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Boston Red Sox First Pitch: These 3 things need to happen to win Game 3

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 31: Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning on August 31, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 31: Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning on August 31, 2018 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) /
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The Boston Red Sox send Nathan Eovaldi to the mound against the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Division Series.

When the final out was made on Saturday night at Fenway Park, the Boston Red Sox and their faithful fans instantly went into a must-win state of mind.  Ironically, they will have to go into a New York state of mind to avoid allowing a 108-win season to evaporate in the Bronx.

Forget the David Price playoff struggles, the Red Sox are out to prove they are different from the previous two playoff teams who laid down and took early exits out of the playoffs.

Monday night at Yankees Stadium is one way to prove they are legit.  That fight and feeling that they are never out of a game needs to resurface once Luis Severino throws that first pitch at 7:40 p.m.

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With Red Sox manager Alex Cora’s deciding to send Nathan Eovaldi to the mound in hopes of stealing homefield advantage back, he is sending the message that this is a team that won’t lay down.  Somehow win Game 3 and all the cards are back in Boston’s favor.

Speaking to the media following the Game 2 loss in the ALDS, Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts certainly isn’t panicking.

"“I think you know it’s a series that’s capable of going the distance,” Betts said, via MLB.com.  “I don’t think you expect to sweep.  You’ve got two great teams here, it’s a best-of-five.  It’s going to be fun.”"

How to watch ALDS Game 3: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

Location:

First pitch: Monday, October 8, 2018 7:40 p.m. ET

TV: TBS (Check local listings)

Streaming: FuboTV

Pitching matchup: Nathan Eovaldi (6-7, 3.81) vs. Luis Severino (19-8, 3.39 ERA)

Lineup:

  1. Mookie Betts, RF
  2. Andrew Benintendi, LF
  3.  J.D. Martinez, DH
  4. Xander Bogaerts, SS
  5. Steve Pearce, 1B
  6. Brock Holt, 2B
  7. Rafael Devers, 3B
  8. Christian Vazquez, C
  9. Jackie Bradley jr., CF

If the Boston Red Sox are to take a 2-1 lead in this series, here are three things that need to happen.

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