Not only will Jeff Mathis start at catcher in Game 2 of the ALDS on Friday – taking his regular spot with Ervin Santana pitching – but a change in the outfield is expected as well.
With Gary Matthews Jr. feeling the effects from a sore knee while batting left-handed, he isn’t likely to start in Game 2. Either Juan Rivera or Kendry Morales will be in right field tonight against Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka, although Matthews hasn’t been completely ruled out.