A left-handed pitcher matchup leads to a largely consistent Red Sox lineup. Dominic Smith is used as the DH, batting eighth ahead of Sandy León, who catches for Chris Sale. Ha-Seong Kim sits for a day off, while Payton Tolle gets another opportunity after a strong showing against the Braves. Mateo starts at shortstop. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is replaced at third base and in the nine-hole by Caleb Durbin, with Kiner-Falefa moving to shortstop and hitting seventh. Carlos Narváez becomes the battery mate for Tolle after sitting out the first two games, and Andruw Monasterio DHs. The batting order includes Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, and Willson Contreras in the top four positions seen previously.
"Weiss is, however, hitting the Dominic Smith button here instead of trotting out Eli White or Jorge Mateo in the DH slot. Smith will hit eighth ahead of Sandy León, who will catch for Chris Sale. Mateo does get the start at shortstop while Ha-Seong Kim hits the bench for a much-needed day off amid his struggles."
"The Red Sox will replace Isiah Kiner-Falefa at third base and in the nine-hole with Caleb Durbin in those two roles. IKF will move to shortstop and hit seventh. Between the two, Carlos Narváez will be the battery mate for Tolle for the series finale after sitting out the first two games in favor of Mickey Gasper."
"Andruw Monasterio will DH and hit after the 1-4 we've seen this series: Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, and Willson Contreras. If you're here at the bottom and reading this, thank you. You've shown up today on this hectic, Memorial Day-shortened week. I'm proud of you! Let's hope the Braves offense (and defense, and pitching, to be thorough in our manifestations) will do the same."
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