BALTIMORE -- Sam Travis is finally getting a chance.
Christian Vazquez back in at catcher after getting his first career start at designated hitter on Monday, the DH spot was vacant. And even though Hanley Ramirez was healthy enough to make a pinch-hitting appearance yesterday (he struck out), it was the rookie Travis who was in the lineup against Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kevin Gausman.
Travis has played sparingly since getting the call back from Triple-A after rosters expanded, but he’s done well, going 5-for-14 in scattered playing time.
Given that Gausman has historically shut down the Sox -- current Boston hitters are batting .