After a tough loss last night, the Boston Red Sox will look to get back into second place with a win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in game two of a three-game set.
Tonight’s game will start at 7:10 p.m. and will be shown on NESN in the Red Sox television market. The game will be shown on Sun Sports in the Rays television market. If you don’t live in either market, you’re in luck as the game will be 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.
Felix Doubront takes the place of Red Sox All-Star starter Clay Buchholz, who was placed on the disabled list yesterday. This will be the second big league start for Doubront. He was a winner in his first start back on June 16th at Fenway Park where he allowed three runs in five innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Jeff Niemann has made 16 starts in 2010 for skipper Joe Maddon. In those starts, he is 6-2 with a 2.80 ERA. He’s made one start against the Red Sox and picked up the win on Patriot’s Day when he allowed two runs over seven innings. This will be his third career start against the Red Sox and he has a 1-1 record with a 6.30 ERA.
Lineups, batter/pitcher matchups, and links after the jump.
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| 1. Marco Scutaro | SS | 1. Justin Upton | CF |
| 2. Eric Patterson | CF | 2. Carl Crawford | LF |
| 3. David Ortiz | DH | 3. Evan Longoria | 3B |
| 4. Kevin Youkilis | 1B | 4. Willy Aybar | DH |
| 5. Adrian Beltre | 3B | 5. Gabe Kapler | RF |
| 6. J.D. Drew | RF | 6. Sean Rodriguez | 2B |
| 7. Daniel Nava | LF | 7. Carlos Peña | 1B |
| 8. Bill Hall | 2B | 8. John Jaso | C |
| 9. Kevin Cash | C | 9. Jason Bartlett | SS |
| Felix Doubront | SP | Jeff Niemann | SP |
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49-33And here is the how hitters have fared against tonight’s starting pitchers:
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Cincinnati pulling for Youkilis, too [Clubhouse Insider]
Beckett throws 65 pitches in simulated game [Clubhouse Insider]
Next step for Beckett: Sunday in Pawtucket [Clubhouse Insider]
Youkilis appreciates hometown support [Clubhouse Insider]
Ortiz to compete in Home Run Derby [Clubhouse Insider]
Beckett shines in simulated game, gets ready for rehab start Sunday in Pawtucket [CSN New England]
Ortiz selected for Home Run Derby [CSN New England]
Ortiz will take part in home run derby [ESPN Boston]
Ellsbury could join team in Toronto (though not to play); Beckett rehab start on Sunday [ESPN Boston]
Good production at a deep discount [Extra Bases]
Sen. Kerry stumps for Youk [Extra Bases]
Pregame news and notes from Tropicana Field [Extra Bases]
Beckett felt great on mound [Extra Bases]
Sox looking for relief [Extra Bases]
Youkilis on D&H: Fan support ‘means a lot to me’ [Full Count]
Sox catching depth on the upswing? [Full Count]
Notes: Beckett optimistic after simulated game [Full Count]
Ortiz officially headed to Home Run Derby [Full Count]
Terry Francona’s Calm Clubhouse an Example of Perfect Stress Management [NESN.com]
Nick Swisher Launches Embarrassing Campaign, Begs Celebs Like LeBron James for All-Star Vote [NESN.com]
David Ortiz Not Concerned About Home Run Derby Affecting His Swing [NESN.com]
Josh Beckett on Schedule to Return to Red Sox Lineup After All-Star Break [NESN.com]
Anthony Ranaudo, 39th Overall Pick and Scott Boras Client, Playing Hardball With Red Sox [NESN.com]
Boxscore Breakdown: Short Starts and High Pitch Innings [Nuggetpalooza]
40-man roster almost entirely in Boston [Projo Sox Blog]
Beckett throws 65 pitches in simulated game [Projo Sox Blog]
Wagner returns to PawSox, Bowden to bullpen [Projo Sox Blog]
Beckett to pitch Sunday at McCoy [Projo Sox Blog]
Hermida takes live batting practice [Projo Sox Blog]
Ellsbury could rejoin Red Sox in Toronto [Projo Sox Blog]
Patterson has plenty of experience working counts [Projo Sox Blog]
Sox can’t seem to catch a break [RedSox.com]
