The Boston Red Sox (36-23) offense looks to continue their success against the Texas Rangers (35-22) in their matchup Wednesday night. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET and will air live on ESPN and will stream on ESPN3.com.
While the production from David Ortiz is expected, Boston has also seen contributions from several surprising candidates. Daniel Nava, Jose Iglesias and Jackie Bradley Jr. look to continue their success as the Red Sox go for a fourth straight win Wednesday night against the Rangers.
Boston holds a lead in the AL East in part because it's hitting .272 and averaging 5.2 runs to rank among the most potent offenses in the majors. They have been even better during the win streak, batting .405 with nine home runs and outscoring opponents 31-6. They recorded season highs of 19 hits and eight doubles while hitting four homers Tuesday in a 17-5 win in the opener of this three-game set.
Ortiz leads the team with a .333 average, driving in three runs while hitting a double and legging out his first triple since April 11, 2011.
"He's playing with a lot of life. He's playing with a lot of enthusiasm and I think that is the overriding attitude that is in that group downstairs," manager John Farrell said.
The Red Sox will send out John Lackey (3-5). Lackey holds a 2.96 ERA and is coming off a losing performance in which he allowed three runs over six innings.
The Rangers will match with Alexi Ogando (4-2). Ogando has a 3.08 ERA and is scheduled to take the mound in his first start since a 6-2 win at Oakland on May 15 due to right biceps tendonitis.
Ogando was 2-0 with a 2.55 ERA over his three previous starts before his injury, a stretch that started with a 5-1 home win against the Red Sox on May 4. He yielded one run in six innings opposite John Lackey, who is scheduled to pitch Wednesday.
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