The Boston Red Sox begin a seven-game homestand against the Chicago White Sox, fresh off a successful road trip. Facing left-handed pitcher Martin Perez, the Red Sox have opted for a right-heavy lineup. Rob Refsnyder will start in right field, and Romy Gonzalez will take over at first base, with Triston Casas seeing a bench role after struggling with a .172 batting average.

Star third baseman Alex Bregman is back with the team after paternity leave, strengthening the lineup. Bregman will be joined by Trevor Story in a pivotal cleanup position. Hunter Dobbins is set to make his second major league start after a promising debut in which he secured a win against the St. Louis Cardinals in a doubleheader.

On April 16, the Boston Red Sox (9-10) will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays (8-9) at George M. Steinbrenner Field as they continue their series after a 7-4 victory for Boston in the previous game. Alex Bregman had a standout performance, going 5-5 with two home runs. Tonight's pitching matchup features Sean Newcomb, who is struggling with an 0-2 record and a 4.97 ERA, against Zack Littell, who has yet to secure a win this season with an unfortunate 0-3 and a 6.88 ERA.

The betting odds currently favor the Rays at -143 on the moneyline, with Red Sox at +121. Oddsmakers set the total runs at 9.0. Analytics suggest a lean towards the Rays for a moneyline bet, while the Red Sox may cover the spread at +1.5. Notably, Tampa Bay has struggled on the Run Line this season (6-11), and their recent games have frequently gone over the total.

In a stellar performance, Alex Bregman led the Boston Red Sox to a 7-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, going 5-for-5 at the plate with two home runs and four RBIs. This game marked a career high for Bregman in hits for a single game, breaking his previous record of four hits achieved multiple times. He launched a 366-foot homer in the third and a 403-footer in the seventh, significantly contributing to Boston's offensive surge.

Jarren Duran also made his mark by hitting his first home run of the season—a powerful 388-foot blast that helped put the Sox ahead early in the game. Meanwhile, Ceddanne Rafaela showed his defensive prowess, contributing with an RBI single and a diving catch that preserved the lead. Walker Buehler, on the mound, pitched five solid innings, allowing just two runs to secure the win. With a total of 12 hits and contributions from various players, the Red Sox offense appears to be awakening as they prepare for the series rubber match against the Rays.

The Boston Red Sox have promoted Nick Sogard from Triple-A to replace Alex Bregman, who is on paternity leave for the birth of his second child. Sogard will likely play in the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. With Rafael Devers unavailable for third base, Sogard's versatility as a utility player comes in handy, as he has experience in multiple infield positions.

Bregman is expected to return for the homestand against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Sogard had a solid stint with the Red Sox last season but has struggled at the plate in the past month with the WooSox. However, manager Alex Cora may favor Sogard's switch-hitting ability against right-handed pitcher Zack Littell.