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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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoRyan 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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoRain 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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoJ.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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoAndrew 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% […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoMarcus 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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoEduardo 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, […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoRed 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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoXander 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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoDavid 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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoJackie 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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoChris 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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoCorey 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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoSteve 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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoRyan 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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoJ.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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoRyan 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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoMookie 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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoHeath 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 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoRick Porcello Impressive Over Six Innings Wednesday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rick Porcello went six innings against the Blue Jays Wednesday, allowing just one run, on three hits, while striking out four, and walking none in a game that lasted 13 innings. The only blemish against the righty was a solo home run by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the fourth. When […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoJackie Bradley Jr. Homers In Second Consecutive Game
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. finished 2-for-4 on Tuesday, including an eighth-inning, solo home run, his second in as many days. His first four-bagger didn't come until May 20, but in just the following day he has two on the year. There is definitely some power potential in Bradley's bat, after hitting 13, […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoEduardo Rodriguez Gets Shelled Tuesday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez was able to last just five innings after allowing six runs, on six hits, while fanning five, and walking three in Tuesday's 10-3 loss to Toronto. It was relatively smooth sailing for Rodriguez, through the first three innings, allowing just one hit, and one walk. Along came the […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoMookie Betts Has Hit Safely In 10 Of Last 11
Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts finished 1-for-5 on Monday, in a 12-2 win over Toronto. The reigning American League MVP is riding a modest five-game hitting streak, and has a hit in 10 of his last 11 games. Betts hasn't hit a home run since May 8, but he does have three doubles […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoJackie Bradley Jr. Hits First Homer Of Season
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. clubbed a two-run, sixth inning home run, marking his only hit in a 12-2 win over Toronto Monday. The two-RBI day marks the third of it's kind, this season, for Bradley. However, it was only the second game in the month of May where he delivered at least […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoDavid Price Looks Great In Shortened Return
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price returned from the injured list to start Tuesday, spanning five innings, allowing two unearned runs, on four hits, while striking out four, and walking none in a 12-2 win over Toronto. The 33-year-old wasn't particularly filthy, but he was effective, throwing 48 of 67 pitches for strikes. Despite […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoJosh Bell Named National League Player of The Week
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell was named National League Player of The Week for his performance from May 13-19. In seven games, he went 11-for-27 (.407 average), with an on-base percentage of .484 and a slugging percentage of .889. He slugged four home runs and drove in 10 during a week that the Pirates […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoMatt Barnes Caps Off Great Week
Boston Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes earned his sixth hold Sunday, retiring the side in the eighth inning of a 4-3 win over Houston. Barnes was near perfect in the Week of May 13, allowing just one hit in 12 batters faced, while also punching out seven. The 28-year-old hasn't recorded a save since May […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoBrandon Workman Records First Career Save
Boston Red Sox reliever Brandon Workman nailed down his first major league save Sunday, in a 4-3 win over Houston. The 30-year-old needed 16 pitches to get through the ninth, fanning two and walking one. Workman has been solid this season, mainly serving in the seventh inning role. He hosts a 2.21 ERA in 20 […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoJ.D. Martinez Sitting Monday, Steve Pearce Will DH
Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D Martinez will get Monday off, against the Toronto Blue Jays. In his place, Steve Pearce will DH and bat seventh against right-hander Edwin Jackson. Pearce simply hasn't been good in 72 plate appearances this year, slashing just .121/.183/.152 with two doubles and four runs batted in, leaving him off […]
Steve Janik 6 years agoDavid Price Reinstated From Injured List, To Start Monday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday and will start against the Toronto Blue Jays, announces the team. Price has been out since May 2 with left elbow tendinitis but did not make any rehab appearances. Manager Alex Cora has hinted that Price could be limited […]
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