Daily Dose: Aug. 29-30 - Bowden to make MLB debut

BREAKING NEWS: Aurora native and Waubonsie Valley alumnus Michael Bowden will make his major league debut today against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, according to a Boston Herald internet report.

Bowden, 21, was 0-3 with a 3.38 earned run average for Class AAA Pawtucket in six starts. Prior to his call up, the big right-hander went 9-4 with Class AA Portland.

Bowden could not be reached for comment immediately, but on Thursday he told the Beacon News via text message that he did not expect a call up any time soon. However, Red Sox starter Josh Beckett went on the 15-day disabled list prior to the start of the Red Sox's series with the White Sox.

According to this story from the Providence Journal, BoSox manager Terry Francona said of Bowden: "It's a little bit of a rapid ascent for him, but we all feel he can handle it. It's going to be an exciting day for the organization."