The Red Sox lineup will take another form on Tuesday night yet again.
Marco Scutaro will remain in the leadoff spot — a position he's occupied since Jacoby Ellsbury suffered a rib injury last Sunday in Kansas City, but after that, there will be some changes.
J.D. Drew, who has struggled mightily out of the gate, will bat second, while Dustin Pedroia bats third. Kevin Youkilis remains in the cleanup spot, but Victor Martinez has moved into the five hole. That moves the rest of the lineup's hitters down a spot, starting with David Ortiz and ending with Josh Reddick, who will be making his first appearance of the year.
Ortiz, who did not play on Monday, owns impressive career numbers against Rangers starter Colby Lewis, going 2-for-5 with two home runs and a walk.
The lineup is below:
1. Marco Scutaro, SS
2. J.D. Drew, RF
3. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. Victor Martinez, C
6. David Ortiz, DH
7. Adrian Beltre, 3B
8. Jeremy Hermida, LF
9. Josh Reddick, CF
