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Red-Hot Drew Sitting

J.D. Drew finally has gotten hot, going 6 for 10 with a pair of homers, a double and seven RBI in the first two games of this series.

But when manager Terry Francona made out his lineup for today's game, he left off Drew because he's a left-handed hitter and imposing left-hander Randy Johnson, seemingly back to form after offseason back surgery, is starting for the Diamondbacks.

"J.D. is swinging the bat so well right now, but this guy (Johnson) makes you do this," said Francona. "He's one of the few guys in this league you make adjustments for because he's so dominating a left-hander. I'm sure there are not many times where he faces the other team's best lineup."

-- Steven Krasner

Posted by Steven Krasner  at 3:10 PM | Permalink