Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change

Monday, May 20 @ 8:10 PM

Jon Lester, LHP (6-0, 2.72) vs Dylan Axelrod, RHP (1-3, 4.27)

TV: NESN, MLB.tv

Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio

Tuesday, May 21 @ 8:10 PM

Felix Doubront, LHP (3-1, 6.03) vs Jose Quintana, LHP (2-1, 3.97)

TV: NESN, MLB.tv

Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio

Wednesday, May 22 @ 8:10 PM

Clay Buchholz, RHP (6-0, 1.78) vs Chris Sale, LHP (5-2, 2.53) Hector Santiago, RHP (1-2, 2.78)

TV: NESN, MLB.tv

Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio

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After a 12-5 rout last night, the Boston Red Sox look to go for the sweep this afternoon in the finale of a three-game set with the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN.

First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. If you live in the Red Sox television market you can catch the game on NESN. If you live in the Twins television market, you can catch the game on Fox Sports North.And if you can't catch the game on television, you can always listen on the 2013 Red Sox Radio Network.

The highest paid member of the Red Sox, John Lackey, makes his sixth start of 2013. In his previous five starts, Lackey is 1-5 with a 4.05 ERA. He took the loss against Twins on May 9th after allowing five runs (one earned) in seven innings of work. He's made 16 career starts against the Twins and is 7-6 with a 3.53 ERA. He picked up the win in his lone Target Field start after allowing two runs in 6.2 innings of work back in  2011.

Pedro Hernandez makes his sixth start (eighth appearance) of 2013. In his previous seven appearances (five starts), Hernandez is 2-0 with a 5.79 ERA. He picked up a no decision in his May 8th start against the Red Sox after allowing six runs in two innings of work. In two career starts against the Red Sox, Hernandez is 0-1 with a 21.00 ERA (14 ER/6 IP).

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David Ortiz had three hits, including two home runs and six RBIs to help power the Boston Red Sox past the Minnesota Twins 12-5 at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday night.

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After winning in extra innings last night, the Boston Red Sox go for their fourth straight win tonight in the middle game of a three-game set with the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. If you live in the Red Sox television market you can catch the game on NESN. If you live in the Twins television market, you can catch the game on Fox Sports North.And if you can't catch the game on television, you can always listen on the 2013 Red Sox Radio Network.

Ryan Dempster steps on the bump for the ninth time in 2013. In his previous eight starts, Dempster is 2-3 with a 3.75. He took the loss on May 7th against the Twins after allowing four runs (two earned) in seven plus innings of work. He's made five appearances (four starts) against the Twinkies and is 2-2 with a 5.19 ERA. He threw eight shutout innings as a member of the Chicago Cubs to pick up the win in his only Target Field start.

Scott Diamond toes the slab for the seventh time in 2013. In his previous six starts, Diamond is 3-3 with a 4.08 ERA. The Canadian born pitcher was on the winning end of the May 7th matchup after throwing seven scoreless innings which also happened to be his first career start against the Red Sox.

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Jonny Gomes sacrifice fly in the 10th inning scored Dustin Pedroia and Koji Uehara shut down the Minnesota Twins in the bottom half to give the Boston Red Sox a 3-2 win at Target Field on Friday night.

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If you didn't know, former UConn Huskies men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun is one of three honorees at the 2013 Dick Vitale Gala at the Ritz Carlton in Sarasota, FL happening tonight.

The others being honored are legendary Florida State Seminoles football coach Bobby Bowden and Kansas Jayhawks basketball coach Bill Self. All are being honored for their work in the fight against cancer.

The Dick Vitale Gala raises money for the the V Foundation with the proceeds going to pediatric cancer research. Last year they raised over $1.6 million.

And thanks to a loyal reader, now Sarasota native and UConn Huskies alum, Scott Kolesar, I am able to show you some pictures from the event. Please credit Scott if you use any of the pictures.

Stamford, CT native and ABC-7 Sarasota anchor Don Brennan interviews UConn coach Jim Calhoun, who is being honored tonight along with Bobby Bowden and Bill Self at the 8th annual Dick Vitale Gala. By the end of the evening, this event will exceed $10 million raised for pediatric cancer research.

3 coaches with host Dick Vitale being honored tonight at the event for their work fighting cancer: L-R Bobby Bowden, Bill Self & Jim Calhoun

Several childhood cancer survivors are special guests at tonight's gala. Here coach Calhoun is chatting with a young boy and his dad.

Scott with former UConn Huskies coach Jim Calhoun

Scott with former UConn Huskies center Jake Voskuhl, who was part of the 1999 NCAA UConn Men's Championship team.

Scott with former UConn Huskies and current Charlotte Bobcats PG Kemba Walker who arrived late to the event.

Once again many thanks to Scott for sharing the pictures with me to post on the site.

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