Red Sox vs. Brewers: Boston Seeks First Series Win in Game 12 Lineup
The Brewers recalled left-hander Shane Drohan from Triple-A Nashville on Monday. He replaces reliever Jared Koenig, who went on the 15-day injured list.
Drohan was part of a February transaction that involved Kyle Harrison and David Hamilton. The deal also included infielders Caleb Durbin, Andruw Monasterio, and Anthony Seigler.
Recent form and context
Boston snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-2 win on Tuesday. The club collected only three hits in that victory but evened the series.
In the Red Sox vs. Brewers matchup, Boston seeks its first series win. The clubs meet with a Game 12 lineup that shows several changes for each side.
Starting pitchers
RHP Sonny Gray takes the mound for the Red Sox. He is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA this season.
Gray won 27 games over the previous two seasons while with St. Louis. He is 5-6 with a 4.55 ERA in 20 career starts versus Milwaukee.
Lefty Shane Drohan starts for Milwaukee. He has not faced any Boston hitters in the majors.
Drohan background
- One Triple-A start this season: 3 1/3 innings, two runs, three hits.
- Last year at Worcester: 5-1 with a 2.27 ERA in 12 games, 11 starts.
- Spring training with Milwaukee: 1-2, 4.26 ERA, 12 2/3 innings, 15 strikeouts, four walks.
Projected lineups
Broadcasts begin at 1:35 p.m. NESN and WEEI-FM 93.7 carry the game.
Brewers (8-3)
- Sal Frelick, RF
- Garrett Mitchell, CF
- Christian Yelich, DH
- Jake Bauers, 1B
- Gary Sánchez, C
- Luis Rengifo, 3B
- Blake Perkins (Lockridge), LF
- David Hamilton, 2B
- Joey Ortiz, SS
- Starting pitcher: LHP Shane Drohan
Red Sox (3-8)
- Rob Refsnyder (Anthony), LF
- Andruw Monasterio, SS
- William Contreras (Contreras), 1B
- Hanley Ramirez (Abreu), RF
- Treasury Story, DH
- Caleb Durbin, 3B
- Rafael Narváez, C
- Rafael Devers (Rafaela), CF
- Isan Kiner-Falefa, 2B
- Starting pitcher: RHP Sonny Gray (1-0, 4.50 ERA)
Matchup notes and statistics
Gray has found success against several Brewers hitters. Notable lifetime lines versus him include Christian Yelich at 8-for-31 and Brice Turang at 6-for-18.
| Brewers vs. Gray | Hits | At-bats |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Bauers | 6 | 16 |
| William Contreras | 5 | 15 |
| Sal Frelick | 3 | 17 |
| Garrett Mitchell | 1 | 3 |
| Joey Ortiz | 4 | 16 |
| Blake Perkins | 1 | 5 |
| Luis Rengifo | 0 | 3 |
| Gary Sánchez | 1 | 3 |
| Brice Turang | 6 | 18 |
| Christian Yelich | 8 | 31 |
Batsmen on both sides will test each pitcher’s early command. Boston’s lineup will try to string hits together with limited chances.
Injury and roster updates
Milwaukee remains without Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn. Both players are sidelined with injuries.
Brice Turang missed action Tuesday due to a foot or ankle issue. He is hitting .270 with seven RBIs this season.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy indicated Turang is unlikely to land on the injured list. The club expects him to keep contributing while limited.
What to watch
Can the Red Sox win consecutive games after Tuesday’s victory? The answer may come down to early offense and bullpen depth.
Drohan’s outings will be monitored closely. His command and strikeout ability could determine Milwaukee’s middle innings.
Reporting for Filmogaz.com.
