Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 22-30, 5th in the AL East. The Boston Red Sox did not play yesterday.
Right in the middle for a reason. 9 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested. Also weighing on the score: a 3-4 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin.
Red Sox Game on May 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Ranger Suarez (2-2, 2.40 ERA) vs Spencer Strider (2-0, 3.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, TBS, TBS, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 66°F, Wind 3 mph |
Red Sox Score & Recap
The Boston Red Sox did not play yesterday.
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rays
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34 | 17 | .667 | L2 | |
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Yankees
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32 | 22 | .593 | 3.5 | W2 |
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Blue Jays
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25 | 29 | .463 | 10.5 | L2 |
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Orioles
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24 | 30 | .444 | 11.5 | W1 |
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Red Sox
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22 | 30 | .423 | 12.5 | L3 |
Boston Red Sox are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | .281 | .898 | 33 | |
| 6 | .293 | .800 | 20 | |
| 4 | .278 | .774 | 20 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 2.45 | 0.82 | 36.2 | |
| 2-2 | 2.40 | 1.01 | 48.2 | |
| 0-2 | 3.25 | 1.16 | 27.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .455 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 stuck in a frustrating rut, dropping another close game to the Minnesota Twins 5-6, leaving them at a lackluster 22-30. With nine players on the injured list, including key contributors, the team looks as disjointed as the former fan favorite Rob Refsnyder, who is stumbling at the plate with the Mariners. On a brighter note, Willson Contreras is thriving lately, sporting a .281 batting average and bringing some life to an otherwise lackluster offense that only managed 4 runs per game over the last week. Meanwhile, a hypothetical signing of Mariano Rivera by the Sox still haunts fans, sparking debates about how different the rivalry with the Yankees could have been. As the Red Sox continue to flounder, the lack of direction is palpable, making it hard to watch and even harder to believe they'll pull themselves out of this mess.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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