Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 22-28, 4th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox lost to the Minnesota Twins 6-8 at Fenway Park.
An even split between good and bad. Dropping one by 2 last night stings. Compounding things, 10 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Red Sox Game on May 23
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jovani Morán (0-1, 2.81 ERA) vs Taj Bradley (4-1, 2.87 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, NESN |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 54°F, Wind 6 mph |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox lost to the Minnesota Twins 6-8 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 2 |
 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rays
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34 | 15 | .694 | W5 | |
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Yankees
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30 | 22 | .577 | 5.5 | L3 |
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Blue Jays
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24 | 27 | .471 | 11.0 | W3 |
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Red Sox
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22 | 28 | .440 | 12.5 | L1 |
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Orioles
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22 | 29 | .431 | 13.0 | W1 |
Boston Red Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .269 | .869 | 31 | |
| 6 | .295 | .802 | 20 | |
| 4 | .280 | .777 | 19 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 2.45 | 0.82 | 36.2 | |
| 0-1 | 2.81 | 1.13 | 25.2 | |
| 2-2 | 2.40 | 1.01 | 48.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 4 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Red Sox News
The Boston Red Sox are grappling with a rough stretch as injuries continue to plague the roster, most notably with Trevor Story undergoing sports hernia surgery, leaving a gap at shortstop for rookie Marcelo Mayer. This loss hits hard just as the team was trying to build on momentum after a rare four-run first inning from rookie starter Payton Tolle, which offered a glimmer of hope amidst the lukewarm vibes at Fenway. Meanwhile, the echoes of Rafael Devers’ trade resonate further with the return of Gerrit Cole to the Yankees, a stark reminder of what could have been. With a 22-27 record and a struggling offense averaging just 3.0 runs per game over the last week, the Red Sox face the Minnesota Twins next, needing to find a spark before their season slips further out of reach.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox host the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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