Game Time: 7:05 ET
TV: NESN
Radio: 850 WEEI
Starters:
Tim Wakefield (1-4, 3.89) vs. Erik Bedard (4-1, 3.58)
Closer Jonathan Papelbon has pitched the last three days. Setup man Mike Timlin has gone the last two. Translation: What better night could there be for knuckleballer Tim Wakefield to take the mound?
Wakefield has been known to eat innings when the occasion calls for it throughout his time with the Red Sox, and this could be the latest case in point.
"I guess you're supposed to knock on wood," said Red Sox manager Terry Francona. "But he'll go out there and do his thing."
Wakefield was reunited with catcher Doug Mirabelli in his last start against the Yankees, and this time, the battery has actually had time to do some prep work.
The Red Sox rode a bases-clearing double from David Ortiz en route to a 6-3 victory over the O's in the opener of this three-game set.
The Orioles are the only team Wakefield has beaten this season, and that victory came back on April 9 at Camden Yards.
Courtesy of http://boston.redsox.mlb.com