]
Bonser has another rough rehab outing [RedSox.com]
Ortiz looking to turn things around at plate [RedSox.com]
