On Wednesday, John Farrell named Rick Porcello the opening day starter for the Boston Red Sox. Porcello will take the mound when the Red Sox host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, April 3rd at 2:05 PM. Gerrit Cole will pitch for the Pirates.
Chris Sale will pitch game two of the season for the Red Sox on Wednesday, April 5th at 7:10 PM. Jameson Taillon will pitch for the Pirates. The Red Sox and Pirates will finish their series on Thursday, April 6th at 1:35 PM.
