Nate Eaton is in left field and hitting leadoff on Tuesday against the Rockies.
The free-falling Red Sox are turning to Eaton in the leadoff spot after dropping Monday’s series opener at Coors Field in stunning fashion following a ninth-inning meltdown on several fronts. The versatile 29-year-old has gone 1-for-8 with a home run and a stolen base in five games since being called up from Triple-A Worcester earlier this month.