This start for him in theory decides whether he makes the rotation or not. It's a tough lineup in a historic park so despite the game meaning nothing for the standings it probably means quite a bit to him. He's likely nervous.
Raleigh over Charlotte? The latter do already have a AAA team there but I can't imagine that being a factor in the decision. Larger city with two top 4 sports teams already seems like a no-brainer decision.
Or do you just mean Charlotte is a no-doubter over another Canadian city and those are probably ahead too?
Colin McHugh opted out of the season. Sale is dead. Eduardo Rodriguez had the rona and is maybe just now coming off it? Who the f*** are the Red Sox putting in their rotation past Eovaldi? My god that pitching staff is going to be horrible.