The Boston Red Sox likely won't know until Friday afternoon whether slugger J.D. Martinez will start Game 3 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium.
Martinez is Boston's main designated hitter, and the DH spot won't be used for the games at the National League park. Martinez can play the outfield, but he's been nursing a sore ankle after slipping in the opener.
Rick Porcello will be the starter for Boston against Walker Buehler, a 24-year-old rookie right-hander.
Boston leads the Series 2-0. The Dodgers would need a win to avoid an 0-3 deficit that no World Series team has ever recovered from.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora says star right fielder Mookie Betts won't start at second base.
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Now, we must patiently wait until Friday night to see the Red Sox do more damage.
The Red Sox have won 14 of their last 16 World Series games, dating to a four-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2004.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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