The series is much more important to the Cubs and the NL wild-card race than the Red Sox, who have all but mathematically clinched the No. 5 seed in the AL with a wild-card matchup against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

BOSTON — Here are the starting lineups for Wednesday night’s game between the Guardians and Red Sox. Where: Fenway Park, 7:10 p.m. TV/radio: ESPN, WTAM, WMMS and the Guardians Radio Network will carry the game. Game: 158. Teams: Guardians (83-75) vs. Red Sox (84-73). Starting pitchers: LHP Foster Griffin (15-5, 3.67) vs. RHP Sonny Gray (17-5, 2.82). Lineups Guardians LF Steven Kwan. 3B Jose ...