Gasper Steps In as Red Sox Catcher | Boston Red Sox News

0:00On September 9th, the Red Sox dropped their game Tuesday against the Angels, ending a 5-game winning streak. Now, they're looking to bounce back in the series finale. The big news is who's behind the plate for Boston. Rookie pitcher Jake Bennett is on the mound, and the team is putting Mickey Gaspéran as catcher. This is a bit of a surprise move, especially with Adley, Retchman, and Conor Wong both out of the lineup. Gaspé's bat has been really hot lately, and Retchman's dealing with some elbow soreness. So, they're giving Gaspé, who's a switch hitter, another shot behind the dish. He's batting second in the order, right before some other strong hitters. The Angels are sending Ryan Johnson to the mound, and the game is scheduled to start at 6.45pm Eastern time. Gaspé's been hitting well, especially against right-handed pitches like Johnson, so this could be an interesting matchup. Retchman's elbow issue isn't serious, but it's enough to keep him sideline for now. Wong is just getting a day off against a righty. The Red Sox are still in a good spot in the standings, holding onto a wild card spot.

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