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After taking three-of-four from the Cleveland Indians, including the final three, the Boston Red Sox look to finish up the six-game homestand on a positive note. Tonight, they'll take on the Seattle Mariners in the first game of a brief two-game set at Historic Fenway Park.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Mariners television market, you can catch the game on ROOT Sports. If you can't catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to it on the Red Sox radio network.

Jon Lester looks for his first Fenway Park win of the year in his team-high eighth start of 2012. In his previous seven starts, Lester is 1-3 with a 4.29 ERA. Lester did not face the Mariners in 2011 and was 1-1 with a 2.96 ERA (5 ER/15.2 IP) in two starts against them in 2010. He's made seven career starts against the Mariners and is 2-2 with a 3.97 ERA. When he records his first out tonight, it'll mark the 1000th inning he's pitched in a Red Sox uniform joining 40 others who have done it before him.

Jason Vargas makes his ninth start of 2010 for the Mariners. In his previous eight starts, Vargas is 4-2 with a 2.79 ERA. He picked up the win in his only start against the Red Sox in 2011 after allowing four runs in seven innings of work back on April 29, 2011, which also marks his only start at the Fens. He's made three career starts against the Red Sox and is 1-1 with a 3.26 ERA (7 ER/19.1 IP).

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When the Boston Red Sox returned from Kansas City, they had been not only struggling as a team but also at Fenway Park. They entered the four-game set with the Cleveland Indians at 4-10 at the Fens.

The series didn't start off that well as Josh Beckett was booed off the mound on Thursday night. But after three straight solid starting efforts, the latest yesterday by Daniel Bard, the Red Sox find themselves with a three-game winning streak.

Since the meltdown against the Yankees in April, the bullpen has been solid. The offense has been a little up and down although it's been more up than down. But it was the starting pitching that lacked consistency.

Bard had his rough moments yesterday but as the outing went on, the stronger he got. One of those moments came in the 3rd inning when after three straight walks, he walked in a run. He was bailed out by a double play.

Obviously the walks are still a problem for Bard but he still has been one of the most consistent starters the Red Sox have had. Obviously he's reaching points he never has in the big leagues and it's a still a learning process for him. But each time, it seems as though Bard has been learning from his mistakes.

The offense was facing old friend Justin Masterson yesterday, who had pretty much dominated the Red Sox since he was traded to the Indians.

But on Sunday, they exacted their revenge picking up four runs off of him in the 1st inning. Masterson did settle down after that only allowing a Will Middlebrooks home run and Jarrod Saltalamacchia RBI single the rest of the way.

They also teed off on another old friend in Dan Wheeler getting to him for six runs in the 7th inning. After the game, the Indians designated Wheeler for assignment.

Middlebrooks had a nice afternoon going 2-for-3 with three RBIs but the biggest day belonged to Salty. He finished the afternoon with three hits and five RBIs, including a two-run blast off of Wheeler.

Daniel Nava continues to be an on-base machine since his recall from the PawSox as he went 2-for-2 with three RBIs. He's been on base in 12-of-16 plate appearances and has started each game since being recalled.

With the weather getting warmer, the Red Sox seem to be warming up as well. If the Red Sox can consistently get the starting pitching like they did these last three games and the bullpen can continue what it's been doing, they could get back to .500 and beyond in no time.

But for that to happen, it really does come down to the starting pitching and that starts with Jon Lester who takes the mound tonight.

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Destination Red Sox Nation is our look at how the minor league teams of the Boston Red Sox fare each night. Game story and box score links as well as links to team rosters, team stats and league standings can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you're on the home page.

Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change

Monday, May 14 @ 7:10 PM

Jason Vargas, LHP (4-2, 2.79) vs Jon Lester, LHP (1-3, 4.29)

TV: NESN, MLB.tv

Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio

Tuesday, May 15 @ 4:05 PM

Blake Beavan, RHP (1-3, 4.32) vs Josh Beckett, RHP (2-4, 5.97)

TV: NESN, MLB.tv

Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio

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During last night's the Boston Red Sox win over the Cleveland Indians, the NESN cameras panned over to a family who was holding up a sign that said "Hi Don & Jerry, I am 6 today and this is my first time to Fenway Park. Jerry buy us a hot dog. Don how about a shark bite."

An inning or so later, NESN Red Sox analyst Jerry Remy made it happen by having some hot dogs delivered to the family.

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After winning 4-1 last night, the Boston Red Sox look to avoid a split of their four-game set with the Cleveland Indians this afternoon at Historic Fenway Park.

First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Indians television market, you can catch the game on SportsTime Ohio (STO). If you can't catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to it on the Red Sox radio network.

Daniel Bard makes his seventh appearance (sixth start) of 2012 for the Red Sox. In his previous six appearances (five starts), Bard is 2-4 with a 4.83 ERA. He made four appearances against the Indians in 2011 going 0-3 with a 16.88 ERA (5 ER/2.2 IP). Bard has made 11 career appearances against the Tribe and is 0-4 with an 8.64 ERA (8 ER/8.1 IP).

Former Red Sox pitcher Justin Masterson makes his 8th start of 2012. In his previous seven starts, Masterson is 1-2 with a 4.89 ERA. He made two starts against his former club in 2011 going 1-0 with a 3.29 ERA (5 ER/13.2 IP). Masterson has made four career starts and has had some good success as he is 3-0 with a 1.95 ERA (6 ER/27.2 IP). He's made 38 career appearances (10 starts) at the Fens and is 10-2 with a 3.57 ERA.

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Destination Red Sox Nation is our look at how the minor league teams of the Boston Red Sox fare each night. Game story and box score links as well as links to team rosters, team stats and league standings can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you're on the home page.

Destination Red Sox Nation is our look at how the minor league teams of the Boston Red Sox fare each night. Game story and box score links as well as links to team rosters, team stats and league standings can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you're on the home page.

After falling last night 8-3, the Boston Red Sox look to get back on track in the second game of a four-game set against the Cleveland Indians at Historic Fenway Park.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Indians television market, you can catch the game on SportsTime Ohio (STO). If you can't catch the television broadcast, you can always listen to it on the Red Sox radio network.

Clay Buchholz looks to right his ship along with the one the Red Sox are on in his seventh start of 2012. In his previous six starts, Buchholz is 3-1 with a 9.09 ERA. He took a no decision in his only start of 2011 against the Tribe when he allowed two runs in 7.1 innings of work. He's made three career starts against the Indians and is 0-1 with a 5.71 ERA (11 ER/17.1 IP).

Ubaldo Jimenez is also making his seventh start of 2012 for the Tribe. In his previous six starts, Jimenez is 3-2 with a 4.04 ERA. His only career start against the local nine came in 2010 as a member of the Colorado Rockies. In that start, he picked up a no decision after allowing six runs in 5.2 innings of work. He has never pitched at the Fens.

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