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Bobby Dalbec Homers In Win Monday
Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec went deep Monday, hitting his tenth home run of the year off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy. He went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. This ends a four-game hitless streak for Dalbec, who struck out in nine of 13 at-bats during that span. Dalbec has plenty […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoKike Hernandez Supplies Another Leadoff Home Run
Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez hit a leadoff home run for the second consecutive day Monday, this time taking Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy deep. It was his eighth home run of the season. For the game, Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a walk. He's now raised his season OPS to .713 […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoMatt Barnes Notches 17th Save
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes recorded his 17th save Monday, completing a come-from-behind 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Barnes appears to be back on track after a few rough outings, as this was his second consecutive scoreless appearance, and fourth straight without allowing an earned run. With a 2.73 ERA, 0.85 […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJosh Taylor Records 23rd Consecutive Scoreless Outing
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Josh Taylor recorded yet another scoreless outing Monday, bringing his streak of appearances without an earned run allowed to 23. He recorded his 10th hold against the Kansas City Royals, giving up no hits or walks, and also striking out none. As the Red Sox continue to win, Taylor can […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoGarrett Richards Allows Three Home Runs Monday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Richards had another tough outing Monday, allowing five runs on 11 hits and no walks to the Kansas City Royals in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out just three batters, and allowed three home runs. Richards has now allowed at least four earned runs in four consecutive outings, ballooning […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoMitch Haniger Homers, Drives In Three Sunday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger provided most of the offense in Sunday's second game, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and two runs scored. The Mariners were being no-hit until Haniger's sixth-inning double, and he followed that up with his 17th home run of the year in the seventh, a three-run […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoKendall Graveman Records Seventh Save Sunday
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman successfully saved the first game against the Chicago White Sox Sunday, allowing just one hit in an inning of work. He did not strike out any batters. Graveman has now locked down back-to-back save opportunities, and those are the first back-to-back scoreless outings for the right-hander since his return […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoTy France Hits Seventh Homer Sunday
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Ty France hit his seventh home run of the season in Sunday's first game, a resumed game after it was suspended due to rain Saturday. It was his only hit in four at-bats. France has maintained a steady presence in the top half of Seattle's lineup, and while he doesn't stand […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoTaylor Trammell Homers Twice In Game 1 Sunday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell played the hero in Sunday's first game, resumed from Saturday, going 2-for-3 with a walk and two solo home runs from the ninth spot in the lineup. Trammell raised his OPS 62 points in this single contest, and now has three home runs in his last two starts. Despite a […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoEduardo Rodriguez Earns Sixth Win Sunday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez earned his sixth win of the year Sunday, throwing six innings and allowing only two runs on five hits and no walks to the New York Yankees. He struck out eight batters. This is Rodriguez's second consecutive quality start, and only his fourth for the season. It's also […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoChristian Vazquez Hits Fourth Homer Sunday
Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez finally hit his fourth homer of the season Sunday, ending a drought that saw him without a long ball since May 20. He went 2-for-3 with two RBI. He now has a four-game hit streak and three consecutive two-hit games. If an impatient fantasy manager has dropped Vazquez, now […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoRafael Devers Homers, Drives In Four Sunday
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers led the way against the Yankees Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and four RBI. The home run came in the first inning off Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, traveling an estimated 454 feet over the right-field fence. Devers now has an OPS of 1.040 over his […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoXander Bogaerts Scores Twice Sunday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts scored two more runs Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a double against the New York Yankees. Bogaerts now has a modest three-game hit streak and has scored five runs in that span. He's elevated his OPS all the way to .948, and his 13 home runs, five steals, 48 runs, […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJ.D. Martinez Hits 15th Home Run
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went deep Sunday, launching his 15th home run of the season to dead centerfield off New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole in the third inning. Martinez went 1-for-4 in the contest with a walk and two runs scored. After a torrid April, Martinez has slowed significantly in the […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoAlex Verdugo Scored A Run Sunday Amid Rare Lull
Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo went 1-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. It was his first extra-base hit since June 19. Verdugo has struggled over his last seven games, slashing just .148/.281/.185 with nine strikeouts and no RBI in 27 at-bats. Despite the recent […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoKike Hernandez Leads Off With A Homer Sunday
Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez returned to the leadoff spot Sunday and made the most of it, delivering a home run off Gerrit Cole's first pitch of the game to set the tone in a win over the New York Yankees. Hernandez went 2-for-5 with his seventh home run of the year, a […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoConnor Wong Makes First Career Start
Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong made his first career start Saturday against the New York Yankees, and went 1-for-3 with a single. He struck out in both his other at-bats. Wong was originally scheduled to start Sunday, but was moved up to pair with Nathan Eovaldi. This pairing was quite successful, and Wong can […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoHunter Renfroe Delivers Three Infield Hits
Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe had some good fortune Saturday, going 3-for-4 with three infield hits. He drove in one run. Renfroe has hit the ball hard all year, with an average exit velocity in the 77th percentile and a max exit velocity in the 94th velocity, but sometimes it's just better to be […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoXander Bogaerts Has Three More Hits Saturday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts had another practically perfect day at the plate Saturday, going 3-for-3 with a double, a sacrifice fly, one RBI, and two runs scored. He now has a 21-game on-base streak and raised his season OPS to .943. With 13 homers, five steals, 46 runs, and 46 RBI, there's no […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoAdam Ottavino Records Fifth Save Saturday
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Adam Ottavino recorded his fifth save Saturday, throwing 1 1/3 innings to finish the game against the New York Yankees. Ottavino entered with two outs and the bases loaded in the eighth inning and managed to escape the jam, but he did allow one run to score in the bottom […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoHirokazu Sawamura Walks All Three Batters He Faces Saturday
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura had his worst outing of the season Saturday, entering with a three-run lead and two outs in the eighth inning and promptly walking the bases loaded before being pulled. Sawamura was fortunate that Adam Ottavino managed to record the third out without allowing any of the runners to […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoNathan Eovaldi Pitches Into The Eighth Saturday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi had one of his best starts of the year Saturday, at a time when the team badly needed it. Eovaldi threw 7 2/3 innings against the New York Yankees, allowing just one run on seven hits and no walks while striking out three. The one run came on […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoDylan Moore On The Bench Saturday
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore will be on the bench Saturday. He is replaced at the keystone by Shed Long Jr. Moore had started 11 of 12 games since coming off the injured list, and this is just a routine day off for the speedster. He has struggled with the bat all year, but […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoMitch Haniger Scores, Drives In A Run Friday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger scored a run and drove in another Friday, going 2-for-6 against the Chicago White Sox. After a hot start to the season, Haniger has struggled mightily over the last month, slashing .238/.273/.385 over his last thirty games. This was his last multi-hit effort since June 10, when he homered twice. […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoYusei Kikuchi Records Fifth Win Friday
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi came one out shy of a quality start Friday, but was still credited with a victory after allowing one run on two hits and four walks against the Chicago White Sox. He struck out six batters and raised his record to 5-3. Kikuchi now has a 3.34 ERA, 1.04 […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJake Fraley Goes Deep For The Fifth Time Friday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley hit his fifth home run of the year Friday, going 1-for-3 with two walks, a run scored, and two RBI from the ninth spot against the Chicago White Sox. Fraley has been an all-category contributor this season, slashing .247/.444/.479 with five homers, five steals, 18 runs, and 18 RBI in […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJake Bauers Reaches Base Three Times Friday
Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers continued his success since coming over from Cleveland Friday, going 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI against the Chicago White Sox while playing left field. Bauers has slashed .315/.351/.407 with one homer and one steal in 54 at-bats with Seattle, and while he's benefited from a .400 BABIP, […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoDylan Moore Swipes Two Bags Friday
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore swiped two more bags in Friday's contest against the Chicago White Sox, bringing his season total to 12. He's been caught twice. He also went 2-for-4 in the game, scoring two runs. Moore has not been able to get it going with the bat this year, slashing just .189/.290/.371 […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoJ.P. Crawford Reaches Twice, Steals A Base Friday
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford had another solid game Friday, going 2-for-6 with a stolen base against the Chicago White Sox. It was his third steal of the year in six tries. Crawford has been one of the hottest hitters in the league over the past month, slashing .333/.379/.525 with four homers and two steals […]
Doug Goldring 3 years agoLuis Torrens Records First Career Multi-Homer Game
Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens was responsible for four of the Mariners' nine runs Friday, going 2-for-5 with two home runs. It was his first career multi-homer game, and he has now homered five times in seven games since being called up from Triple-A Tacoma, slashing .375/.400/1.042 in that span. He's earning himself more playing […]
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