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The Boston Red Sox are hosting the New York Mets on Tuesday night at Fenway Park. Taking the series opener, Boston improved to 24-25, which ranks second in the AL East standings. Monday's loss dropped New York to 29-19, which saw them fall a half-game back of the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL East's top spot.
Hunter Dobbins will be on the mound, but Alex Cora will have the night off. Bench coach Ramon Vazquez will serve as the team’s manager.
The Red Sox won their second in a row against New York. Not even the loss of their starting pitcher in the third inning could get in their way.
The Red Sox avoided disaster on Tuesday night following one of their star pitcher's chaotic ending against the Mets.
In first start off the injured list, Boston right-hander Walker Buehler lasts only 2 1/3 innings after heated confrontation with home plate umpire.
As the Mets look to get back on track, follow along for updates and analysis in their second game of their series with the Red Sox.