The Boston Red Sox took Saturday's matchup against the Washington Nationals 4-2 at Fenway Park to even the series at one game a piece. Now, on Sunday, both teams have a chance to take the three-game set.
Boston will send Brayan Bello to the mound, and Washington will counter with MacKenzie Gore.
Here's what Alex Cora's lineup looks like for the finale:
- 1. Romy Gonzalez SS
- Rob Refsnyder DH
- Tyler O’Neill RF
- Rafael Devers 3B
- Connor Wong C
- Garrett Cooper 1B
- Vaughn Grissom 2B
- Jarren Duran LF
- Ceddanne Rafaela CF
Bello is returning to the rotation after missing nearly a month with an injury. Prior to that, the young righty had posted a 3.04 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP in his five starts. Two Nationals have hits off of him - Eddie Rosario (1-for-5 with an RBI) and Jesse Winker (1-for-3).
Gore has been solid for Washington this year, posting a 3.44 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP in his seven starts, and he's allowed eight earned in his last four combined. No Red Sox have ever recorded a hit against the 25-year-old.
Boston is only a half-game up on the Tampa Bay Rays with a four-game series against the divisional rival starting on Monday. A win on Sunday could give them some momentum heading into the pivotal set.