The Red Sox will have the unenviable task of scoring against Justin Verlander Tuesday night as they take on the Tigers in Detroit. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. EST, with broadcasts on NESN, ESPN, and WEEI.
One night after being removed in the fifth inning with a jammed thumb, Dustin Pedroia will be absent from the lineup--an inauspicious sign for a Red Sox team already beset by more than its fair share of injuries. Nick Punto will take over at second base, which is an inauspicious sign for a baseball team in general.
Will Middlebrooks will also be absent, the odd-man-out as Adrian Gonzalez returns to first base.
Boston Red Sox (24-24)
- Daniel Nava, LF
- Ryan Sweeney, CF
- Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
- David Ortiz, DH
- Kevin Youkilis, 3B
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
- Mike Aviles, SS
- Scott Podsednik, CF
- Nick Punto, 2B
Detroit Tigers (23-25)
- Quintin Berry, CF
- Andy Dirks, LF
- Miguel Cabrera, 3B
- Prince Fielder, 1B
- Brennan Boesch, DH
- Jhonny Peralta, SS
- Alex Avila, C
- Ramon Santiago, 2B
- Don Kelly, RF
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