Red Sox lose to Twins, prepare for Mexico exhibitions

The Boston Red Sox ended their Grapefruit League season with a heavy loss to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, finishing the spring with a record of 15 wins and 12 losses. The final score was 9-3. They will now travel to Mexico for two exhibition games before starting the regular season in Texas on Thursday. Manager Alex Cora used the game as a final chance to evaluate the team's roster. Rookie Kristian Campbell started at second base for the third straight game but did not get a hit, walking once. He is likely to remain with the team for Opening Day. Marcelo Mayer, a promising player facing tougher competition, played well as a substitute, getting two walks during the game. Rafael Devers, set to be the team's designated hitter, ended the preseason on a strong note with two hits and one RBI. Other notable players included Trevor Story and Ceddanne Rafaela, both of whom recorded hits, while Wilyer Abreu had an RBI groundout despite going hitless. Walker Buehler was initially set to pitch but fell ill and will pitch in a lower-key session instead. Cooper Criswell took his place on the mound against the Twins, giving up two runs over four innings. Garrett Whitlock also pitched in the game, allowing three runs in 1.2 innings. In roster news, the Red Sox sent right-hander Quinn Priester to minor league camp, indicating that Sean Newcomb is likely to make the Opening Day roster. Priester struggled during spring training, with a 4.82 ERA in his four starts. Next, the Red Sox will play two exhibition games against the Sultanes de Monterrey in Mexico. Richard Fitts is expected to start one game and Shane Drohan the other. The first game is scheduled to begin at 9:10 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on NESN and local radio.