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April 5, 2008
-Since 2005, Toronto is 33-23 against the Red Sox. No other opponent has beaten the Sox more times over that span.
-Toronto has beaten the Sox four consecutive times at Rogers Centre.
-In his big league career as a starter, Clay Buchholz has allowed four runs in 22.2 innings, for a 1.59 E.R.A.
-Manny Ramirez has 54 career home runs and 139 RBI against the Blue Jays -- both are the highest all-time by any major leaguer.
-Mike Lowell has a .352 career average -- 62 for 176 -- against Toronto.
Red Sox vs. Jesse Litsch
-Jacoby Ellsbury, 2 for 4, BB
-Dustin Pedroia, 2 for 5
-David Ortiz, 2 for 6, 2B, BB
-Alex Cora, 1 for 3, 2B
-Manny Ramirez, 1 for 3
-Mike Lowell, 2 for 7 (.286), HR, BB
-Julio Lugo, 2 for 7 (.286)
-J.D. Drew, 1 for 4, HR
-Coco Crisp, 1 for 5
-Kevin Youkilis, 0 for 2, BB
-Jason Varitek, 0 for 4, BB
-Litsch is 2-1 with a 4.86 E.R.A. in three career starts against Boston.
Blue Jays vs. Clay Buchholz
-Frank Thomas, 1 for 1, BB
-Gregg Zaun, 1 for 2, 2B
-Vernon Wells, 0 for 2, BB
-Aaron Hill, 0 for 2
-Alex Rios, 0 for 2
-Matt Stairs, 0 for 3
-Buchholz made one start against Toronto last season; he gave up two runs (one earned) in 4.2 innings, striking out five and walking two, and took the loss.
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