That’s more like it.
The Boston Red Sox topped the Minnesota Twins 6-3 in Game 1 of the day-night doubleheader Wednesday afternoon at Fenway Park, as Eduardo Rodriguez looked dominant in his second big-league start. The Sox will go for the sweep in Game 2, with just a slightly different lineup taking the field.
After sitting out the first game, Pablo Sandoval slides back into his spot at third base with Brock Holt staying in the lineup and shifting to right field. Hanley Ramirez, who collected two hits and an RBI in the win, and Rusney Castillo will take Sandoval’s spot on the bench, as they both are out for the nightcap. Carlos Peguero will take over in left field, while Mookie Betts will get the start again in center, but will slide down to the No. 7 spot. Betts went 0-for-4 in Game 1.
Blake Swihart will be behind the plate for Rick Porcello, who has struggled mightily in his last two starts, giving up 13 runs on 14 hits and five walks in 11 2/3 innings.
Check out the lineups for Game 2 of the doubleheader below.
RED SOX (24-29)
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
Brock Holt, RF
David Ortiz, DH
Mike Napoli, 1B
Pablo Sandoval, 3B
Xander Bogaerts, SS
Mookie Betts, CF
Blake Swihart, C
Carlo Peguero, LF
RHP Rick Porcello (4-4, 5.37 ERA)
TWINS (30-21)
Brian Dozier, 2B
Torii Hunter, DH
Joe Mauer, 1B
Trevor Plouffe, 3B
Eddie Rosario, RF
Eduardo Escobar, LF
Chris Herrmann, C
Aaron Hicks, CF
Danny Santana, SS
RHP Trevor May (3-3, 5.07 ERA)
Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images
