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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Dunkin’ Donuts Poll Results: Should The Designated Hitter Be In Both Leagues?
Share this: The Boston Red Sox had one of greatest designated hitters in the history of major league baseball in David Ortiz. A debate has been taking place ever since the American League introduced the DH to baseball in 1973. The DH replaces the pitcher in the batting lineup in the AL, but there is no DH in the National League forcing the pitcher to hit for himself. In this weeks Dunkin’ Donuts Poll, NESN asked fans if they would like to see the DH in both the AL and the NL, and you can see what they had to say in the video above. Thumbnail photo from Brad Rempel/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Red Sox Vs. Yankees Lineup: David Price Looks To Continue Dominance On Mound
Share this: BOSTON — The Red Sox already have won two of their four games against the New York Yankees this series, and David Price will be trying to make it three. The left-hander is starting for the Red Sox on Saturday against the Yankees at Fenway Park, and he has a chance to extend his own winning streak to eight games. Price has a 2.16 ERA and 51 strikeouts over 50 innings in his last seven outings, however, he hasn’t fared as well against New York this season. Price is 1-2 with a 7.79 ERA in three starts against the Bronx Bombers. The rest of the Red Sox’s lineup remains pretty much unchanged from Friday, save for the addition of Andrew Benintendi.