Starters: Josh Beckett (4-0, 2.55 ERA) vs. Adam Loewen (2-0, 3.72 ERA)
Lineups:
Sox
Lugo, ss
Youkilis, 1b
Papi, dh
Manny, lf
Drew, rf
Lowell, 3b
'Tek, c
Pena, "cf"
Pedroia, 2b
Orioles
Roberts, 2b
Mora, 3b
Markakis, rf
Tejada, ss
Huff, 1b
Payton, lf
Gibbons, dh
Hernandez, c
Patterson, cf
Game Notes:
Beckett goes for his 5th win in April. Don't let Loewen's ERA fool you, his WHIP is a robust 1.914, and he's walking one batter per inning. Crisp out of the lineup again. I smell a retroactive 15-day DL announcement later today or tomorrow. The Orioles lineup gets a big boost with the return of Ramon Hernandez(.822 OPS last season) to the everyday lineup.
O's Against Beckett:
Jay Payton is 5 for 11, all singles. Tejada is 1 for 3 with a HR
Sox Against Loewen:
Red-hot Lowell is 2 for 6 with a BB. Manny is 3 for 4 with a HR, a BB, and 3 RBIs. Tek is 2 for 3. Wily is 3 for 7 with a BB and 3 Ks.