Here's the matchup:
Red Sox: The left-hander has pitched six innings in two of his three starts this month, including last Wednesday in Baltimore, when he left
leading 3-2. He allowed five hits and two runs, walking two and fanning four. He is making his first start at Fenway since May 4 against Tampa Bay. Lifetime
against the Royals, Lester is 1-1 with a 2.77 ERA in two starts.
Royals: Hochevar wasn't at his sharpest last Wednesday night but he still managed to shut out the Tigers for six innings, giving up just
four singles. He showed an ability to work out of jams, important progress for a rookie, and he did it against an experienced, very dangerous lineup. This
was his fifth start since being called up from Triple-A Omaha on April 20. In all but his first outing, he's pitched six or seven solid innings. With an
effective sinker, he's been good at inducing ground balls, getting eight outs that way against the Tigers along with five strikeouts.
Here's the end of our "regular" pitching staff for a couple of days.... Masterson on Tuesday and Colon on Wednesday. Should be interesting. Go
SOX!!
Joan
Woohoo, what a performance by the kid! Congratulations Jon! 
