Red Sox lineup has new shortstop Friday, plus Marcelo Mayer (at 2B) vs. lefty for second time all year
The Boston Red Sox have made changes to their lineup for the game against the Minnesota Twins. Marcelo Mayer will start at second base, marking just his second appearance of the season against a left-handed pitcher. Nick Sogard will take over at shortstop as the team aims to continue their recent success after a series sweep against the Royals.
- ▪Marcelo Mayer is starting at second base for the Red Sox against left-handed pitcher Connor Prielipp.
- ▪Nick Sogard will play shortstop, replacing Andruw Monasterio and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
- ▪The Red Sox have won four of their last five games and are looking to build on their recent momentum.
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