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Andrew Benintendi Delivers Three Hits Wednesday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi scored a run and notched three hits, including a fifth inning double in Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Royals. The 24-year-old is on a modest four-game hitting streak and is now slashing .268/.364/.423. He was moved to the two spot in the batting order on May 31 and has... Read More
Chris Sale Spins Absolute Gem
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale threw a complete game, shutout, after allowing just three hits, while striking out 12 and walking just one in the process of defeating the Royals 8-0 Wednesday. It was Sale's first complete game of the season, and his first complete game shutout since 2016. Kansas City was simply... Read More
Mookie Betts Hitless Sunday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts didn't register a hit in five at-bats in Sunday's win over the Yankees. Betts is going through a mini slump, recording just three hits in his last 21 at-bats, after previously posting a modest six-game hitting streak. Of course, he's been hitting leadoff in four of his last five... Read More
J.D. Martinez Hits A Solo Shot Sunday
Boston Red Sox right fielder J.D. Martinez finished with two hits, including a first inning solo home run in Sunday's win over the Yankees. Martinez had to play the field in the Bronx, but it didn't stop his production at the plate, as the homer marked his third of the week. Owners might still be... Read More
Brandon Workman Notches Second Save
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brandon Workman recorded his second save of the season, in a scoreless ninth inning of an 8-5 win over the Yankees. Things started out rocky for the righty, after an error put a runner at second to begin the inning. However, Workman pitched out of the jam to earn his... Read More
David Price Solid Against Yankees
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price finished 6 1/3 innings, allowing two runs, on six hits, while striking out six, and walking one in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Yankees. Price was effective in New York, throwing 65 of 99 pitches for strikes, including 13 swinging strikes. The only real blemish against him was... Read More
Sandy Leon Has A Perfect Saturday
Boston Red Sox catcher Sandy Leon finished 3-for-3 for two runs batted in during Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees. RBI singles in the second and fourth innings gave Leon his ninth and 10th RBI of the year. It was just his second multi-hit game of the season, after beginning the year in Triple-A, and... Read More
Fifth Inning Costly To Rick Porcello Saturday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello lasted just 4 2/3 innings, allowing five runs, on nine hits, while striking out five, and walking one in Saturday's loss to the Yankees. Porcello gave up a two-run bomb in the fifth inning, giving the Yankees the 5-3 lead, and chasing him from the game. The 30-year-old... Read More
Chris Sale Falls To 1-7
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale finished six innings, allowing four runs, on seven hits, while fanning 10 and walking just one in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Yankees. Sale breezed through the first two innings, including striking out the side in the first frame. Then the Yankees tagged the southpaw for three runs... Read More
Christian Vazquez Continues To Hit
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez finished 3-for-4 with a run batted in during Wednesday's loss to Cleveland. The backstop logged two singles earlier in the game, before stroking an RBI-double to center in the eighth inning, which capped off a three-run inning for Boston. The 28-year-old is still hitting the ball harder than ever,... Read More
Mookie Betts Finds Stands Against Indians
Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts notched his ninth home run of the season Wednesday, in a 14-9 loss to Cleveland. The solo shot was Betts' only run batted in, and just his second RBI since May 24. As Boston's superstar, the 26-year-old continues to get on base at a .400 pace, and has... Read More
Andrew Benintendi Slugs Sixth Home Run
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi finished with two hits and three runs batted in Wednesday, against the Indians, including a two-run home run in the fourth inning. It's the first long ball for the 24-year-old since May 10, and his first multi-RBI day since May 1. As Boston's leadoff hitter, he's not expected to... Read More
Ryan Weber Struggles Mightily Against Indians
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Weber dropped to 1-1 Wednesday, after allowing seven runs, over four innings, while surrendering eight hits, and walking and striking out two apiece against the Cleveland Indians. The 28-year-old managed just 50 strikes in 82 pitches, with just four swinging strikes, while allowing a run in every inning he... Read More
Rain Delay Doesn't Hold Back David Price
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price pitched six innings, allowing just one run, on three hits, while striking out six, and walking one against Cleveland Tuesday. Price exited the game with a 3-0 lead before Boston's bullpen went onto to give up seven runs in the final two frames, costing the lefty, and the... Read More
J.D. Martinez Posts Two-Homer Afternoon
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez had two hits Monday, both solo home runs, to give him 11 on the season. The first shot came in the sixth when Boston already led 9-3, before his second one came in the eighth inning, to give them their 12th run. Previously off an 0-for-13 stretch, Martinez's... Read More
Andrew Benintendi Swipes Fourth Bag In Five Days
Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi picked up his seventh steal of the season in Monday's win over Cleveland. The stolen base marked his fourth in five days. Mainly acting as Boston's leadoff hitter, the 24-year-old has done a solid job getting on base, with a .354 on-base percentage and 12 BB%. However, 23 K%... Read More
Marcus Walden Notches First Save Of Season
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Marcus Walden nailed down his first save of the season Sunday, in a 4-1 win over Houston. Walden struck out one en route to his second career save. He needed just nine pitches, and touched 95 mph in the ninth, but his statistical gain just makes the Boston bullpen situation... Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez Silences Astros Lineup
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez lasted six innings, allowing just one run, on four hits, while striking out five, and walking just one in a 4-1 win over Houston Sunday. The southpaw threw 63 of 98 pitches for strikes, with just eight swinging strikes. The Astros lineup is missing some of their stars,... Read More
Red Sox Option Colten Brewer, Recall Darwinzon Hernandez
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Colten Brewer was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket Saturday night, and in his place, the Sox recalled reliever Darwinzon Hernandez from Double-A Portland. Brewer threw 2 1/3 innings in last night's loss, so the team needed a fresh arm for Sunday's game against Houston. Hernandez, a 22-year-old southpaw will begin his... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Gets Sunday Off
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts will get a routine day off Sunday, against the Houston Astros. Eduardo Nunez will take his place and bat ninth against Astros ace Justin Verlander. Catcher Christian Vazquez gets a boost in the lineup after driving in two runs Saturday, and will bat sixth for just the second time... Read More
David Price Removed From Start For Flu-Like Symptoms
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price was removed from Saturday's start after experiencing flu-like symptoms; he faced just three hitters. According to manager Alex Cora, Price had been experiencing similar symptoms since Tuesday, but he granted Price's wish to pitch through it, despite catcher Sandy Leon recommending the southpaw sit the start out. The... Read More
Jackie Bradley Jr. Continues Recent Power Surge
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. hit his third home run in five games, in a 4-3 loss to Houston Friday night. The 29-year-old didn't club his first home run until May 20 but he now has three in a week. Bradley is certainly capable of hitting the long ball, tallying 13 and 17... Read More
Chris Sale Hindered By Errors Friday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale lasted six innings Friday, allowing four runs, only two of which were earned, in a 4-3 loss to Houston. Sale punched out five and walked two, while also surrendering his 10th home run of the year. The southpaw threw just 56 of 89 pitches for strikes, including just... Read More
Corey Dickerson To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (shoulder) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. Dickerson has been out of action since April 4 with a shoulder strain. He's already suffered a setback once, so the Pirates want to make sure he is fully recovered before returning. In just four games, the... Read More
Steve Pearce Finally Enters Home Run Column
Boston Red Sox utility man Steve Pearce finished 3-for-5, with a home run and three runs batted in during an 8-2 win over Toronto Thursday. The long ball was his first of the season and his three RBI give him just eight in 24 games played. Pearce now has a hit in four straight games... Read More
Ryan Weber Earns Win In First Red Sox Start
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Weber threw six innings of one-run ball, scattering just three hits, while striking out four and walking none in an 8-2 victory over Toronto Thursday. The 28-year-old made his first start as a Red Sox after making three relief appearances since being called up May 6. The only bout... Read More
J.D. Martinez Still Out Thursday, Red Sox Shift Lineup Around
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays. In turn, manager Alex Cora is doing some shifting around with the lineup for the series finale against lefty Clayton Richard. Michael Chavis will play first base and bat leadoff, while Mookie Betts will take a break... Read More
Ryan Weber’s First Red Sox Start Is Interesting For DFS Slate
Boston Red Sox pitcher Ryan Weber will make his first start with the team Thursday, opposing the Toronto Blue Jays. Weber signed a minor-league contract with Boston this offseason and was promoted from Triple-A Pawtucket on May 6. In three relief appearances, spanning eight innings since his call up, the 28-year-old has allowed just a... Read More
Mookie Betts Homers In Extra-Inning Win
Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts finished 1-for-3 with a solo home run, three walks, and two runs scored in a 6-5, 13th-inning win over Toronto Wednesday. Betts' home run was a go-ahead solo shot in the 12th, before the bullpen blew the lead in the following half inning, only for Boston to win... Read More
Heath Hembree Blows Save, Earns Win Wednesday
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Heath Hembree blew a 12th-inning save chance before locking down a 6-5 win, in the 13th inning, over Toronto Wednesday. Following Mookie Betts' 12th-inning go-ahead home run, Hembree served up a two-out solo shot to Rowdy Tellez to tie it at five. The Sox were able to plate another in... Read More
