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Francona to miss Baltimore series because of a death in his family

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May 13, 2008 2:22 pm
By Art Martone

The Red Sox announced moments ago that manager Terry Francona will miss the two-game series on Tuesday and Wednesday in Baltimore.

Mary Ann Lang, the mother of his wife, Jacque, passed away on Monday night in Tucson, Arizona. Francona and his family flew to Tucson today.

Bench coach Brad Mills will manage the club during the Orioles series.


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