BOSTON -- There are many around New England who believe the Red Sox should have already run out of patience with Drew Pomeranz and left Brian Johnson in the Red Sox rotation.
But the team, knowing how Pomeranz came on and wound up a 17-game winner last year, remain confident the left-hander will again find his way. That's why he starts against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game of a two-game interleague series at Fenway Park Tuesday night.
Pomeranz, hit hard in Baltimore last week in his latest return from the disabled list, will face Jake Arrieta after the Red Sox pulled out a 2-1 victory in the 13th inning Monday night.