Recently recalled Red Sox infielder returns to lineup for Game 3 vs. Tigers

Mike Masala

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After the Boston Red Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Friday night, the two teams will meet for the third game of the series on Saturday.

For the matchup, Boston will send Cooper Criswell to the mound while Detroit will counter with Reese Olson.

Here's what Alex Cora's lineup will look like for Game 3:

  1. Jarren Duran LF
  2. Wilyer Abreu RF
  3. Dominic Smith 1B
  4. Rafael Devers 3B
  5. Enmanuel Valdez DH
  6. Vaughn Grissom 2B
  7. Reese McGuire C
  8. Ceddanne Rafaela CF
  9. David Hamilton SS

Criswell had been having a great season before his outing against the Baltimore Orioles earlier in the week where he gave up seven earned runs over four innings. Now, Cooper's ERA is up to 4.19 and his WHIP has climbed to 1.22 on the year. No member of Detroit's lineup has ever faced him.

Olson has been great for the Tigers, posting a 1.92 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP in his 10 starts this year. No active players in the Red Sox's lineup have ever faced him.

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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