BOSTON — The Red Sox have been trotting out a rookie-heavy lineup during their recent run of victories, having won four games in a row and six of seven to get back to .500. Facing a tough pitching matchup Sunday, though, they’ll start the game with three of their prized rookies on the bench.

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The Boston Red Sox are thinking sweep on Sunday afternoon, as they get set for the last of a three-game division series with the New York Yankees at Fenway Park.