Red Sox Aim to Avoid Second Series Loss Against Twins in Rainy Matchup

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox will look to avoid a second consecutive series loss in a Sunday rubber match against the Minnesota Twins. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. at Fenway Park.

On the mound for the Red Sox is Garrett Crochet, who is making his eighth start of the season. The left-hander recently turned in a strong performance, allowing two runs on five hits over seven innings in a win over the Toronto Blue Jays. His season record stands at 3-2 with a 2.05 ERA.

The Minnesota Twins will counter with right-hander Chris Paddack, who is still seeking his first win of the season, holding a record of 0-3 with a 5.60 ERA.

The starting lineups for today’s matchup feature notable names from both teams. For the Twins (14-20), the batting order includes Byron Buxton in center field and Carlos Correa at shortstop. The Red Sox (18-17) will see Jarren Duran lead off in left field and Rafael Devers at designated hitter.

Against Crochet, members of the Twins lineup have struggled historically, with players such as Buxton and Correa failing to record hits in previous meetings. Notable performances include Ryan Jeffers, who is 2-for-7 against Crochet.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora noted Crochet’s last start, saying, “He had two bad innings against Seattle, man. Sometimes we make a big deal out of an outing that was OK for the rest of them.” He praised Crochet for giving the team a chance to win.

After Saturday’s loss, the Red Sox received the unfortunate news that first baseman Triston Casas ruptured his patellar tendon, requiring season-ending surgery. Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said, “I think we need to put all options on the table.”

The matchup promises to be crucial for both teams. While the Red Sox strive to gain traction in the AL East, the Twins look to improve their standing with a strong performance on the road. Baseball fans can catch the game live on NESN and WEEI-FM 93.7.