Three games in, Andrew Benintendi is getting a breather.
The Red Sox left fielder is sitting to start his team's series finale at Fenway Park against the Orioles after going 0-for-9 with four strikeouts in his first two games. The moves come with the Orioles starting lefty Wade LeBlanc, who has given up just one hit to Benintendi in six at-bats.
Taking Benintendi's place at the top of the Red Sox' order is Jose Peraza, who has four hits in nine at-bats while hitting the ball hard even when making outs. Alex Verdugo, who had three hits in his Red Sox debut Saturday, mans left field.
Here is the Red Sox' lineup with Ryan Weber on the mound for the hosts:
Jose Peraza 2B
J.D. Martinez DH
Rafael Devers 3B
Xander Bogaerts SS
Kevin Pillar RF
Christian Vazquez C
Alex Verdugo LF
Michael Chavis 1B
Jackie Bradley Jr. CF
