Muggy night at Fenway. In the mid 80s with a 50 percent chance of showers.
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/gameday/mugshots/431148.jpg #26 Scott Kazmir (3-7 4.59) vs.
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/images/gameday/mugshots/150063.jpg #52 Wade Miller (2-3 5.03)
Kazmir entered Friday's game with a 2.66 ERA and 16 strikeouts in his last three starts, but he lasted only three innings against Detroit. The rookie allowed five runs on five hits in the 7-3 loss, including four in the first inning. Kazmir, who leads the American League in walks with 56, allowed four bases on balls against the Tigers.
The right-handed Miller hasn't tasted victory since May 31, when he beat the Orioles at Fenway Park. This is Miller's first career appearance against the Devil Rays. Miller has pitched far better at home (2-0, 3.96 ERA) than on the road (0-3, 6.25 ERA). For whatever reason, Miller has had a hard time getting started, producing a 10.50 ERA in the first inning.