12:44 p.m. - Lots of somewhat surly looking red-clad fans at the Trop as the Rays try to sweep the defending world champion Red Sox in a three-game set. That'll be no easy task against ace Josh Beckett. David Ortiz missing a second consecutive game with a sore knee will soften a tough Boston lineup somewhat, though.

Utility infielder Andy Cannizaro, recalled from AAA Durham to replace Elliot Johnson, has yet to arrive. His flight was delayed. Apparently that happens to everyone these days.

The lineups:

Boston

Jacoby Ellsbury - LF

Dustin Pedroia - 2B

J.D. Drew - RF

Manny Ramirez - DH

Kevin Youkilis - 1B

Coco Crisp - CF

Jason Varitek - C

Jed Lowrie - 3B

Julio Lugo - SS

Tampa Bay

Akinori Iwamura - 2B

Carl Crawford - LF

B.J. Upton - CF

Carlos Pena - 1B

Evan Longoria - 3B

Eric Hinske - DH

Dioner Navarro - C

Gabe Gross - RF

Jason Bartlett - SS