US EditionRed Sox Use 7 Pitchers in Their AL Wild Card Game 2 Loss to the Yankees
Manager Alex Cora replaced Connor Wong with Carlos Narváez as catcher to counter left-hander Carlos Rodón in the Wild Card Game, reflecting strategic lineup adjustments.
- On Wednesday at 6:08 p.m. ET, the Boston Red Sox face the New York Yankees in Wild Card Game 2 at Yankee Stadium, with RHP Brayan Bello starting for Boston and LHP Carlos Rodón for New York.
- Facing left-handed starter Carlos Rodón for the second straight night, Red Sox manager Alex Cora made an offense-based catcher change, starting Carlos Narváez instead of Connor Wong in Game 2.
- Bello's recent numbers show he struggled against left-handed hitters in September with a.766 OPS, increased cut-fastball usage from 15% to 28%, and posted season metrics of a 3.35 ERA, ERA+ 123, WHIP 1.236, and 166.2 innings.
- The immediate implication is that Wednesday's result could end Boston Red Sox's postseason or extend it, while coaching staff say a strong outing with Carlos Narváez could boost morale.
- With six of nine Yankees starters left-handed, Brayan Bello's strong history versus New York includes seven shutout innings on Aug. 22 and a 1.89 ERA this year.
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