Red Sox Pitcher Erik Rivera Faces His Own Team in Unique Preseason Exhibition Game
The Boston Red Sox had a unique preseason exhibition game where minor league left-hander Erik Rivera pitched for Puerto Rico against his own major league team. Rivera, a Puerto Rico native, wore his Boston uniform during the game. The Red Sox provided players to Puerto Rico as they were short on personnel for the match. This gesture allowed Rivera to showcase his skills against his own team in a friendly exhibition game.