Red Sox Face Blue Jays as Home Streak Continues at Fenway

BOSTON, MA — The Boston Red Sox will host the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night as the first American League East opponent to visit Fenway Park this season, weather permitting. The Red Sox, having won five consecutive games, are off to a promising 3-0 start at home after sweeping a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals.

In a lineup change, Boston will begin this series without Kristian Campbell, who has been a regular starter in the first 10 games of the season. David Hamilton will take his place at second base, while the rest of the lineup remains largely unchanged.

The Red Sox’s recent offensive surge saw them score a combined total of 36 runs over their three-game sweep of the Cardinals. However, they are expected to face a greater challenge against the Blue Jays, starting with pitcher José Berríos in the opening game of the series.

Richard Fitts, the Red Sox’s starting pitcher, enters the matchup with a record of 0-1 and a 4.50 ERA following his loss to the Texas Rangers earlier in the season. He is looking to improve his performance against a potent Toronto lineup.

Last season, Boston finished with a favorable 8-5 record against Toronto, indicating a competitive edge the Red Sox hope to maintain. Notably, Richard Stock returns to the Red Sox after a brief stint with the team during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, reinforcing the squad with his experience.

Tonight’s game details are as follows:

Boston Red Sox (6-4) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (5-5)
Fenway Park, Boston, MA
First Pitch: 6:45 p.m. ET
TV Channel: NESN
Radio: WEEI 93.7 FM

Pitching Probables:
RHP Richard Fitts (0-1, 4.50) vs. RHP José Berríos (0-1, 6.75)

Red Sox Lineup:
1) LF Jarren Duran
2) DH Rafael Devers
3) 3B Alex Bregman
4) 1B Triston Casas
5) SS Trevor Story
6) RF Wilyer Abreu
7) C Connor Wong
8) 2B David Hamilton
9) CF Ceddanne Rafaela

Blue Jays Lineup:
1) SS Bo Bichette
2) 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
3) DH Anthony Santander
4) 2B Andrés Giménez
5) RF George Springer
6) C Alejandro Kirk
7) 3B Will Wagner
8) CF Nathan Lukes
9) LF Alan Roden