Red Sox v. Rays

The Red Sox open the second half of their season tomorrow night in Tampa Bay.  Here are the pitching matchups for the three-game series.

Friday: Franklin Morales (1-2, 3.50) v. Jeremy Hellickson (4-5, 3.41)
Saturday: Clay Buchholz (8-2, 5.53) v. David Price (11-4, 2.82)
Sunday: Josh Beckett (4-7, 4.43) v. James Shields (8-5, 4.17)

As for where the Red Sox are in the standings:

A.L. East

1. New York Yankees           52-33
2. Baltimore Orioles              45-40  7 GB
3. Tampa Bay Rays              45-41  7.5 GB
4. Boston Red Sox               43-43  9.5 GB
4. Toronto Blue Jays             43-43  9.5 GB

A.L. Wild Card

1. Los Angeles Angels            48-38
2. Baltimore Orioles                45-40
3. Tampa Bay Rays                45-41  .5 GB
4. Cleveland Indians               44-41  1 GB
5. Detroit Tigers                     44-42  1.5 GB
6. Oakland Athletics               43-43  2.5 GB
6. Boston Red Sox                 43-43  2.5 GB
6. Toronto Blue Jays               43-43  2.5 GB