Lineups are in
Standard lineup for the Red Sox tonight, but there is one temporary change to the coaching staff. Hitting coach Dave Magadan will miss tonight’s game to attend his son Christian’s high school graduation in Alabama. Staff assistant Alex Ochoa will assume his duties.
Jon Lester vowed after last start that no pitcher in the league would work harder than him for the remainder of the season. It will be interesting to see how he handles that self-imposed pressure, and also if he can resemble his typical self after starting the season 2-4 with a 6.51 ERA. Every starter since Lester has recorded at least one out in the seventh inning and has allowed two or fewer earned runs. With the Sox are going for a sweep, it’s Lester’s turn.
Red Sox
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. Jason Bay, LF
6. J.D. Drew, RF
7. Mike Lowell, 3B
8. Jason Varitek, C
9. Julio Lugo, SS
— Jon Lester, LHP
Blue Jays
1. Marco Scutaro, SS
2. Aaron Hill, 2B
3. Alex Rios, RF
4. Vernon Wells, CF
5. Adam Lind, DH
6. Scott Rolen, 3B
7. Kevin Millar, 1B
8. Rod Barajas, C
9. Jose Bautista, LF
— Robert Ray, RHP
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