The Boston Red Sox take on the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park where they will play for the first time following the marathon bombing. Following the arrest of the second suspect, the city of Boston is able to breathe easier now. Here's the live stream to the game, but first, let's look at today's matchup with 1:10 p.m. ET's first pitch likely delayed due to pregame ceremonies.
On the mound for the Red Sox, two pitchers who know their craft; James Shields vs. Clay Buchholz. Shields hasn't pitched poorly in his first starts as a Royal, but his record is 1-2 with a 3.43 ERA. As for Buchholz, it's been a magical season thus far. He's 3-0 with a 0.41 ERA.
Don't be fooled by the record, Shields knows a little bit about the Red Sox being that he was from the Tampa Bay Ray. If he wants his team to win, he has to buckle down and pitch well as the Red Sox are playing emotional baseball.
The Red Sox could barely wait to come back home. They can help Bostonians' lives return to normal, at least in a social aspect. Streets have been deserted since Monday's horrific Boston Marathon attack. It will be a reason for people to come out, enjoy the game and get a distraction as they look for life to return to normal.
Here are the batting lineups for both teams as we get set for this game.
Royals Starting Lineup:
1. Gordon LF
2. Escobar SS
3. Butler DH
4. Hosmer 1B
5. Cain CF
6. Moustakas 3B
7. Francoeur RF
8. Perez C
9. Getz 2B
The Red Sox will see a familiar face in their lineup:
1. Ellsbury CF
2. Victorino RF
3. Pedroia 2B
4. Ortiz DH
5. Napoli 1B
6. Nava LF
7. Middlebrooks 3B
8. Drew SS
9. Ross C
Click here for access to the MLB.TV Free Game of the Day. On the left side you will see all the games scheduled to be played today. Look for the Red Sox vs. Royals and click on the television.
