Starting Pitchers

Baltimore: Adam Loewen (6-6), 5.30 ERA, 1.54 WHIP.      
Boston: Tim Wakefield (7-11), 4.63 ERA, 1.34 WHIP.      

Starting Lineups

Baltimore:

1. Chris Gomez, 2B
   
2. Melvin Mora, 3B
   
3. Nick Markakis, RF
   
4. Miguel Tejada, SS
   
5. Jay Gibbons, DH
   
6. Ramon Hernandez, C
   
7. Kevin Millar, 1B
   
8. David Newhan, CF
   
9. Jeff Fiorentino, LF

1. Dustin Pedroia, SS
   
2. Mark Loretta, 2B
   
3. Mike Lowell, 3B
   
4. Manny Ramirez, DH
   
5. Wily Mo Pena, CF
   
6. Trot Nixon, RF
   
7. Doug Mirabelli, C
   
8. Gabe Kapler, LF
   
9. Carlos Pena, 1B

• Manny hath returned. He'll DH, giving Papi a day off.
  
• Papelbon had a successful pitching session today and should thus be prepared for a productive offseason.