Breaking News -- ALCS Rotation Announced

Earlier today, Terry Francona announced the Red Sox pitching rotation for the American League Championship Series against Tampa Bay, and Japanese hurler Daisuke Matsuzaka will get the ball in the opener.

Game 1 (at TB): Daisuke Matsuzaka
Game 2 (at TB): Josh Beckett
Game 3 (at BOS): Jon Lester
Game 4 (at BOS): Tim Wakefield
Game 5 (at BOS - If Nec.): Daisuke Matsuzaka
Game 6 (at BOS - If Nec.): Josh Beckett
Game 7 (at TB - If Nec.): Jon Lester

Francona said that the full rosters would be announced Thursday afternoon.

Posted by Dan Zappulla, VendorBall Columnist.