By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer
Monday, August 15, 2011
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What's new: The Sox's streak of 11 series without a loss ended over the weekend in Seattle, though they still have the AL's best record. Former Rays All-Star LF Carl Crawford has warmed since his dreadful start, with his average up to .255. So has ex-Rays reliever Dan Wheeler, his ERA down to 4.26, best since April 1. CF Jacoby Ellsbury just joined the 20-20 club. CF 3B Kevin Youkilis has been bothered by a sore back but returned to the lineup Sunday; RF J.D. Drew (left shoulder) remains out.
Key stat: Sox hitters have a .187 average in eight games against the Rays, .288 against everyone else.
Connections: Rays DH Johnny Damon, 1B Casey Kotchman and C Kelly Shoppach are former Sox. … Boston hitting coach Dave Magadan is a Tampa product, third-base coach Tim Bogar was a Rays coach, Crawford and Wheeler ex-Rays.
Series history: Season series tied at 4; Sox lead 139-92 overall, 77-36 at Fenway.
Marc Topkin, Times staff writer
Source: http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/tampa-bay-rays-up-next-at-boston-red-sox/1186170
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