After falling for the second straight night, the Boston Red Sox look to the salvage the finale of a three-game set with the Cleveland Indians tonight at Progressive Field.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The game will be broadcast on NESN in the Red Sox television market. If you live in the Indians television market, you can catch the game on SportsTime Ohio. And if you can’t catch the game on television, you can always listen on the 2014 Red Sox Radio Network.
Brandon Workman makes his third start (sixth appearance) of the 2014 season. In his previous five appearances (two starts), Workman has no record with a 3.24 ERA. Tonight marks his first career appearance and start against the Indians and also at the home of Flo.
Corey Kluber makes his 13th start of 2014. In his previous 12 starts, Kluber is 6-3 with a 3.04 ERA. He made two appearances (one start) against the Red Sox in 2013 and had no record with a 2.35 ERA (2 ER/7.2 IP). He’s made three career appearances (two starts) against the visiting nine and is 0-1 with a 6.55 ERA (8 ER/11 IP).
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| 1. Brock Holt | 1B | 1. Michael Bourn | CF |
| 2. Xander Bogaerts | 3B | 2. Asdrubal Cabrera | SS |
| 3. Dustin Pedroia | 2B | 3. Michael Brantley | LF |
| 4. David Ortiz | DH | 4. Jason Kipnis | 2B |
| 5. A.J. Pierzynski | C | 5. Lonnie Chisenhall | 1B |
| 6. Grady Sizemore | RF | 6. David Murphy | RF |
| 7. Stephen Drew | SS | 7. Yan Gomes | C |
| 8. Daniel Nava | LF | 8. Jason Giambi | DH |
| 9. Jackie Bradley, Jr | CF | 9. Mike Aviles | 3B |
| Brandon Workman | SP | Corey Kluber | SP |
NOTES:
Here is how the hitters have fared against the starting pitchers during the regular season over their careers.
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