The Red Sox have flipped their starters in the series against the Twins, so
Jake Peavy will start tonight. The Boston lineup will be:
Dustin Pedroia, 2B;
Shane Victorino, RF;
David Ortiz, DH;
Mike Napoli, 1B;
Grady Sizemore, LF;
A.J. Pierzynski, C;
Xander Bogaerts, SS;
Will Middlebrooks, 3B and
Jackie Bradley Jr., CF. They will face off against Twinkie right-hander
Ricky Nolasco. The Red Sox enter the series just 1.5 games out of first place—tied for second with
The Bronx Embalmers. Game time: 8:10 Eastern.