With Matt Garza missing his scheduled start Sunday against the Red Sox, the Cubs have tabbed James Russell to take the mound. Given the Red Sox’ left-handed lineup, it’s no surprise that the Cubs would elect to go with a southpaw, forcing the Sox to respond by switching J.D. Drew out for Mike Cameron.
Boston Red Sox (24-21)
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
4. Kevin Youkilis, 3B
5. David Ortiz, DH
6. Jed Lowrie, SS
7. Mike Cameron, RF
8. Carl Crawford, LF
9. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
— Tim Wakefield, SP
Chicago Cubs (20-24)
1. Kosuke Fukudome, RF
2. Darwin Barney, 2B
3. Starlin Castro, SS
4. Aramis Ramirez, 3B
5. Carlos Pena, 1B
6. Jeff Baker, LF
7. Rafael Soriano, DH
8. Welington Castillo, C
9. Reed Johnson, CF
— James Russell, SP