ARLINGTON, Texas — Coming off a thrilling win in the team’s season-opener, the Red Sox will look to keep their momentum going Friday when Tanner Houck takes the mound for his first start of the year.

Houck enjoyed a breakout season in 2024, earning his first career All-Star nod while establishing himself as a frontline starting pitcher. The right-hander posted a 3.12 ERA and 154 strikeouts in 178.2 innings and 30 starts, all of which were career bests over a full season of work.

The 28-year-old endured a rocky spring, especially in his last start when he gave up 10 runs in 3.2 innings in a blowout loss, but manager Alex Cora said he expects Houck will be ready to go now that the regular season is here.

Houck will face off against Texas Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter, and the Red Sox will trot out the same lineup they used on Opening Day.

Red Sox lineup

Jarren Duran LF

Rafael Devers DH

Alex Bregman 3B

Triston Casas 1B

Trevor Story SS

Kristian Campbell 2B

Wilyer Abreu RF

Connor Wong C

Ceddanne Rafaela CF

Tanner Houck P

How to watch

When: 8:05 p.m. ET

Where: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas

Broadcast info: NESN, WEEI 93.7 FM