Boston Red Sox

0 Comments | USA TODAY, October, 2007 | by Mel Antonen

BOSTON -- The Boston Red Sox were one of two teams to have three starters with at least 15 wins. Their rotation led the majors with 77 wins and helped the pitching staff put together an American League-leading 13 shutouts.

But as the Red Sox take aim to win their second World Series in four seasons, their rotation has questions after Game1 starter Josh Beckett, the MVP of the American League Championship Series who was 2-0 with 18 strikeouts in 14 innings against the Cleveland Indians.

Curt Schilling will pitch Game2 and Daisuke Matsuzaka Game 3. After that, the Red Sox aren't sure. Knuckleballer Tim Wakefield's inflammation in his right shoulder and upper back will keep him off the roster.

Manager Terry Francona didn't announce a Game4 starter, but...

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