After being rained out last night, the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays will look to finish up the three-game set with a day/night doubleheader today at Fenway Park.
Game one first pitch, weather permitting, is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. The game will be broadcast on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Rays market, you can catch the game on Sun Sports And if you can’t catch the game on television, you can always listen on the 2014 Red Sox Radio Network.
Jake Peavy takes to the hill for the sixth time in 2014. In his previous five starts, Peavy is 1-0 with a 2.87 ERA. He made two starts against the Rays in 2013 and was 1-0 with a 4.26 ERA. In six career starts against the visiting nine, he is 3-1 with a 4.91 ERA. He’s never faced them at the Fens.
Cesar Ramos makes his eighth appearance (fourth start) for the Rays this season. In his previous seven appearances (three starts), Ramos is 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA. He made four appearances against the Red Sox in 2013 and was 0-1 with a 2.25 ERA (2 ER/8 IP). He’s made 13 career appearances and is 0-1 with a 2.35 ERA (4 ER/15.1 IP).
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| 1. Ben Zobrist | 2B | 1. Dustin Pedroia | CF |
| 2. Desmond Jennings | CF | 2. Shane Victorino | RF |
| 3. Matt Joyce | LF | 3. David Ortiz | DH |
| 4. Evan Longoria | 3B | 4. Mike Napoli | 1B |
| 5. James Loney | 1B | 5. Jonny Gomes | LF |
| 6. Wil Myers | RF | 6. Xander Bogaerts | SS |
| 7. David DeJesus | DH | 7. Will Middlebrooks | 3B |
| 8. Yunel Escobar | SS | 8. David Ross | C |
| 9. Jose Molina | C | 9. Jackie Bradley, Jr. | CF |
| Cesar Ramos | SP | Jake Peavy | SP |
NOTES:
Here is how the hitters have fared against the starting pitchers during the regular season over their careers.
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“The 2004 season produced the most breathtaking, gut-wrenching moments that will forever be etched in our minds,” said Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner. “We look forward to welcoming members of the 2004 team back to Fenway Park for the 10th anniversary celebration, and offering our respect and gratitude for one of the most thrilling comebacks in baseball history.”
Since the ill-fated idea of placing a Major League Baseball team in the Tampa Bay area was conceived, the Devil Rays have never stopped whining.
