Share this: The Boston Red Sox are coming off another win against the Toronto Blue Jays, and they’re going with a fresh lineup for Thursday afternoon’s game at Fenway Park. The series finale gets going at 1:35 p.m. ET, and a couple of Boston’s regular starters will get a break after Wednesday night’s 5-1 victory. Both left fielder Andrew Benintendi and first baseman Mitch Moreland will take a seat, putting Chris Young in front of the Green Monster, while designated hitter Hanley Ramirez takes the field. Young will bat second, and Ramirez will bat out of the cleanup spot. Young usually slots into the DH spot, so Dustin Pedroia will take over there and bat third. Brock Holt will assume Pedroia’s duties at
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Red Sox Vs. Royals Lineup: Sam Travis, Deven Marrero Return For Boston
Share this: The Boston Red Sox’s lineup will have a much different look for Game 2 of the three-game series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Rookies Sam Travis and Deven Marrero make their return to Boston’s lineup as a result of a pair of roster moves. Pablo Sandoval was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left inner ear infection and pitcher Austin Maddox has been optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket. With lefty Mike Strahm taking the hill for the Royals, the Red Sox opted to sit a few of their left-handed bats. Travis will take over the first base duties in place of Mitch Moreland, while Chris Young gets the nod in left field instead of Andrew Benintendi. Boston also will
Chris Young Provides Huge Offensive Lift In Red Sox’s 11-1 Win Over Twins
Share this: Chris Young isn’t an everyday starter for the Boston Red Sox, but the veteran outfielder made his start against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday count. Young clubbed two home runs in Boston’s 11-1 rout of the Twins, his first two long balls of the season. After the game, Young praised the Red Sox’s pitching and coaching staff for helping him keep his timing and be ready whenever his name his called. To hear what Young had to say, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo via Jesse Johnson/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Red Sox’s Ninth-Inning Rally Comes Up Short In 4-3 Loss To Twins
Share this: The Boston Red Sox nearly earned a comeback victory against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Chris Young’s pinch-hit, two-RBI base knock tied the ballgame in the ninth inning, but Joe Mauer’s walk-off blast in the bottom half of the frame gave the Twins the 4-3 win. To hear Young talk about his game-tying hit, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo from Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Chris Sale Throws First Batting Practice Session Of Spring Training
Share this: The Boston Red Sox acquired left-hander Chris Sale on Dec. 6 for a package of young players. On Monday, Sale threw his first live batting practice session of spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., and it was all systems go for the Red Sox new ace. Sale tossed 30 pitches to outfielder Chris Young and a few minor leaguers and was pleased with how he felt after the session. Hear what Sale had to say about his outing in the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Red Sox Vs. Rays Lineup: Jackie Bradley Jr. Rests For Series Finale In St. Pete
Share this: It’s Jackie Bradley Jr.’s turn to take a seat Sunday. The Boston Red Sox have been giving their regular starters a breather through their 10-game win streak, and JBJ will be the one resting Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Andrew Benintendi will get his first major league start in center field and bat eighth as a result, while Chris Young remains in left and bats seventh. Eduardo Rodriguez will get the ball for the Red Sox, and he’s coming off a start against the Baltimore Orioles during which he went 6 2/3 innings, giving up just two runs and striking out seven. However, the lefty also is returning to the scene of the crime, as the outing that sent him