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The Boston Red Sox are the hottest team in the majors. The Red Sox have won 14 straight games, and there is no end to the streak in sight. The team will also be getting reinforcements back soon, as Ranger Suarez is expected to return to the mound soon.
Now, an update on Suarez, who was scheduled to start on Tuesday, has been given, according to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe.
“Ranger Suarez will NOT start against the Orioles tonight. The Red Sox announced Eduardo Rivera will do so,” Healey posted on X, formerly Twitter.
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Suarez has not started since July 5, when he injured his groin. He pitched just two and two thirds of a inning i nthe game, giving up six hits and three runs. Still, he has been solid for the Red Sox this year. He is 4-3 with a 3.15 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP on the season.
Eduardo Rivera will be making his third start in place of Suarez. In his first start, he went three and two-thirds innings, giving up just one hit and two walks. He would not give up a run as the Red Sox won the game over the New York Mets, 4-0. His second start was against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 17. He went two and a third innings, giving up three hits, two walks, and a home run. Rivera also gave up three runs, but the Red Sox still took a 5-3 victory.
The Red Sox are now 51-48 on the year, which still places them six games out of the lead in the AL East. Still, they hold the third wild card spot in the American League, and have a one-and-a-half-game lead over the Texas Rangers for that final spot. The Red Sox will continue their series against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
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