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July 18, 2007
BOSTON -- Red Sox starter Julian Tavarez struggled again and allowed six runs (four earned) on nine hits as the Kansas City Royals defeated Boston tonight at Fenway Park, 6-5.
Tavarez has struggled in his last few outings and has not lasted more than six innings in his last five starts. Because of his recent sub-par performances, it’ll make things interesting when Curt Schilling (shoulder tendinitis) returns to the rotation. Because rookie Kason Gabbard has been successful in his two brief stints with Boston this season, including his current one, it’s possible Tavarez could be shifted to the bullpen and replaced with the young southpaw in that fifth spot when Schilling returns.
Pawtucket pitcher Jon Lester could also be an option as he worked seven innings for the PawSox tonight against Ottawa, allowing just three runs on seven hits to improve to 4-5 in his comeback from cancer.
Posted by Joe McDonald 
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