Red Sox Face White Sox on Marathon Monday at Fenway Park

BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox are set to host the Chicago White Sox on Marathon Monday at Fenway Park, with first pitch scheduled for 11:10 a.m. Eastern Time. This matchup marks the fourth game in their seven-game season series, with both teams currently tied at three wins each.

Rob Refsnyder will step in as the left fielder, batting eighth against White Sox righty starter Jonathan Cannon, who has an 0-2 record and a 4.42 ERA. Refsnyder has made the most of his limited playing time this season, boasting a .350 batting average over 20 plate appearances, including two doubles.

In a shift from his usual position, Jarren Duran will start in center field, as the regular left fielder takes the day off. Duran’s versatility could prove valuable for the Red Sox, who aim to maintain their slim advantage in the series after narrowly defeating the White Sox in 2022 with a 4-3 season series win.

Boston comes into the game with a record of 12-11, while the White Sox sit at 5-16. The White Sox had a rough 2022 season, finishing with an overall record of 41-121. Their current run differential against the Red Sox is positive at plus-five with 29 runs scored and 24 runs against, contrasting starkly with their negative 31 differential against other teams this season.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora expressed confidence in his team’s lineup, stating, “Every game matters, and we’ve got to keep building momentum.”

In the pitching matchup, Boston’s Walker Buehler will face Cannon, hoping to build on his 2-1 record and 5.23 ERA. Buehler has been an important contributor to the team, and his performance today is critical as the Red Sox work to improve their standing within the division.

Live coverage of the game is available on NESN and WEEI 93.7 FM, making it accessible for fans to catch all the action from Fenway Park.