Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 23-31, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox routed the Atlanta Braves 8-0 at Fenway Park.
More good than bad right now. A W by 8 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Add in outpacing opponents by 9 runs this stretch.
Red Sox Game on May 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Payton Tolle (2-2, 2.45 ERA) vs Chris Sale (7-3, 1.89 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 73°F, Wind 6 mph |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox routed the Atlanta Braves 8-0 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 1 |
Highlights
- Wilyer Abreu went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
- Jarren Duran went 4-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Ceddanne Rafaela went 3-5 with 2 RBI.
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
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34 | 19 | .642 | L4 | |
|
Yankees
|
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34 | 22 | .607 | 1.5 | W4 |
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Blue Jays
|
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27 | 29 | .482 | 8.5 | W2 |
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Orioles
|
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26 | 30 | .464 | 9.5 | W3 |
|
Red Sox
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|
23 | 31 | .426 | 11.5 | W1 |
Boston Red Sox are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | .283 | .887 | 33 | |
| 8 | .213 | .672 | 27 | |
| 5 | .285 | .791 | 23 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 2.45 | 0.82 | 36.2 | |
| 0-2 | 3.25 | 1.16 | 27.2 | |
| 5-2 | 2.95 | 1.16 | 61.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 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 continue to tread water, now sitting at 22-31 after a narrow 6-7 loss to the Atlanta Braves, highlighting their ongoing struggles with inconsistency. With nine players on the injured list, the absence of key performers is painfully evident, particularly as Garrett Whitlock, a vital piece of the bullpen, is day-to-day after hyperextending his knee in warmups. This series of setbacks has made it increasingly tough for the Sox to gain any momentum, even as promising bats like Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu show flashes of brilliance. The looming trade talks are heating up as the front office evaluates the landscape, but with a record that puts them behind the pack in the division, the chance for a turnaround seems slim unless they can turn their luck around against the Braves soon.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox visit the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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