BOSTON, MA - APRIL 12: Steven Wright #35 of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the first inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on April 12, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
The Miami Marlins will visit the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, and here is what you need to know.
This will be the finale of a two-game series. The Red Sox (91-42, .684) won 8-7 on Tuesday. Boston continues to hold the best record in the majors, and is a comfortable 6.5 games ahead of the second-place New York Yankees (84-48).
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The Marlins (53-80, .398) are last in the NL East.
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David Price (14-6, 3.50 ERA) is expected to start for Boston against rookie right-hander Trevor Richards (3-7, 4.23 ERA). Price boasts 149 strikeouts this season, while Richards has struck out 97 batters.
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Wednesday’s game at Fenway Park will start at 6:35 p.m. EST and will air on NESN and Fox Sports Florida.
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