Boston Red Sox lineup: Romy Gonzalez at third, star rookie sitting

TAMPA — Romy Gonzalez will play third base and bat fifth for the Red Sox on Wednesday with Alex Bregman on paternity leave.

The Red Sox and Rays will play the rubber game of their three-game series here at George M. Steinbrenner Field at 7:05 p.m.

Bregman flew home to Boston for the birth of his child today. Boston recalled infielder Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester to take his spot on the active roster. Bregman said he expects to miss just one game and will rejoin the team in Boston on Friday.

Kristian Campbell will have the day off after his 17-game on-base streak ended Tuesday. David Hamilton is at second base.

Boston will start lefty Sean Newcomb (0-2, 4.97 ERA). Righty Zack Littell (1-1, 6.88 ERA), who pitched in two games for Boston in 2023, will start for the Rays. This could be Newcomb’s final start with Brayan Bello nearing a return from the IL.

Boston won 7-4 here Tuesday after losing 16-1 on Monday.

BOSTON RED SOX (9-10) AT TAMPA BAY RAYS (8-9) · GEORGE M. STEINBRENNER FIELD · TAMPA, FL · GAME 19

FIRST PITCH: 7:05 p.m. ET

TV CHANNEL: NESN

RADIO: WEEI 93.7 FM

PITCHING PROBABLES: LHP Sean Newcomb (0-2, 4.97 ERA) vs. RHP Zack Littell (1-1, 6.88 ERA)

RED SOX LINEUP:

1. Jarren Duran LF
2. Rafael Devers DH
3. Trevor Story SS
4. Wilyer Abreu RF
5. Romy Gonzalez 3B
6. Triston Casas 1B
7. Carlos Narváez C
8. David Hamilton 2B
9. Ceddanne Rafaela CF