Francona shakes up lineup, drops Ellsbury

Jacoby Ellsbury may have an average hovering around .300, but his plate discipline isn’t cutting it. Things change today as Dustin Pedroia assumes the leadoff mantle. I’m sure we’ll hear more from Tito.
PEDROIA 2B
DREW RF
YOUKILIS 1B
BAY LF
LOWELL 3B
ORTIZ DH
VARITEK C
ELLSBURY CF
GREEN SS

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