Masataka Yoshida will lead off for Boston for the first time in his MLB career, a bold move aimed at jump-starting an offense hampered by Anthony’s oblique injury. Jarren Duran slides to the three-hole behind Story and Lowe, while Yoshida’s on-base touch is expected to set the table for the run producers ahead. The rest of the order stays fluid as Cora experiments with speed and contact to spark scoring opportunities.

Lucas Giolito vs. Brandon Pfaadt shapes a strategic matchup in Phoenix as the Red Sox chase a win to keep pace in a tight AL playoff picture. Boston sits 4.5 games back in the East and holds a wild-card edge, while Arizona looks to sap momentum. The lineup shuffle signals a late-season push, with run production prioritized over tradition.