Young Red Sox infielder to start at 2B for first time since June 1 on Saturday vs. Twins | Sporting News

After the Boston Red Sox fell to the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Friday night at Fenway Park, the two teams will meet again on Saturday.

For the matchup, Boston will send Kutter Crawford to the mound while Minnesota will counter with Pablo Lopez.

Here's Alex Cora's lineup for the middle game: And, here's Rocco Baldelli's: Crawford has been all right for Boston this season, posting a 4.19 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP while striking out 162 batters over 31 starts.

He's allowed three or fewer runs in five of his last six outings.

Six Twins have recorded hits against him in his career - Byron Buxton (1-for-2), Carlos Correa (2-for-7), Ryan Jeffers (2-for-2 with a walk), Royce Lewis (2-for-2), Manuel Margot (1-for-2) and Jose Miranda (1-for-1 with a walk).

Lopez has been good for Minnesota in his 30 starts this year, posting a 3.84 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP while striking out 187 batters.

He's allowed three or fewer earned runs in 11 of his last 12 outings.

Six Red Sox have recorded hits against him - Wilyer Abreu (1-for-3 with an RBI), Triston Casas (1-for-3), Jarren Duran (3-for-5 with two RBIs and a walk), Vaughn Grissom (1-for-4), Tyler O'Neill (1-for-10) and Connor Wong (2-for-5 with a walk).

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