In a scheduled matchup, the Boston Red Sox were set to face the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field with Tanner Houck on the mound. However, rain forced a postponement, pushing the game to a doubleheader on Saturday. Hitters for the Guardians have a poor record against Houck, while Red Sox hitters have similarly struggled against Ben Lively, the opposing pitcher. Rafael Devers continues to struggle at the plate despite leading the American League in walks. Trevor Story is also in a slump, going hitless in his last three games, while Wilyer Abreu's performance this season has been disappointing.