J.D. Martinez not in Boston Red Sox lineup for fourth straight game; Xander Bogaerts will serve as DH

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — J.D. Martinez isn’t within the Crimson Sox lineup for a fourth straight recreation. He continues to cope with left adductor tightness.

“He’s going to do some extra baseball exercise this morning to see the place he’s at,” stated Crimson Sox bench coach Will Venable who’s managing instead of Alex Cora (COVID).

The Crimson Sox and Rays play at 1:10 p.m.

Jackie Bradley Jr. isn’t taking part in. Rob Refsnyder will begin in proper area. Xander Bogaerts is DH’ing and Christian Arroyo will play shortstop.

The Crimson Sox look to bounce again Sunday after they misplaced in beautiful vogue Saturday. They have been no-hit for 9 innings by six Rays pitchers however the recreation remained tied 0-0 getting into additional innings. Boston took a 2-0 lead within the tenth, then gave up three runs within the backside half to lose 3-2. Kevin Kiermaier hit a walkoff homer after Trevor Story’s throwing error extended the sport.

Crimson Sox left-handed starter Wealthy Hill will face his former staff. He made 19 begins for Tampa final yr earlier than being traded to the Mets.

Crimson Sox lineup:

1. Trevor Story 2B

2. Kiké Hernández CF

3. Rafael Devers 3B

4. Xander Bogaerts DH

5. Alex Verdugo LF

6. Bobby Dalbec 1B

7. Christian Arroyo SS

8. Christian Vázquez C

9. Rob Refsnyder RF

Beginning pitchers: LHP Wealthy Hill (0-1, 7.00 ERA) vs. LHP Shane McClanahan (0-1, 2.40 ERA)

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