Lineups and Pitchers
Boston:
- Coco Crisp, CF
- Mark Loretta, 2B
- David Ortiz, DH
- Manny Ramirez, LF
- Trot Nixon, RF
- Mike Lowell, 3B
- Jason Varitek, C
- Eric Hinske, 1B
- Alex Cora, SS
Chicago:
- Ryan Sweeney, CF
- Tadahito Iguchi, 2B
- Jermaine Dye, RF
- Jim Thome, DH
- Paul Konerko, 1B
- A.J. Pierzynski, C
- Joe Crede, 3B
- Scott Podsednik, LF
- Alex Cintron, SS
Notes
- Lester has scheduled a press conference that's expected to start right about now.
- Papelbon's injury is not severe. Boston.com explains it like this: "Essentially, Papelbon had a slippage in the shoulder joint because of fatigue in the area. No timetable was announced at this time."
- Wake has thrown another simulated game and is expected to return to the rotation next week barring any setbacks.
- In his last start, against Toronto, Snyder went seven innings without giving up a run and allowing only two hits and two walks.
- Since his no-decision in the marathon 19-inning game between the Soxes right before the All-Star break, Contreras is 2-7 with a 5.71 ERA.
- Let's bring out the brooms, shall we?