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Rain gives Red Sox a chance to rest, regroup
- Updated: October 9, 2016
BOSTON — Sunday’s onslaught of rain, which postponed Game 3 of the American League Division Series until Monday (6 p.m. ET on TBS), looked just beautiful to the Red Sox.
Aside from the benefit of getting another day to regroup after losing the first two games in Cleveland, manager John Farrell now has the appetizing option of starting ace right-hander Rick Porcello on regular rest (four days) for Game 4.
Of course, Boston needs to create a Game 4 (Tuesday on TBS, time TBD) first by staying alive on Monday.
Game Date Time Matchup TV/Highlights Gm 1 Oct. 6 CLE 5, BOS 4 Gm 2 Oct. 7 CLE 6, BOS 0 Gm 3 Oct. 10 6 p.m. CLE @ BOS TBS *Gm 4 Oct. 10 6 p.m. CLE @ BOS TBS *Gm 5 Oct. 12 6 or 8 p.m. BOS @ CLE TBS *- If necessary | All times listed ET • Division Series start time scenarios • Red Sox vs. Indians ALDS coverageShop for postseason gear: Red Sox | Indians
“No negatives,” manager John Farrell said about the rainout.
Having Porcello pitch a Game 4 would be the ultimate reward.
Porcello was dominant at home during his 22-4 season, going 13-1 with 2.97 ERA in 16 starts. The Red Sox were 15-1 in those games.
Nobody wants to get back to the mound more than Porcello, who had his shortest start of the season (4 1/3 innings) in the 5-4 loss in Game 1.
Eduardo Rodriguez, who had been slated to pitch Game 4 if the series had stayed on a normal schedule, was 0-4 with a 6.02 ERA in nine starts at Fenway this season.
Farrell hasn’t announced his plans for Game 4 with the wrinkle of Sunday’s rainout, but it seems obvious enough what he will do. The Indians were going to …
