BOSTON — The Red Sox’s lineup for the second game of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park will feature a couple of minor tweaks.
Grady Sizemore will replace Jonny Gomes in left field with right-hander Chris Archer starting for the Rays. A.J. Pierzynski, who pinch-hit for David Ross in Thursday’s first game, will start behind the plate for the Red Sox with Felix Doubront on the mound.
Thursday’s complete Game 2 lineups are below.
Boston Red Sox (13-15)
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
Shane Victorino, RF
David Ortiz, DH
Mike Napoli, 1B
Grady Sizemore, LF
Xander Bogaerts, SS
A.J. Pierzynski, C
Will Middlebrooks, 3B
Jackie Bradley Jr., CF
Felix Doubront, LHP (1-3, 6.00 ERA)
Tampa Bay Rays (12-16)
Logan Forsythe, 2B
Desmond Jennings, CF
Evan Longoria, 3B
Wil Myers, RF
Sean Rodriguez, LF
James Loney, 1B
Brandon Guyer, DH
Yunel Escobar, SS
Ryan Hanigan, C
Chris Archer, RHP (2-1, 4.11 ERA)
