Red Sox Line Up Against Royals 8/19/2011

Coming off of last nights victory over Kansas City the Red Sox are sending lefty Andrew Miller to the mound to make the start. This will be Miller's first start for the Sox since July 31st when the Red Sox inserted Erik Bedard into the line after receiving him via trade. Miller has a 4-1 record over eight starts for the Sox with a 5.40 ERA. Miller is 0-2 against the Royals witha poor 11.08 ERA.

Opposite of Miller is Jeff Francis the lefty for Kansas City. This has not been a very good season for Francis who has a 4-13 in 25 starts with a 4.76 ERA. Francis has had a small sample size against the Sox only pitching five innings against them but has a win.

Lineups:

CF Ellsbury

SS Aviles

1B Gonzalez

2B Pedroia

3B Lowrie

DH Lavarnway

LF Crawford

C Saltalamacchia

RF McDonald