Can Red Sox's New Leadoff Hitter Spark Skidding Lineup Vs. Yankees?
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Can Ceddanne Rafaela give Boston a boost from the leadoff spot?
Can Red Sox's New Leadoff Hitter Spark Skidding Lineup Vs. Yankees? originally appeared on NESN .
Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Ceddanne Rafaela usually bats at the bottom of the order for the Boston Red Sox . But on Wednesday, he'll hit at the top of it instead .
With Roman Anthony sidelined by back soreness, Rafaela will replace him in the leadoff spot . It's Rafaela's first time batting there this season and only his second time batting higher than sixth. The 25-year-old outfielder is one of the few Red Sox position players who have avoided a slow start this season, batting .
288/. 373/. 379 with four extra base hits, seven RBI and 10 runs through 22 games.