The Red Sox (51-33) are riding a modest 2 game win streak into tonight's game with the Royals (36-48), the opener of their final series before the All Star break. Boston sends Brad Penny (6-3, 4.67 ERA) to the mound. Penny has an impressive 3.27 ERA over his past 9 starts. He'll be opposed by Kansas City starter Luke Hochevar (4-3, 5.08 ERA). Last time Hochevar started in Fenway was the game Jon Lester pitched a no hitter last year. One player who wont be in KC's lineup is Coco Crip (.228, 3 HR, 14 RBI, 13 SB) who was traded to the Royals for Ramon Ramirez this past offseason after 3 seasons with the Sox. Coco hasn't played since June 12 and will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery. Let's go Red Sox!
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Tonight's starting lineups...
Red Sox
1. J.D. Drew, RF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. Kevin Youkilis, 3B
4. David Ortiz, DH
5. Jason Bay, LF
6. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
7. Jason Varitek, C
8. Mark Kotsay, 1B
9. Nick Green, SS
SP -- Brad Penny, RHP
Royals
1. David DeJesus, CF
2. Willie Bloomquist, SS
3. Billy Butler, 1B
4. Jose Guillen, LF
5. Mark Teahen, 3B
6. Mike Jacobs, DH
7. Miguel Olivo, C
8. Alberto Callaspo, 2B
9. Ryan Freel, RF
SP -- Luke Hochevar, RHP
Ortiz hits #300 career HR to make it 3-0 Sox in the 1st!!!!
Shit loss. Manny Delcarmen has just made himself trade bait. He was terrible. Jedi was no better and Ram Ram was ok - even though he did have 4 Ks.
Bullpen loses this one - bats were fine. Penny not that good but left with a lead
After leading 4-0 and 5-3 the Sox lost 8-6. Lousy bullpen work by MDC, Jedi & Double R.
Final Score
Royals 8, Red Sox 6
Player of the Game
Dustin Pedroia
3-5, 2 R, 2B, HR, RBI
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