Red Sox manager Terry Francona said that Kevin Youkilis will indeed start serving his five-game suspension tonight.

The first word out of the clubhouse was that Youkilis, who along with Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello was suspended five games for their altercation last night, was going to appeal Major League Baseball’s penalty. Youkilis was in the Red Sox’ original lineup.

But Francona, on his way up to his pregame press conference, mentioned that Youkilis will instead honor the suspension and sit the next five games.

Youk = everyday player suspended for five games.

Porcello = starting pitcher suspended for five games.

Advantage: Tigers.

Here’s the video of Youkilis charging the mound (with complimentary rock music). Take notice of the sissy helmet throw and how the 200-pound Porcello hip-tosses the 220-pound Youkilis to the ground.