Red Sox make multiple lineup changes for series finale vs. Phillies

Mike Masala

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After the Boston Red Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6 on Wednesday night at Fenway Park, the two teams will meet for the final game of the series on Thursday.

For the contest, Boston will send Tanner Houck to the mound while Philadelphia will counter with Aaron Nola.

Here's what Alex Cora's lineup will look like:

  1. Jarren Duran LF
  2. David Hamilton SS
  3. Tyler O’Neill RF
  4. Rafael Devers 3B
  5. Masataka Yoshida DH
  6. Enmanuel Valdez 2B
  7. Reese McGuire C
  8. Dom Smith 1B
  9. Ceddanne Rafaela CF

Houck has been incredible for the Red Sox through his first 13 starts this season, posting a 1.91 ERA (second in baseball) and a 0.92 WHIP (third). He's allowed hits to just three Phillies in his career - Bryce Harper (1-for-2 with a walk), Kyle Schwarber (1-for-2 with an RBI) and Bryson Stott (1-for-3).

Nola has been great for Philadelphia as well in his 13 outings, recording a 2.77 ERA (11th) and a 0.97 WHIP (10th). Four Red Sox have hits off of him in his career - Devers (1-for-8 with a solo home run and a walk), McGuire (1-for-3 with an RBI), O'Neill (2-for-5 with a solo home run) and Smith (10-for-40 with a home run and four RBIs).

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Mike Masala previously served as the Managing Editor of USA TODAY's Dolphins Wire as well as a contributing writer at Patriots Wire. A lifelong New England resident, he is the self-proclaimed captain and lone member of the Laurence Maroney Fan Club. Follow on Twitter/X: @Mike_Masala