The stage is set for Thursday’s winner-take-all Game 3 between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.

Alex Cora used the same lineup in the first two games against left-handed aces Max Fried and Carlos Rodón. As expected, he made some changes with right-hander Cam Schlittler starting Game 3 for New York.

Jarren Duran moves back to the leadoff role after batting seventh on Tuesday and Wednesday. Trevor Story and Alex Bregman remain the lone constants hitting No. 2 and 3, but Masataka Yoshida replaces platoon partner Rob Refsnyder as the designated hitter in the cleanup role.

Ceddanne Rafaela moves up to No. 5, a spot in which the center fielder logged 11 plate appearances during the regular season.

Nate Lowe draws his first start of the series at first base. Romy Gonzalez remains in

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