Schlittler gets Game 1 start for Red Sox series, Fried and Cole follow

Schlittler will take the mound for Game 1 against the Red Sox today, a key matchup as the postseason approaches. The pitching rotation will see Fried and Cole following Schlittler in the series. This decision reflects the team's strategy to leverage starting pitching depth in the playoff series. The outcome of this matchup could influence the team's prospects moving forward in the playoffs.

• 7:49 PMESPN — Schlittler gets Game 1 nod against Red Sox, with Fried and Cole to follow