May 7
2B Dustin Pedroia wasn't in the starting lineup as Sox manager Terry Francona gave the fiery infielder Wednesday night off. Francona wanted to give the 24-year-old a brief rest from the baseball grind, and also wanted to give SS Jed Lowrie a chance to get some at-bats after not starting since May 1. Pedroia did appear as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning and has appeared in all 36 games for the Sox this season.
May 7
Pedroia is getting the night off Wednesday.
Recommendation: Jed Lowrie is in the starting lineup at second base and batting second for Boston.
