Pocket Aces

Today's match up will feature 2 of the best pitchers in the American League; Josh Beckett against Roy Halladay.

Josh Beckett is making his first start with the Red Sox today after suffering a back and recently reported hip injury during spring training. Beckett is coming off a Cy Young caliber year going 20-7 last season with a 3.27 ERA. He was 2-1 vs. Toronto last season with an excellent ERA of 2.35. The only thing to worry about is his career ERA of 6.16 at Rogers Centre. Boston needs a quality start from Beckett today to avoid the maligned middle relief pitchers in the pen.

Roy Halladay is making his second start of the season after losing to the Yankees on opening day in the Bronx. He pitched 7 strong innings but did give up 3 earned runs. Halladay does not usually pitch well against Boston; he has a career record of 9-10 and an ERA of 4.82. Youk and J.D. both hit over .300 against him and Jacoby is a perfect 3-3. The Jay's starters have been very good against Boston so far and Halladay is the ace of their staff, the Sox have their work cut out for them today. Lineups coming soon.