Red Sox lineup features Gamboa as opener against Diamondbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:37 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Boston Red Sox host the Arizona Diamondbacks at Fenway Park on August 17, 2026. Alec Gamboa makes his first career start for the Red Sox, seeking to end a three-game losing streak. Brayan Bello will follow Gamboa on the mound. The Diamondbacks counter with rookie Mitch Bratt, who has had three strong starts recently. The game is currently underway as both teams aim to improve their standings.
- •Boston has lost three consecutive series.
- •Alec Gamboa is making his debut as an opener.
- •Brayan Bello will pitch after Gamboa.
- •Mitch Bratt starts for the Diamondbacks.
- •Game is currently in progress at Fenway Park.
- 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks lineup: Behold the Gamboa gambit
"The Red Sox, currently in a funk after winning All the Games in July, turn to opener Alec Gamboa in tonight’s game against the Diamondbacks at Fenway. After not losing a series in forever, they’ve dropped consecutive three consecutive slates. A win tonight would help avoid a fourth. Gamboa, making his first career start, will […]
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