After a rain-soaked win last night to even the series at one game each, the Boston Red Sox will host the Cleveland Indians in game three of a four-game set this afternoon at historic Fenway Park.

First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. If you live in the Red Sox television market you can catch the game on NESN. If you live in the Indians television market, you can catch the game on SportsTime Ohio. And if you can't catch the game on television, you can always listen on the 2013 Red Sox Radio Network.

Here is the latest on the weather from the Red Sox:

The current forecast for today's game calls for the chance for intermittent light rain showers and mist at Fenway during the afternoon hours. All Fenway Park gates will open on time at 12:05 p.m. and we hope to begin today's game as scheduled at 1:35 pm.

Jon Lester hits the slab for the 11th time in 2013. In his previous 10 starts, Lester is 6-1 with a 3.15 ERA. He picked up the win back on April 18th against the Indians after allowing two runs over seven innings. He's made 12 career starts against the Indians and is 6-1 with a 3.27 ERA. Four of those starts have come at the Fens where he is 2-1 with a 2.31 ERA.

Scott Kazmir makes his seventh start of 2013 for the former Red Sox skipper Terry Francona. In his previous six starts, Kazmir is 2-2 with a 6.35 ERA. He last faced the Red Sox in 2010 as a member of the Angels where he went 0-1 with a 10.61 ERA (11 ER/9.1 IP). He's made 25 career starts against the Red Sox and is 8-8 with a 4.06 ERA. 15 of those starts have come at the Fens where he is 6-5 with a 3.90 ERA.

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Terry Francona returned to Fenway Park last night for the first time as the manager of an opposing team. His team, the Cleveland Indians, made sure he left a winner as they pounded the pitching of the Boston Red Sox in a 12-3 win.

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Former Boston Red Sox now Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona made his return to Fenway Park last night. Well we should say return in a baseball uniform.

He was back last year for the 100 year celebration and while as a member of the ESPN Sunday Night Baseball broadcast team. But this was foreign territory to him being in the visitor's dugout as the opposing manager.

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After going 6-3 on the nine-game road trip, the Boston Red Sox return home for a six-game homestand. Tonight they'll welcome back their former skipper Terry Francona and his Cleveland Indians in the first game of a four-game set at historic Fenway Park.

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 Indians television market, you can catch the game on SportsTime Ohio and WKYC 3. If you don't live in either market you're in luck as the game will be televised on MLB Network. And if you can't catch the game on television, you can always listen on the 2013 Red Sox Radio Network.

Ryan Dempster hits the mound for the 10th time in 2013. In his previous nine starts, Dempster is 2-4 with a 4.27 ERA. He made two starts against the Indians in 2012 as a member of the Texas Rangers and was 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA (2 ER/13 IP). He's made five career appearances (four starts) against the Erie warriors and is 3-0 with a 2.73 ERA.

Zach McAllister makes his ninth start of 2013 for the former Red Sox skipper. In his previous eight starts, McAllister is 3-3 with a 2.65 ERA. He took the loss back on April 18th against the local nine after allowing three runs in five innings of work. He's made three career starts against the Red Sox and is 1-2 with a 4.05 ERA. He took the loss in his lone Fenway Park start after allowing four runs in seven innings of work.

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After a rough 1st inning, Clay Buchholz settled down and threw seven strong innings. He got support from his offense in David Ortiz and Daniel Nava, who both had two RBIs, in a 6-2 win over the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on the south side of Chicago.

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Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change

Thursday, May 23 @ 7:10 PM

Zach McAllister, RHP (3-3, 2.65) vs Ryan Dempster, RHP (2-4, 4.27)

TV: NESN, MLB Network, MLB.tv

Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio

Friday, May 24 @ 7:10 PM

Justin Masterson, RHP (7-2, 2.83) vs John Lackey, RHP (2-4, 3.31)

TV: NESN, MLB.tv

Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio

Saturday, May 25 @ 1:35 PM

Scott Kazmir, LHP (2-2, 6.35) vs Jon Lester, LHP (6-1, 3.15)

TV: NESN, MLB.tv

Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio

Sunday, May 26 @ 1:35 PM

Corey Kluber, RHP (3-3, 5.19) vs Felix Doubront, LHP (3-2, 5.61)

TV: NESN, MLB.tv

Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio

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We've all seen how animated Boston Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara can be after a good outing on the mound when he comes into the dugout.

But what happens when you're not paying attention to his high-five. Well, if you're Shane Victorino, you get smacked in the face.

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After falling last night, the Boston Red Sox look to avoid the sweep in the finale of a three-game set with the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on the south side of the Windy City.

First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. If you live in the Red Sox television market you can catch the game on NESN. If you live in the White Sox television market, you can catch the game on CSN Chicago. And if you can't catch the game on television, you can always listen on the 2013 Red Sox Radio Network.

Clay Buchholz looks to stay as the only undefeated Red Sox starter in his 10th start of 2013. In his previous nine starts, Buchholz is 6-0 with a 1.78 ERA. He picked up a no decision in his only start against them in 2012 after allowing a run in eight innings of work. He's made five career starts against the south siders and is 1-2 with a 5.02 ERA. Two of those starts have come at U.S. Cellular where he is 1-1 with a 4.91 ERA (6 ER/11 IP).

Hector Santiago steps in for Chris Sale, who was skipped due to shoulder soreness, to make his fifth start (13th appearance) of 2013. In his previous 12 appearances (four starts), Santiago is 1-2 with a 2.78 ERA. His lone appearance against the visiting nine came last season when allowed two runs in three innings and received a no decision.

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