Red Sox unveil pitching plans for suspended game, regularly-scheduled contest
After Tuesday's game with the Cincinnati Reds was halted after three innings because of rain and later suspended, the two clubs will resume play at 2:30 p.m.
Richard Fitts started the original game Tuesday night, but naturally, isn't available for the resumption of the game some 18 or so hours later.
Instead, the Red Sox will have Brayan Bello start the suspended game, with the Sox holding a 2-1 lead. Bello was originally on tap to pitch Wednesday night, but the Sox moved him for the suspended afternoon matchup.
'It just makes sense to pitch Brayan,' said manager Alex Cora. 'Up one, fully-rested, just go.'
Over his last five starts, Bello has given the Sox at least six innings each time and only once has he allowed more than three earned runs.
Meanwhile, the Sox seem to be leaning toward a bullpen game for the nightcap.
'We'll see where we're at at the end of the day,' Cora said. 'There's a good chance it's going to be (Cooper Criswell) for the 27th man. He pitched three days ago. We've got some guys who are rested. It's just a matter of let's see where we are at at the of the game.'
Chances are, Criswell will serve as the bulk guy, providing the majority of innings.
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