Game: Pirates (7-14-1) at Red Sox (10-13)
Time: 6:05 p.m.
Site: JetBlue Park, Fort Myers, Fla.
Radio: KDKA-FM 93.7
Weather: 81 and partly cloudy
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BRADENTON, Fla. — Manager Clint Hurdle will start his regular-season lineup during the next three games, all night games, to try to simulate the rhythm and timing they’ll need in the regular season. This extends to matching up against the pitcher. Jordy Mercer will lead off against Red Sox lefty David Price.
Mercer has hit second against righties at times. He has a career .