Red Sox Lineup For Wednesday Gives Jahmai Jones Another Chance Near Top Of Order

The Boston Red Sox have secured a postseason berth but need their offense to look ready for October. After a three-game losing streak, the team enters Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians with a focus on improving their offense. Chad Tracy will send out a lineup against Cleveland left-hander Foster Griffin, with Jahmai Jones batting third in the order for the first time.

Roman Anthony leads off the lineup, followed by Nick Sogard and Jahmai Jones, who is batting in the third spot. Wilyer Abreu follows Jones, batting as the designated hitter (DH). Adley Rutschman comes to the plate fifth, while Caleb Durbin plays in center field. Trevor Story occupies the third base position, and Andruw Monasterio starts in second base. Sonny Gray will take the mound for Boston against Griffin.

Jones' batting position is particularly noteworthy, as it puts a right-handed hitter between Sogard and Abreu when facing a left-handed starter. This move also gives Jones another opportunity to prove himself for a significant postseason role. The team has dropped five of its last seven games and could use a strong performance from Gray, who enters Wednesday with a 17-5 record and a 2.82 ERA. Boston's offense needs to step up to match its postseason-bound status.