The top of the Mets' lineup, which is often the best driver of the team's success, struggled mightily on this night, a 3-1 loss to the Red Sox.

Ramón Vázquez sat at the table in the Fenway interview room and took a deep breath as he fought off a shiver. The temperature at first pitch in Monday’s series opener was in the low 50s with a strong breeze.

Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler, who last pitched April 26 because of right shoulder issue, from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday night's game against the visiting New York Mets.

Vientos, who has played 38 games at third this year, was instead slotted into the DH role for the seventh time this season, and batted fifth. The mixing and matching can be a lot for young players, but though it’s mostly borne of necessity, shifting to different roles could actually be beneficial, manager Carlos Mendoza said.

With Alex Cora away from the Red Sox on Monday to attend his daughter's college graduation, it was up to fill-in skipper Ramon Vazquez to lead the team from the bench.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso caught heat on social media on Monday night as he celebrated making a routine out against the Boston Red Sox.

Jarren Duran had a double and a triple as the Boston Red Sox tagged Mets ace Kodai Senga for three runs and beat New York 3-1 on Monday night.