The Boston Red Sox will take on the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday in a battle for fourth place in the American League East.
The Sox will send Daisuke Matsuzaka to the hill in search of just his second win of the year. Dice-K sports a 6.15 ERA in seven starts this season. Walks have contributed to Matsuzaka's struggles this year, as they have in the past.
Aaron Laffey will make his first start for the Blue Jays since Aug. 22. He currently has a 4.46 ERA and a record of 3-5.
Laffey starts in place of Ricky Romero, whose turn in the rotation is being skipped. Romero has really struggled in the second half, posting a 7.98 ERA and and 0-12 record in his last 13 starts.
Saturday's game will begin at 7:10 PM and can be found on NESN.
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