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Red Sox-Royals preview: Matt Barnes looks to rebound from last start

The Red Sox will look to win their fifth consecutive game as they take on the Royals Saturday night at Fenway Park at 7:10 p.m.

Taking the mound for the Sox will be right-hander Matt Barnes, who is looking to bounce back from a tough outing in his first start of the season. Barnes was used in relief all season before making a start against the Indians last Monday. He allowed six runs in five innings and took the loss in a the 8-2 defeat.

Brock Holt is back in the lineup at second base after Josh Rutledge started there on Friday night, while Jackie Bradley Jr.