Starting Pitchers
Baltimore: Erik Bedard (15-10), 3.67 ERA, 1.33 WHIP.
Boston: Julian Tavarez (4-4), 4.52 ERA, 1.53 WHIP.
Starting Lineups
Baltimore:
- Brian Roberts, 2B
- Melvin Mora, 3B
- Nick Markakis, RF
- Miguel Tejada, SS
- Jay Gibbons, DH
- Ramon Hernandez, C
- Corey Patterson, CF
- Kevin Millar, 1B
- David Newhan, LF
- Kevin Youkilis, 1B
- Mark Loretta, 2B
- David Ortiz, DH
- Wily Mo Pena, CF
- Mike Lowell, 3B
- Jason Varitek, C
- Trot Nixon, RF
- Gabe Kapler, LF
- Dustin Pedroia, SS
- Got Manny? No. No we don't.
- Papelbon is on the road to recovery. He will possibly face some hitters tomorrow after throwing on flat ground today.
- Abe Lincoln has had arthroscopic surgery. Apparently some rather severe damage was found. He might be wicked awesome next season now that it's fixed. Or not.
- Extra Bases has next year's shedule summarized here. The season begins April 2nd at Kansas City and the home opener is April 10th against Seattle. We'll face the D-Backs, Braves, Rockies, Padres and Giants in interleague play.