Early, early start for Sox vs. Sox
A look at what’s happening around the majors Monday:
WAKE UP! The White Sox and Red Sox begin at 9:05 a.m. MDT at Fenway Park in the annual Patriots’ Day game. Could mean early-morning batting practice for J.D Martinez and José Abreu.
The event usually coincides with the Boston Marathon — in past years, fans in the Green Monster seats would turn around to catch a glimpse of the leaders while others headed over after the final out to cheer on the runners in Kenmore Square, about a mile from the finish line. This year, the famous race has been moved to Oct. 11 due to the pandemic.
Chicago ace Lucas Giolito (1-0, 2.55 ERA) is slated to start the series finale against Nathan Eovaldi (2-1, 2.08).
STILL WAITING: The Twins will continue coronavirus testing and contact tracing with the hope of getting back on the field Tuesday for a doubleheader at Oakland.
Minnesota had games against the Angels in Anaheim on Saturday and Sunday postponed. The Twins-Athletics game Monday also was called off.
The Twins have had at least four positive coronavirus tests in the past week.
There have been six MLB games postponed this year because of the virus.
NICE JOB: Jay Bruce has called it a career. The three-time All-Star who was with the Yankees this season announced his retirement Sunday, 15 days past his 34th birthday.
Bruce received an ovation when shown on the Yankee Stadium video board before the eighth inning but did not get in the game, a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay.