The Tampa Bay Rays (10-12-1) look to continue their recent Spring Training hot streak as they face off against the Boston Red Sox, with the first pitch coming at 7:05 p.m. at Boston's City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Fla. Starting on the mound for the Rays will be ace David Price, squaring off against oft-injured John Lackey of the Boston Red Sox.
Per Marc Topkin, today's lineup for the Rays features a slew of expected starters from the Rays 2011 roster:
Ben Zobrist 1B
Matt Joyce RF
Evan Longoria 3B
Manny Ramirez LF
Dan Johnson DH
B.J. Upton CF
Reid Brignac SS
Sean Rodriguez 2B
Jose Lobaton C
Meanwhile, the Red Sox lineup looks ready for opening day (per BaseballPress):
Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Dustin Pedroia 2B
Carl Crawford LF
Kevin Youkilis 1B
Adrian Gonzalez 1B
David Ortiz DH
J.D. Drew RF
Jason Varitek C
Marco Scutaro SS
Left fielder Carl Crawford, who is in his first season with the Red Sox since leaving the Rays this offseason, will be hitting in the three hole, while Manny Ramirez, who spent several All-Star seasons patrolling Fenway's left field, will start in the outfield today, hitting fourth.
Game time: 7:05 pm EST
Television: none
Radio: 620 WDAE