Here’s a quick look at the upcoming game.
BOSTON RED SOX (6-10): Anthony (LF), Durbin (3B), Yoshida (DH), Contreras (1B), Abreu (RF), Story (SS), Duran (CF), Narváez (C), Kiner-Falefa (2B)
Pitching for Boston: Right-hander Sonny Gray (2-0, 2.76 ERA)
MINNESOTA TWINS (10-7): Buxton (CF), Larnach (LF), Keaschall (2B), Bell (DH), Wallner (RF), Caratini (C), Clemens (1B), Lee (SS), Gray (3B)
Pitching for Minnesota: Right-hander Mick Abel (0-2, 6.08 ERA)
Game Start: 7:40 p.m. EDT
Broadcast Info: NESN+ (TV), WEEI-FM 93.7 (Radio)
Red Sox batters against Abel: Isiah Kiner-Falefa has a 1-for-2 record.
Twins batters against Gray: Josh Bell (6-24), Byron Buxton (0-4), Victor Caratini (0-6), Kody Clemens (0-2), Tristan Gray (0-2), Ryan Jeffers (0-2), Trevor Larnach (3-5), Austin Martin (2-2), James Outman (1-2), Matt Wallner (2-5)
Daily Statistic Highlight: The Twins boast the second-best run differential in the American League, currently at plus-15.
Game Insights: In his career, Gray holds a 3-5 record with a 5.19 ERA in 10 starts against the Twins. … This marks Mick Abel’s inaugural appearance against the Red Sox. He’s coming off his strongest outing of the season, a six-inning shutout performance against the Tigers, though he didn’t get the win in their 3-1 victory. … The Twins are on a hot streak, having won seven of their last eight contests. Manager Derek Shelton commented, “This group genuinely enjoys each other’s company. It’s a very close-knit squad … and I believe they all grasp their individual roles and are excelling in them.” … Roman Anthony has only made two starts in the field across his last 11 games. … Willson Contreras is just the fourth Red Sox player this century, and the first in 14 years, to reach base at least 30 times within the season’s initial 15 games.
This report includes content sourced from Field Level Media.
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