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Contreras Out as Red Sox Face Dodgers
2 Aug
Summary
- Willson Contreras out due to concussion protocol after being hit.
- Red Sox face ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto without key player.
- Payton Tolle starts for Boston after strong July performance.
The Boston Red Sox will be without first baseman Willson Contreras for their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Contreras is currently undergoing concussion protocol after being struck in the helmet by a 95 mph fastball during a previous game. Interim manager Chad Tracy stated that Contreras is feeling better and precautionary measures are being taken, with a possibility of him pinch-hitting later.
Boston faces Dodgers All-Star right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has an 11-6 record with a 2.72 ERA. This will be the first time the Red Sox have faced Yamamoto. Rookie lefty Payton Tolle is set to pitch for Boston, entering the game after the team's strong 21-4 record in July that propelled them back into postseason contention. The Red Sox are aiming for their eighth consecutive series win with either a Saturday or Sunday victory.
