The Tampa Bay Devil Rays stifled the Yankees with their rookie pitcher - former Sanford Mainer Andy Sonnanstine.

Now the Yankees and Red Sox, those two teams loaded with high-price veteran talent, rely on their rookie pitchers today.

Clay Buchholz, a 2005 supplemental round draft pick, gets the call today to help the Red Sox end a four-game losing streak.

Ian Kennedy, a first-rounder in '06, is being asked to replace the disappointing Mike Mussina, today against the Devil Rays.

Another Yankees wonder rookie, Phil Hughes, struggled against the D-Rays last night, in New York's 9-1 loss.

Sonnanstine (13th-rounder in '04) held the Yankees to 2 hits and 1 run over 8 innings. He is 3-1 in his last 4 starts, including wins at Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium.

Among the Red Sox call-ups today are outfielders Jacoby Ellsbury and Brandon Moss. With the outfield ailing, they will be asked to contribute immediately.

Sea Dogs have a key game tonight against New Britain. With only a half-game lead over New Hampshire for the last playoff spot, Portland is starting Daniel Haigwood tonight. Except for a couple of rehab outings in the Gulf Coast League, Haigwood has not pitched since July 28.

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