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Boston Red Sox Daily Update


The Boston Red Sox are 78-65, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox bested the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Today they play the Baltimore Orioles at 01:35 PM EDT on MASN, NESN.

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Red Sox Daily Vibe Check
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last night's win
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The signals are split. Last night's win by 5 gives the score a boost. Working against that, 6.6 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.

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Red Sox Game Today

Opponent:Baltimore Orioles (69-74)
Location:Oriole Park at Camden Yards
First Pitch:01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Payton Tolle (8-6, 3.23 ERA) vs Kyle Bradish (7-12, 4.01 ERA)
TV Broadcast:MASN, NESN

Red Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox bested the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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Highlights

Red Sox Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
8557.599 W2
Yankees
8161.5704.0 W1
Red Sox
7865.5457.5 W3
Blue Jays
7271.50313.5 W4
Orioles
6974.48316.5 L5

Boston Red Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -15 run differential.

Postseason Picture

Red Sox are 78–65, 7.5 games behind the Rays in the AL East.

Playoff Berth Magic Number: 13

AL Division Leaders
Rays 85–57
White Sox 74–68
Astros 73–70
Wild Cards
Yankees 81–61
Red Sox 78–65
Blue Jays 72–71
Next in Line
Guardians 72–71 (2.5 GB)
Rangers 70–73 (3.0 GB)
Orioles 69–74 (16.5 GB)

Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
52
Wilyer Abreu
23.256.79970
3
Ceddanne Rafaela
16.282.76070
16
Jarren Duran
19.203.61868

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
67
Erik Miller
4-02.201.2945.0
44
Aroldis Chapman
3-42.081.1347.2
22
Garrett Whitlock
6-11.910.8547.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
31
Adley Rutschman
2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
54
Sonny Gray
7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
64
Jake Bennett
6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Red Sox News

The Boston Red Sox are treading water, barely keeping their heads above the playoff race after a narrow 1-0 win over the Orioles, thanks in large part to Sonny Gray's brilliant return, where he pitched seven scoreless innings. Yet, the looming specter of Caleb Durbin’s recent offensive slump reveals just how vital he is to this lineup, underscoring how precariously the Sox are balancing their postseason hopes with a -14 run differential over the past week. Ceddanne Rafaela's absence due to quad soreness only adds to the pressure, as the team struggles to find consistent production at the plate. With just 20 games left in the season, every game counts and the Red Sox can’t afford to limp along. As they prepare for another matchup against Baltimore, the need for offensive firepower and health is more critical than ever.

Sources
Caleb Durbin has proven to be Red Sox X-factor, and we're not sure how to feel about it
Bosoxinjection · 9h ago
Caleb Durbin has proven to be Red Sox X-factor, and we're not sure how to feel about it
The Boston Red Sox's struggles during Caleb Durbin's offensive slump show just how important he is to their success.
Former Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins' brutal injury luck continues with Cardinals
Bosoxinjection · 15h ago
Former Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins' brutal injury luck continues with Cardinals
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins is on the St. Louis Cardinals' injured list again with another long-term issue.
Ready and rested: Gray delivers 7 scoreless in return for stretch run
MLB.com · 3h ago
Ready and rested: Gray delivers 7 scoreless in return for stretch run
BALTIMORE -- During his designated rest period, which totaled nine days before he toed the rubber again for the Red Sox Saturday night at Camden Yards, Sonny Gray was asked if overall body fatigue was the reason he was essentially skipping a start amid one of the best seasons of
Rafaela (sore right quad) misses 3rd straight game; Durbin, Rutschman rest
MLB.com · 8h ago
Rafaela (sore right quad) misses 3rd straight game; Durbin, Rutschman rest
BALTIMORE -- While invaluable Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela remains day to day with right quad soreness, the days are starting to pile up. Saturday marked the third straight night Rafaela was out of the lineup after exiting Wednesday’s game after feeling soreness and tightness in his right quad.
Red Sox Minor Lines: Franklin Arias continues to hit
Over the Monster · 13h ago
Red Sox Minor Lines: Franklin Arias continues to hit
Worcester, Game 1: W, 6-4 (F/10) (BOX SCORE) (Continued in 9th inning from yesterday) Fans in Buffalo (Blue Jays AAA) were treated to some extra baseball on Friday as beneficiaries of the game being called off in a gridlocked tie in the ninth. Vinny Capra’s home run in the top of the tenth made it […]

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Red Sox Upcoming Schedule

DateOpponentTime
Mon 09/07
vs Los Angeles Angels
1:35 PM
Tue 09/08
vs Los Angeles Angels
6:45 PM
Wed 09/09
vs Los Angeles Angels
6:45 PM

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