Rangers Begin Series Against Struggling Red Sox Amid Rain Forecast

BOSTON, Mass. — The Boston Red Sox will face the Texas Rangers at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday to kick off a three-game series at Fenway Park. The series opener comes after a day off for the Sox, who are seeking to break a two-game losing streak against the Rangers.

Tuesday’s weather forecast predicts rain, which could impact gameday conditions. A total of two inches of rainfall is expected today and overnight, causing speculation about the possibility of game postponements.

Both teams have struggled lately, with the Red Sox losing four of their last five games. Key issues have surfaced in the bullpen, where the Sox are tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the most losses (eight) in close games this season. In contrast, the Rangers have dropped nine of their last 12 outings, despite a recent 8-1 win over the Seattle Mariners.

The Rangers’ offense has been notably quiet, as they rank last in the American League with only 113 runs scored this season. In an effort to rectify this, the team recently fired offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker and hired Brett Boone as hitting coach.

On the mound for the Red Sox will be Lucas Giolito, making his second start. The Rangers will counter with Nate Eovaldi, who previously pitched for the Sox from 2018 to 2022.

The scheduled lineups for the game are as follows:

RANGERS (17-18): Smith 1B, Langford LF, Seager SS, Pederson DH, Semien 2B, Garcia RF, Carter CF, Heim C, Jung 3B. Pitching: RHP Nate Eovaldi (2-2, 2.11 ERA)

RED SOX (18-18): Duran LF, Devers DH, Bregman 3B, Campbell 2B, Abreu RF, Story SS, Toro 1B, Narváez C, Rafaela CF. Pitching: RHP Lucas Giolito (0-0, 4.50 ERA)

The game will be broadcast on NESN and WEEI-FM 93.7. Interesting statistics reveal that the Red Sox are 4-9 in one-run games this season. Also, the Red Sox starting pitchers have managed to go at least five innings in their last 16 games, yielding positive results.

In their last matchups, Giolito holds a 4-1 record with a 3.15 ERA against the Rangers, while Eovaldi is 3-1 with a 5.03 ERA in 11 career games against his former team.

This pivotal matchup presents both teams with an opportunity to shift their seasons back on track.