9/3: Two young hurlers go at it

GAME NOTES: Buchholz has suddenly fashioned himself into a very solid No. 3. The key here is if Buchholz can keep it up amidst increasing pressure as October nears. Price has been a disaster on the road but kills it at home. It'll be up to Buchholz to match zeros.

9/2: No more homers, Beckett!

GAME NOTES: Beckett heads up against a pitcher who has -- on the face of it -- been pretty similar to him on the year. Can Beckett turn his woes around and be the guy we need to ensure an October dance?

9/1: Lester takes the hill

GAME NOTES: Jon Lester is suddenly the Sox's new ace with Josh Beckett having given up a horrifying 10 home runs in his last three starts. This is a crucial series, as the outcome of the series will likely dictate the Rays' playoff chances the rest of the way.

8/28: Beckett sqaures off against Richmond

8/27: Looking for the sweep

8/26: Wakefield makes his return

Tim Wakefield returns to the mound to take on Gavin Floyd. Welcome back, Wake, you are needed.

8/25: Freddy Garcia vs. Jon Lester

The matchup favors the Red Sox as Freddy Garcia takes on Jon Lester.

8/24: White Sox/Red Sox

8/23: CC vs. Josh

CC Sabathia takes on Josh Beckett.tonight in the rubber game of the series. The Yankees could put the division away, or they could let the Red SOx linger around in the distance, giving them a slight chance.

8/21: Tazawa vs. Burnett