BOSTON — Lefty reliever Brennan Bernardino recorded the final three outs of the Red Sox’ 11-7 victory over the Guardians on Tuesday.

He’ll return to the mound as Boston’s starter Wednesday.

The Red Sox announced they will use Bernardino as an opener in the final game of their three-game series with the Guardians. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. at Fenway Park. Boston will try for a series sweep. Lefty Joey Cantillo (3-3. 3.93 ERA) will start for Cleveland.

It will mark the third time this season the Sox have used an opener with Bernardino making all three starts.

The 33-year-old lefty has a 3.08 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 53 outings (49 ⅔ innings). Opponents are batting just .202 against him.

Starter Dustin May will pitch out of the Red Sox bullpen this week and could serve as th

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