BOSTON — The Red Sox have been trotting out a rookie-heavy lineup during their recent run of victories, having won four games in a row and six of seven to get back to .500. Facing a tough pitching matchup Sunday, though, they’ll start the game with three of their prized rookies on the bench.

The Boston Red Sox are thinking sweep on Sunday afternoon, as they get set for the last of a three-game division series with the New York Yankees at Fenway Park.

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Alex Bregman popped out of the dugout at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, long before the Red Sox played the Yankees. He was accompanied by strength and conditioning coach Kiyoshi Momose and they went right to work on the outfield grass behind second base.

Romy González delivered an RBI double, scoring Kristian Campbell as the Boston Red Sox took a 3-0 lead over the New York Yankees

Jarren Duran has spent the majority of his Red Sox career batting in the leadoff spot, but for Saturday’s game against the Yankees, he’s hitting fifth for the first time since 2023.