Red Sox Tweak Lineup For Opening Series Rubber Match Vs. Reds
The Boston Red Sox are sitting two regulars for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
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Alex Cora adjusted the bottom of his Boston Red Sox lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds. Connelly Early will take the mound against Rhett Lowder, who is making his first big league start since 2024. Cora made two changes against the right-hander.
Boston's batting order from one to six remains the same as from Saturday's 6-5 loss at Cincinnati. However, Roman Anthony will start at designated hitter with Jarren Duran playing center. Masataka Yoshida draws his first start of the season at left field as the No.
7 hitter. Ceddanne Rafaela takes a seat after collecting three games in two hits. Marcelo Mayer stays in the lineup at second base after sitting against southpaw Andrew Abbott on Opening Day.