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LEADING OFF: Early riser at Fenway, Brewers try to end skid

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, APRIL 18-19- FILE - In this April 23, 2014, file photo, 2014 Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi reacts after throwing a ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston. In the year since he won the Boston Marathon, fans have been stopping Meb Keflezighi on the street. They don't congratulate him; they thank him. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, APRIL 18-19- FILE - In this April 23, 2014, file photo, 2014 Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi reacts after throwing a ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston. In the year since he won the Boston Marathon, fans have been stopping Meb Keflezighi on the street. They don't congratulate him; they thank him. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File) ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, APRIL 18-19- FILE - In this April 23, 2014, file photo, 2014 Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi reacts after throwing a ceremonial first pitch prior to a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at Fenway Park in Boston. In the year since he won the Boston Marathon, fans have been stopping Meb Keflezighi on the street. They don't congratulate him; they thank him. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

By Associated Press 2 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the major leagues today:

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GOOD MORNING!

The Boston Red Sox play their annual Patriots’ Day game, with the first pitch vs. Baltimore at 11:05 a.m. The Boston Marathon route runs a few blocks from Fenway Park while the game is in progress.

BRUISED BREWS

Off to the worst start in team history at 2-10, Milwaukee tries to stop a five-game losing streak when it hosts the Reds. Wily Peralta pitches for the Brewers. “We need somebody to come up and step up and throw a great ballgame or we need the offense to start clicking like we know it can and should be,” manager Ron Roenicke said.

INJURY UPDATES

Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud and lefty reliever Jerry Blevins are set to see a specialist, a day after bad breaks. D’Arnaud’s right hand was cracked when he was hit by a pitch and Blevins’ left forearm was fractured by a line drive vs. Miami. There’s no timetable yet for their returns. The Mets have won eight straight going into Tuesday night’s game against Atlanta.

STILL WAITING

CC Sabathia is 0-2 with a 5.68 ERA this year, and hasn’t won since last April 24. The Yankees left-hander made just eight starts in 2014 because of an injured right knee that needed surgery in July. He’ll try again for that elusive victory when he pitches at Detroit, taking on a Tigers team that has the best record in the majors at 10-2.

HE’S AN ANGEL

The Los Angeles Angels have won the last 10 games in which Matt Shoemaker has pitched. He’s 2-0 this year heading into his start against the visiting Athletics.

WELCOME BACK

Rockies lefty Jorge De La Rosa is expected to be reinstated from the disabled list to make his season debut vs. San Diego at Coors Field. He was sidelined for most of spring training because of a groin injury.