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Tampa Bay 15, Boston 7

Boston AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Ellsbury, CF 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 .267
Van Every, J, CF 2 1 1 2 0 1 3 .182
Lowrie, 3B 3 0 1 1 0 1 0 .375
Velazquez, 3B 2 0 1 1 0 0 2 .250
Carter, 1B 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 .375
Anderson, 1B 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 .083
Wilkerson, RF 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 .167
Ambres, RF 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 .118
Bailey, LF 4 1 2 0 0 1 2 .471
Daeges, LF 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .500
McAnulty, DH 4 1 0 0 1 0 3 .222
Bard, J, C 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 .167
Kottaras, G, C 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 .333
Green, N, 2B 3 1 1 0 0 0 2 .500
Diaz, SS 4 0 1 1 0 1 1 .077
Totals 38 7 11 7 3 10 21

BATTING
2B: Bailey 2 (3, Shields, Balfour), Daeges (1, Cormier).
3B: Ellsbury (1, Hammel).
HR: Kottaras, G (1, 7th inning off Hammel, 0 on, 0 out), Van Every, J (1, 7th inning off Hammel, 1 on, 1 out).
TB: Ellsbury 3; Van Every, J 4; Lowrie; Velazquez; Carter; Bailey 4; Daeges 2; Kottaras, G 4; Green, N; Diaz.
RBI: Bard, J (1), Lowrie (4), Kottaras, G (2), Van Every, J 2 (3), Diaz (1), Velazquez (2).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Green, N; Bailey; Anderson; Kottaras, G.
GIDP: Ellsbury.
Team LOB: 9.

FIELDING
E: Bailey (1, fielding), Lowrie (2, throw), Diaz 2 (4, fielding, fielding), Green, N (1, fielding), Velazquez (1, fielding).
DP: (Green, N-Diaz-Anderson).

Lowell to DH vs. O's on Tuesday


Vet expected to play third vs. Yanks; Penny set for throwing session
By Ian Browne / MLB.com

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Mike Lowell will take a significant step on Tuesday, when he is expected to make his exhibition debut as the designated hitter in the Red Sox's home game against the Orioles.

For Lowell, it will mark his first game of any kind since Game 3 of Boston's American League Division Series, when he had to shut it down because of ongoing right hip woes. Lowell had surgery on Oct. 20 to repair a torn labrum, and weeks of rehab will pay off when he finally steps back into the batter's box against an opposing pitcher.

If things go as expected, Lowell will start at third base on Friday night against the Yankees.

"If things go according to plan, he will get a couple of at-bats on the 10th as the DH," said Red Sox manager Terry Francona. "I kind of reserve the right to change this. But then we have a night game, three days later, maybe he'll play third base then. That's what he's shooting for. Our medical people don't seem to have a problem with it."

In other injury related news, right-hander Brad Penny will throw a 35-pitch side session before Sunday's game. No date has been set for Penny's exhibition debut.

Francona isn't sure if outfielder Rocco Baldelli will return to the lineup on Sunday. The right-handed hitter has been experiencing some stiffness in his groin.

"I really didn't want to push that," Francona said. "And I haven't talked to him yet this morning. It's been the last couple of days. It wasn't real bad early. I just kind of thought it made sense to stay away until he's not feeling it. I know there's times during the season where everybody feels it. I just don't think [playing through] it down here makes a lot of sense."

Boston 8, Tampa Bay 2

Boston AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Lugo, SS 3 0 3 2 1 0 0 .533
Diaz, SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .071
Baldelli, DH 3 1 0 0 0 1 3 .200
a-Kottaras, G, PH-DH 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
Varitek, C 4 0 1 0 0 1 1 .143
Maldonado, C, C 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Drew, RF 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 .333
Reddick, RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .417
Anderson, 1B 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 .133
Daeges, LF 4 1 1 2 0 3 3 .400
Van Every, J, CF 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 .214
Green, N, 3B 3 2 2 1 0 0 1 .526
Velazquez, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .231
Ochoa, 2B 4 2 2 1 0 2 1 .227
Totals 34 8 11 8 4 8 9

a-Hit by pitch for Baldelli in the 5th.

BATTING
2B: Lugo 2 (2, Davis, Medlock), Green, N (2, Davis).
HR: Green, N (1, 2nd inning off Davis, 0 on, 1 out), Daeges (2, 3rd inning off Davis, 1 on, 1 out), Van Every, J (2, 7th inning off Orvella, 0 on, 1 out).
TB: Lugo 5; Varitek; Anderson; Daeges 4; Van Every, J 4; Green, N 6; Ochoa 2.
RBI: Anderson (1), Green, N (4), Lugo 2 (3), Daeges 2 (5), Ochoa (3), Van Every, J (4).
2-out RBI: Anderson; Ochoa; Lugo.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Daeges; Baldelli.
Team LOB: 7.

FIELDING
DP: (Varitek-Velazquez).



Boston IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Masterson (W, 1-0) 3.0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0.00
Papelbon 1.0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0.00
Bard, D 1.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.00
Tazawa 2.0 2 1 1 0 4 0 3.00
Bowden 1.0 1 1 1 1 1 0 16.88
Jones, H 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.00

Just for South

Thanks Kap.


Man I am so very upset that Pedroia got hurt in this worthless WBC.

Originally Posted by Southstander RSM

Thanks Kap.


Man I am so very upset that Pedroia got hurt in this worthless WBC.

It alright he will be healthy soon, and I rather have him "hurt" now then in October.

Good point. In ohter news.


Lester signs a long term deal to stay in Boston.

Originally Posted by Southstander RSM

Good point. In ohter news.


Lester signs a long term deal to stay in Boston.

Great signing. I very very excited about the pitching staff this season. Hopefully Papi and Lowell are healthy.

And Becks, returns to form.

Originally Posted by Southstander RSM

Thanks Kap.


Man I am so very upset that Pedroia got hurt in this worthless WBC.

At least he got to go.

Hawpe got spiked in Spring Training and never even got to go.

Ianetta hasn't done too bad there.

True, Chris has done very well, for himself and the Rocks.


Speaking of injuires, now Youk is hurt.

Sox win in rain shortened game over the Marlins 4-3.

Curt Schilling Retires.


Thanks for all you have done Schill!!!

SOX WIN!!!! Pedrioa and Tek each homer!!!

Tampa Bay 7, Boston 2

Boston AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Ellsbury, CF 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 .111
Pedroia, 2B 4 1 1 0 1 1 1 .286
Ortiz, DH 3 1 1 0 1 1 1 .333
Youkilis, 1B 4 0 3 1 0 1 2 .625
Baldelli, RF 4 0 1 0 0 2 4 .250
Bay, LF 4 0 1 1 0 1 2 .286
Lowell, 3B 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 .143
Lowrie, SS 3 0 0 0 1 2 3 .143
Varitek, C 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 .125
Totals 34 2 8 2 3 8 16

BATTING
2B: Pedroia (1, Kazmir), Bay (1, Howell).
TB: Ellsbury; Pedroia 2; Ortiz; Youkilis 3; Baldelli; Bay 2.
RBI: Youkilis (1), Bay (2).
2-out RBI: Youkilis; Bay.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Baldelli; Lowell; Lowrie 2.
Team RISP: 2-for-9.
Team LOB: 9.

FIELDING
E: Youkilis (1, throw).
Outfield assists: Ellsbury (Kapler at 3rd base).
DP: 2 (Lowrie-Pedroia-Youkilis 2).

Boston IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Lester (L, 0-1) 5.0 8 5 5 2 5 1 9.00
Delcarmen 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
Ramirez, R 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.00
Saito 1.0 1 1 1 0 0 1 9.00
Lopez, J 1.0 4 1 1 0 0 0 9.00