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Red Sox Vs. Tigers Lineups: Dustin Pedroia Out Against Justin Verlander

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)

  1. Daniel Nava, LF
  2. Ryan Sweeney, CF
  3. Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
  4. David Ortiz, DH
  5. Kevin Youkilis, 3B
  6. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
  7. Mike Aviles, SS
  8. Scott Podsednik, CF
  9. Nick Punto, 2B

Detroit Tigers (23-25)

  1. Quintin Berry, CF
  2. Andy Dirks, LF
  3. Miguel Cabrera, 3B
  4. Prince Fielder, 1B
  5. Brennan Boesch, DH
  6. Jhonny Peralta, SS
  7. Alex Avila, C
  8. Ramon Santiago, 2B
  9. Don Kelly, RF


Next Game

Detroit Tigers
@ Boston Red Sox

Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 7:10 PM EDT
Fenway Park

Justin Verlander vs Daniel Bard

Partly cloudy,rain. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 80.

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