The Boston Red Sox will look to complete a four-game series sweep of the New York Yankees when the two American League East rivals meet for the finale Sunday night at Fenway Park. Jackie Bradley Jr. will have the night for Boston, prompting a handful of lineup changes. Mookie Betts will move over to center, while J.D. Martinez gets the start in right field. Steve Pearce returns to take on the designated hitter duties and will bat third. As for the pitching matchup, David Price gets the ball for the Red Sox in search of his 12th win of the season. The left-hander hasn’t suffered a loss since July 1 when he allowed eight
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Champions League third qualifying round line-up complete
The final nine teams booked their places in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round on Wednesday.The likes of Ajax, Celtic and Dinamo Zagreb won their second qualifying round ties this week to move a step closer to the group stage. Next up is the third qualifying round, where the competition continues to be split into two paths. Champions path Arnór Ingv... UEFA.com - News
Red Sox Vs. Nationals Lineup: Andrew Benintendi Sits For July 4th Finale
Who’s ready for some morning baseball? The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals will get the fireworks started early Wednesday, facing off in an 11 a.m. ET matinee contest at Nationals Park in their three-game series finale. Boston is mixing up its lineup for this one, as regulars Xander Bogaerts and Andrew Benintendi will get the day off. Brock Holt gets the start at shortstop, while J.D. Martinez will shift to left field as Jackie Bradley Jr. returns to his post in center field. Newcomer Steve Pearce will play first base and bat cleanup as he looks to maintain the hot bat he brought to the Red Sox. Pearce went 2-for-4 with an RBI
Red Sox Vs. Orioles Lineup: Eduardo Rodriguez Starts, Xander Bogaerts Sits
The Boston Red Sox will look to make it three wins out of four against the Baltimore Orioles in Sunday’s series finale at Fenway Park. The Sox rebounded from Friday’s 7-4 loss with a 6-3 win Saturday night. Boston will turn to left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, who gave up three in five innings in a losing effort last time out against the Oakland Athletics. The Orioles will counter with right-hander David Hess, who will make just his second start of the 2018 season. As for the lineups, Boston will give shortstop Xander Bogaerts and first baseman Hanley Ramirez days off. Brock Holt will fill in at short while Mitch Moreland will get the start ... NESN.com
Red Sox Vs. Royals Lineup: Mookie Betts Returns For Series Finale
Mookie Betts’ time on the shelf was short-lived. The Boston Red Sox right fielder will return to the lineup Wednesday for Boston’s series finale matinee against the Kansas City Royals. Betts left Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays after tweaking his hamstring, causing him to miss a few games. He did, however, enter the game off the bench late in Tuesday’s extra-innings loss. Betts’ bat is an important one for the Red Sox to have at the top of their order, with the 25-year-old hitting .337 this season with eight home runs and a league-leading 29 runs scored. Drew Pomeranz will get the ball for Boston, and will be caught by Sa... NESN.com
Red Sox Vs. Orioles Lineup: Hanley Ramirez Returns, Eduardo Nunez Sits
Hanley Ramirez’s absence from the Boston Red Sox’s lineup was short-lived. The first baseman left Thursday’s game against the New York Yankees after being hit by a Sonny Gray fastball on the wrist. Ramirez sat out Friday’s victory over the Baltimore Orioles, but is back Saturday for the second leg of the three-game series at Fenway Park. The Red Sox will look to continue their winning ways, as their 11-2 record is the best in the American League. The Orioles, meanwhile, will hope to right the ship after falling to 5-9 on the season. Boston infielder Eduardo Nunez will get the day off after clubbing a three-run homer in Friday’s win.... NESN.com
Under-17 EURO finals line-up: draw 5 April
The UEFA European Under-17 Championship finals line-up has been decided after the completion of the elite round. The draw will be at 18:30CET on 5 April at St George's Park, Burton-upon-Trent. The finals in England will be from 4 to 20 May. Qualified teamsGroup 1: Serbia, Spain (holders)Group 2: Sweden, BelgiumGroup 3: Republic of IrelandGroup 4: Switzerland, PortugalGroup 5: Netherlands, ItalyGroup 6: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark