David Price’s two starts after the All-Star break have been eerily similar, and not in a good way.
The Boston Red Sox ace allowed 11 hits over 5 2/3 innings against the New York Yankees on July 17 and against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Price’s record now stands at 9-7 with a 4.51 ERA.
But perhaps a long road trip is just what the doctor ordered for Price and the Red Sox, who have lost five of their last seven games. Boston begins an 11-game West Coast swing Thursday night against the team with the worst record in the American League West, the Los Angeles Angels.
First pitch is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Here are the lineups for Thursday’s game:
RED SOX (55-44)
Mookie Betts, RF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
Xander Bogaerts, SS
David Ortiz, DH
Hanley Ramirez, 1B
Jackie Bradley Jr., CF
Travis Shaw, 3B
Sandy Leon, C
Brock Holt, LF
David Price, LHP (9-7, 4.51 ERA)
ANGELSÂ (45-56)
Yunel Escobar, 3B
Kole Calhoun, RF
Mike Trout, CF
Albert Pujols, DH
Jefry Marte, 1B
Andrelton Simmons, SS
Jeff Bandy, C
Gregorio Petit, LF
Johnny Giavotella, 2B
Jered Weaver, RHP (8-8, 5.32 ERA)
Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images
