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Casey starts; Youkilis sits

BOSTON -- Sean Casey is starting at first base tonight in part because manager Terry Francona doesn't want the veteran to get rusty and also in part because Youkilis hasn't had any success against Tampa Bay's starting pitcher, James Shields.

Youkilis is 0-for-14 in his career against the hard-throwing Shields, a right-hander.

Casey, 1-for-3 in his career against Shields, is batting .351 (26-for-74) overall. This is his first start since May 28 in Seattle.

-- STEVEN KRASNER

Posted by Steven Krasner  at 3:51 PM | Permalink