Sox Prepare To Face Ubaldo

I can't remember the last time an opposing starting pitcher was so hyped up coming into a Sox game with anyone, but Ubaldo Jimenez's start tonight against Boston is very highly anticipated. After his team escaped with a 2-1 victory over the AL East powerhouse last night, Jimenez will look to continue to wheel and deal his fabulous numbers (13-1, 1.15 ERA).

Coming into this week, many critics of the Red Sox recent play believed that this week would tell a lot about this team. They are set to face two of the very best in the game (Colorado's Ubaldo Jimenez and San Francisco's Tim Lincecum), and these will serve as big-time tests for this red-hot offense. Daisuke Matsuzaka will return from the DL, and we might get an idea of how he will pitch moving forward. It is a huge week for the Sox, and the first significant test comes tonight.

Will the Sox be able to batter around Jimenez and snap his magical streak of late? Or will they just be the next victim to fall at the hands of the Ubaldo ball? Tune into NESN tonight to find out.