by : Jay Recher
@jayRecher
FARIA FARING WELL : Tonight's starter, RHP Jake Faria, has totaled 35 strikeouts and five walks over the first five starts of his career. According to Stats LLC, the only other pitcher that has began his career with five starts , totaling at least 35 strikeouts and five walks or fewer is Seattle's Felix Hernandez (38 strikeouts, five walks).
LATE LINEUP CHANGE : Due to a minor left ankle injury, Tim Beckham has been replaced in the lineup by Taylor Featherston. Featherston will play second base and bat sixth.
STARTING LINEUPS
Boston
#50 Mookie Betts RF
#15 Dustin Pedroia 2B
#2 Xander Bogaerts SS
#18 Mitch Moreland 1B
#13 Hanley Ramirez DH
#16 Andrew Benintendi LF
#19 Jackie Bradley Jr. CF
#3 Sandy Leon C
#73 Tzu-Wei Lin 3B
Tampa Bay
#20 Steven Souza Jr. RF
#14 Trevor Plouffe DH
#3 Evan Longoria 3B
#7 Logan Morrison 1B
#40 Wilson Ramos C
#21 Taylor Featherston 2B
#11 Adeiny Hechavarria SS
#18 Peter Bourjos CF
#0 Mallex Smith LF