Major League Baseball

Red Sox move up start time as Celtics go to Game 7

Published Jun. 16, 2010 5:33 a.m. ET

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The Boston Red Sox want to give their fans a better chance to see a memorable doubleheader.

With the Boston Celtics set to play Game 7 of the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, the Red Sox have shifted the starting time of their game that night at Fenway Park.

The Red Sox moved up the first pitch against Arizona by an hour to 6:10 p.m. The team says that will give fans more chance to watch the Celtics and Lakers when they tip off at 9 p.m.