Cardinals set to take on RedSox

A rematch of the 2004 World Series on the line this weekend at Fenway Park in Boston. The St. Louis Cardinals, losers of 3 straight, come in with a record of 42 wins 32 losses, while the Red Sox sit at 46 wins and 29 losses.

Friday’s matchup will feature Kyle Lohse 8-2, 3.77 v. Tim Wakefield 4-4, 4.19. Lohse has won five straight starts for the Cardinals, and is doing it with precise control of all his pitches. Wakefield is 1-2 career against the Cardinals, but is coming off a pretty good start last week against the Reds.

Saturday features rookie righthander Mitchell Boggs for the Cardinals. Boggs is 1-0 with a 5.56 era. He has made two starts this season, but may be a bit scary in homer friendly Fenway. For the Red Sox, they will counter with Daisuke Matsuzaka, who is 8-0 on the year, with a 2.53 era. This will be the 2:55 FOX game of the week on Saturday. Dice K has not made a start since May 27.

Sunday brings us Joel Piniero, 2-3, with a 4.02 era against Jon Lester 6-3, 3.18.

Good luck to the Cardinals this weekend! Let’s get two on the road!

Hurry back Albert!

Posted by APCMan on Jun 20 2008 in Cardinals Baseball, Featured, Pujols Game Day, Pujols Matchups, Pujols News