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Pitching Matchup:
BOS: RHP Curt Schilling (2-1, 2.84 ERA)
On Saturday in Boston, Schilling dominated the Angels, throwing eight shutout innings and allowing four hits on just 103 pitches, 68 of them strikes. It was the first time Schilling had thrown as many as eight shutout innings since late September in the World Series championship season of 2004. Schilling has allowed just one run over his past 15 innings.
NYY: LHP Andy Pettitte (1-0, 1.50 ERA)
Although the Yankees didn't win, Pettitte put in a solid performance in his previous start against Oakland on Sunday, when he threw seven innings and allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits. The left-hander has allowed only one earned run in his first two starts. Pettitte opens the series with a 13-5 career record and a 3.05 ERA against the Red Sox.
Player to watch
Jason Giambi has six home runs and 11 RBIs in 35 career at-bats against Schilling, compiling a 1.153 OPS.
Lineups:
YANKEES
Johnny Damon CF
Derek Jeter SS
Bobby Abreu RF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Jason Giambi DH
Jorge Posada C
Robinson Cano 2B
Melky Cabrera LF
Doug Mientkiewicz 1B
Andy Pettitte LHP
RED SUX
Julio Lugo SS
Kevin Youkilis 1B
David "I wish I was a Yankee" Ortiz DH
Manny Ramirez LF
J.D. Drew RF
Mike Lowell 3B
Jason Varitek C
Coco Crisp CF
Dustin Pedroia 2B
Curt Schilling RHP
