The paler bunch have already won this particular stockings matchup, but they haven't quite swept it yet. And the Red Sox can't exactly ask for anyone better than Clay Buchholz to take the mound....
The Red Sox will turn to the same lineup that was nearly held without a hit on Tuesday to get them back on the winning track.
Boston has been without their backup catcher for nearly two weeks now thanks to a concussion, but that should soon be over.
Cecchini rolls on, Coyle slows down, and Augliera seems to be getting the hang of things.
The Red Sox scored in the first inning, and the last two, backing up an effective Clay Buchholz to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Chicago White Sox.
The paler bunch have already won this particular stockings matchup, but they haven't quite swept it yet. And the Red Sox can't exactly ask for anyone better than Clay Buchholz to take the mound....
The Red Sox will turn to the same lineup that was nearly held without a hit on Tuesday to get them back on the winning track.
Boston has been without their backup catcher for nearly two weeks now thanks to a concussion, but that should soon be over.
Cecchini rolls on, Coyle slows down, and Augliera seems to be getting the hang of things.
| Final - 5.22.2013 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Red Sox | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| Chicago White Sox | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
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