Sun May 04 18:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Red Sox Home Stand Against Struggling Twins; Buehler Scratched
**Boston, MA** – The Boston Red Sox begin a weekend series against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park, but not without a significant change to their pitching plans. Friday’s scheduled starter, Walker Buehler, has been sidelined due to shoulder soreness and will undergo further testing in Boston. Manager Alex Cora stated that Buehler’s status – whether it will result in an injured list stint or simply a skipped start – remains undetermined. Brayan Bello will take the mound on Friday, with Saturday’s starter yet to be named, and Garrett Crochet slated for Sunday.
The Twins arrive in Boston with a sub-.500 record of 13-19, currently second-to-last in the AL Central. While the team hasn’t undergone a major rebuild, it’s operating in a state of uncertainty, both on and off the field, as it awaits a potential sale. Recent performance has shown some improvement, with a 6-4 record in their last ten games. However, key players like Royce Lewis (injured) and Carlos Correa (.215 batting average) are underperforming. Byron Buxton provides a bright spot, with 6 home runs and 7 stolen bases.
The series features intriguing pitching matchups. Friday sees Joe Ryan (Twins) facing Brayan Bello (Red Sox), Saturday pits Bailey Ober (Twins) against an unannounced Red Sox pitcher, and Sunday concludes with Chris Paddack (Twins) versus Garrett Crochet (Red Sox). Sunday is also Star Wars Day at Fenway Park, adding a unique element to the final game. The Red Sox will be aiming for at least one win over the weekend to secure a series victory. The games will be broadcast on NESN and FS1.
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