The Red Sox will utilize an opener for the first time this season in tonight’s series finale against the Cincinnati Reds.

Left-hander Brennan Bernardino will take the mound to start the second game of Wednesday’s doubleheader. Brayan Bello, Wednesday night’s originally scheduled starter, pitched five innings in the early game before Aroldis Chapman closed things out.

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As a result the Red Sox have a full bullpen at their disposal heading into Thursday’s off-day. Right-hander Cooper Criswell has also been added to the roster as the 27th man and will be available as a bulk reliever.

Cincinnati will start right-hander Nick Martinez (5-8, 4.12).

The Red Sox lineup is largely similar to the afternoon game. Connor Wong will start at catcher in place of Carlos Narvaez, Marcelo Mayer will start at second base, Abraham Toro will move over to third and Romy Gonzalez is back playing first.

Red Sox lineup

Jarren Duran LF

Roman Anthony RF

Abraham Toro 3B

Trevor Story SS

Wilyer Abreu DH

Ceddanne Rafaela CF

Marcelo Mayer 2B

Romy Gonzalez 1B

Connor Wong C

Brennan Bernardino P

How to watch

When: 7:10 p.m.

Where: Fenway Park, Boston

Broadcast info: NESN, WEEI 93.7 FM, WCCM 1490 AM (Spanish), WESX 1230 AM (Spanish)