Pre Game

BOSTON RED SOX (21-14) V.S BALTIMORE ORIOLES


THE PITCHING MATCHUP







Josh Beckett(4-1, 4.70) v.s Rodrigo Lopez (1-5 7.03)

Tonight should be very interesting. Coming off a terrible, rain shortened loss 3 days ago, the Sox try and come back with a rested and rechared lineup. David Ortiz has great numbers off of Rodrigo Lopez, 12 for 38 (.316 avg) 2 Doubles, 2 Triples, RBI, 6 Walks, 7 Ks lifetime. He should be able to use tonight to pull out of his mini-slide and get the team back on track after the long layoff. Mike Lowell is also a factor; if he is able to hit some doubles the team has a great chance to jump on top early and hold on. Jon Papelbon will probably close it out.

PREDICTION: 5-2 Red Sox Victory, W-Beckett, L- Lopez, S-Papelbon