1 to 9....

 A few changes to the Sox line-up tonight.  Terry Francona has finally dropped the slumping sensation Jacoby Ellsbury to the 9th spot in the line-up.  Here is the Sox starting line-up for tonight's action.

1. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
2. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Manny Ramirez, LF
5. Mike Lowell, 3B
6. J.D. Drew, RF
7. Jed Lowrie, SS
8. Jason Varitek, C
9. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF

SP -- Josh Beckett