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Red Sox keep lineup intact for Giants rematch at Fenway Park

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:45 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Red Sox keep lineup intact for Giants rematch at Fenway Park

Summary

The Boston Red Sox revealed their starting lineup for Saturday’s matchup against the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park. Manager Alex Cora maintained key performers from Friday's 6-4 victory over the Giants, keeping Wilyer Abreu at third and Willson Contreras in the cleanup spot. Abreu drove in a run with a triple and Contreras hit a three-run homer during the series opener. Patrick Sandoval is set to start on the mound for Boston, which enters the game with a 69-59 record. The Giants, who lost to the Red Sox, are looking to recover after losing four of their last five games.

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By the Numbers

•Red Sox lineup features Abreu and Contreras after strong performances Friday.
•The team looks to build on recent momentum with three wins in four games.
•Patrick Sandoval starts for Boston with a 4.76 ERA this season.
•San Francisco is 65-64 and struggling with four losses in their last five games.
•First pitch scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET on Saturday.

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What they're saying

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Alex Cora kept Friday night’s biggest performers in prominent lineup spots as the Red Sox look to secure a series victory over Rafael Devers and the Giants.
— Yahoo Sports

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