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Red Sox vs. Rays lineup: Shane Victorino back in action

Shane Victorino's short injury break comes to an end Tuesday as the Red Sox take on the Rays.

By Ben Buchanan
Maybe we'll get a new Victorino photo to use since he's playing today?
Maybe we'll get a new Victorino photo to use since he's playing today?
Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Shane Victorino is back in action Tuesday afternoon after a brief break to deal with "general soreness," batting first against the Rays.

  1. Shane Victorino, RF
  2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
  3. David Ortiz, DH
  4. Hanley Ramirez, LF
  5. Pablo Sandoval, 3B
  6. Mike Napoli, 1B
  7. Xander Bogaerts, SS
  8. Jackie Bradley Jr., CF
  9. Ryan Hanigan, C

Starting Pitcher -- Justin Masterson

With Mookie Betts having made a few road starts, he'll have the day off at home today, with Jackie Bradley Jr. taking over in center. His absence will also open up the leadoff spot for Shane Victorino, who seems the natural replacement for Betts at the spot when he's not available.

Otherwise, the only starter missing is Christian Vazquez, whose schedule shift saw him catch Rick Porcello and Wade Miley in the last couple days.

First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. EST but, as seems to be our luck of late, with the (almost) full team in action for the first time in days, we also get our first game with no broadcast to speak of, television or otherwise.

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