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Red Sox vs. Rays lineups: Brock Holt returns

Brock Holt is back! But can he save the Red Sox?

By Ben Buchanan
Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

After three games--and three losses--Brock Holt is back in Boston's lineup Wednesday night as they try to get back in the win column.

Lineup

BOSTON RED SOX TAMPA BAY RAYS
Mookie Betts, RF Logan Forsythe, 2B
Dustin Pedroia, 2B Logan Morrison, 1B
Xander Bogaerts, SS Evan Longoria, 3B
David Ortiz, DH Corey Dickerson, DH
Hanley Ramirez, 1B Desmond Jenning, LF
Travis Shaw, 3B Brad Miller, SS
Brock Holt, LF Steven Souza Jr., RF
Christian Vazquez, C Kevin Kiermaier, CF
Jackie Bradley Jr., CF Hank Conger, C
Starting Pitcher -- Rick Porcello Starting Pitcher -- Chris Archer

Welcome back, Brock! Now please save us...

The Red Sox started the season as one of the most impressive lineups in baseball, but they just haven't been able to get out of the gates in these last few games, with the slump reaching what pretty much has to be rock bottom Tuesday when they were one-hit over 10 innings by Drew Smyly and the Rays.

Yes, I realize I just invited a no-hitter by saying that. No it's not going to happen. Probably.

Who's pitching tonight again? Chris Archer? Hm...

You know what, you've all seen this lineup before. Don't need any commentary from me. I've got things to do. Like finding salt to throw over my shoulder, wood to knock on, and perhaps a goat to sacrifice to keep this from happening. I will not be responsible for a Chris Archer no-hitter, so help me...

First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. ET with broadcasts on NESN and WEEI.

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