Filed under: Game 45 Open Thread - Royals (21-23) at Red Sox (28-19) By Freneau May 20, 2008, 5:46pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Game 45 Open Thread - Royals (21-23) at Red Sox (28-19) Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Royals look to get a hit against Boston for first time since 2007 Lineup Kansas City Royals @ Boston Red Sox 05/20/08 7:05 PM EDT Kansas City Royals Boston Red Sox David DeJesus - CF Coco Crisp - CF Mark Grudzielanek - 2B Dustin Pedroia - 2B Alex Gordon - 3B David Ortiz - DH Jose Guillen - LF Manny Ramirez - LF Mark Teahen - RF Mike Lowell - 3B Billy Butler - DH Kevin Youkilis - 1B Ross Gload - 1B J.D. Drew - RF John Buck - C Jason Varitek - C Tony Pena - SS Julio Lugo - SS Your pitching matchup is Gil Meche (5.98 ERA) against rookie Justin Masterson, who is making his second career start. Masterson is a 2006 second round pick. More From Royals Review Royals hire Brian Bridges as scouting director Slugging, steals, and sloppy security seal series sweep 6-2 A way-too-early look at next season’s roster Royals Rumblings - News for September 20, 2023 Royals grab 50th win after slugfest with Guardians Royals call up Anthony Veneziano, Jonathan Bowlan; Singer, Keller out for the year