pitcher vs batter matchups: Tonight amidst Manny being unexpectedly pulled from the lineup (traded maybe??!), David Wells takes the balls for the Red Sox who are looking for their 4th straight win. David Wells has had a great history against Minnesota including a no hitter in 98, 18-6 record with just a 2.26 ERA. The Red Sox also get to welcome back a clubhouse favorite, Gabe Kapler who was put into the lineup because of Manny's disappearance.
David Wells vs:
Bret Boone, 6 for 13 (.462 avg) 2 Doubles, HR, 4 RBIs, Walk, 2 Ks, 0 for 1 SBs
Michael Cuddyer, 1 for 7 (.143 avg) 2 Ks
Jacque Jones, 1 for 8 (.125 avg) 3 Ks
Matthew LeCroy, 2 for 10 (.200 avg) 6 Ks
Mike Redmond, 0 for 3, K
Shannon Stewart, 8 for 22 (.364 avg) 2 Doubles, Triple, RBI, 3 Walks, 6 Ks, 1 for 2 SBs
Kyle Lohse isnt any having any better luck tonight, throwing 60 pitches his first 2 innings!!, in 4 career starts against Boston he is 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA
Kyle Lohse vs:
Johnny Damon, 4 for 10 (.400 avg) 3 Doubles, RBI, 2 Walks, 2 Ks
Tony Graffanino, 8 for 18 (.444 avg) Double, 2 RBIs, 2 Walks, 3 Ks, 0 for 1 SBs
Gabe Kapler, 3 for 5 (.600 avg) 2 RBIs, Walk, K
Kevin Millar, 3 for 8 (.375 avg) Walk, K
Bill Mueller, 0 for 3, 3 Walks, 2 Ks
John Olerud, 6 for 23 (.261 avg) HR, 3 RBIs, 3 Ks
David Ortiz, 3 for 6 (.500 avg) Double, HR, 3 RBIs, K
Edgar Renterria, 0 for 2
Jason Varitek, 4 for 10 (.400 avg) Walk, 3 Ks