Diamondbacks vs Red Sox live updates. Latest on Nolan Arenado's injury
The Diamondbacks continued their three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 18 at Fenway Park.
BOSTON — Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado missed his second consecutive game due to a left intercostal injury, though manager Torey Lovullo is optimistic about his return, hoping the injury-prone player will play as the designated hitter in Wednesday's series finale. The Diamondbacks are banking on a strong possibility of Arenado starting on Wednesday.
Arenado left the game on Sunday, Aug. 16, in Atlanta following the MRI on Monday, Aug. 17. The Diamondbacks will take on the Red Sox at Fenway Park at 4:10 p.m. Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher (8-10, 5.11), will face Red Sox left-handed pitcher Ranger Suarez (4-3, 3.25). Kelly's recent start against the Rockies saw him give up six runs in five innings, and he's struggled with his fastball velocity in August.
Suarez, meanwhile, has been strong this season, allowing just one run in five innings in a recent no-decision. The Red Sox have won 12 of his 21 starts, with opposing batters hitting only .209 with a 41.2% whiff rate on his curveball. The Diamondbacks have their next two games off, returning to action on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Boston.
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