Red Sox-Astros March 1st

The Boston Red Sox play the World Champion Houston Astros today, March 1st at 1:05 PM. You can hear the pregame starting at 1PM on AM 1370 WDEA.

Yesterday the Red Sox improved to 6-1 in the spring after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3.

The Red Sox this spring lead the Grapefruit League in ERA 2.00 having allowed 3 earned runs or less in 6 of their 7 games.

The Red Sox are expected to send Rick Porcello to the mound for his first appearance of  the Spring. Also expected to pitch are Fernando Rodriguez and Bobby Poyner.

Tomorrow, Friday March 2nd the Red Sox will play the St. Louis Cardinals at 1 PM and are expected to pitch Drew Pomeranz, Justin Haley, Roenis Elias and Ty Buttrey.