Red Sox Make Notable Lineup Changes With Playoff Berth In Reach
It's game two in Tampa between the Red Sox and Rays.
The Boston Red Sox made four notable lineup changes ahead of their playoff clinching series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Interim manager Chad Tracy will utilize a significantly different lineup for Saturday's game. Adley Rutschman, Mickey Gasper, Jarren Duran, and Brayan Bello join the starting lineup after sitting out Friday's 4-2 victory.
The lineup sees Roman Anthony in the leadoff spot, Mickey Gasper as the designated hitter, Adley Rutschman catching behind the plate, and Wilyer Abreu providing protection in the cleanup spot. Trevor Story and Caleb Durbin make up the middle of the order, with Caleb Durbin moving from sixth to seventh and starting at third base.
Jarren Duran replaces Nate Eaton in center field and bats eighth, while Isiah Kiner-Falefa starts at second base. The lineup is set with Brayan Bello making his traditional start after working out of the bullpen during the second half of the season. The Red Sox can clinch a wild-card spot as early as Saturday with a series victory.
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