Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 35-46, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 4-1 at Fenway Park.
Cruising at a nice clip. Took last night by 3. That matters. Plus, a +9 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.
Red Sox Game on June 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Sonny Gray (9-1, 2.95 ERA) vs Carlos Rodón (4-2, 3.70 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBC/Peacock, NBC/Peacock |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 70°F, Wind 3 mph |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 4-1 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Willson Contreras went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
- Masataka Yoshida went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
47 | 33 | .588 | W4 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
48 | 34 | .585 | L3 | |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
39 | 44 | .470 | 9.5 | L5 |
|
Orioles
|
|
39 | 45 | .464 | 10.0 | L1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
35 | 46 | .432 | 12.5 | W3 |
Boston Red Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .281 | .904 | 50 | |
| 10 | .269 | .772 | 38 | |
| 7 | .284 | .775 | 35 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2.70 | 1.05 | 26.2 | |
| 3-3 | 2.83 | 1.14 | 82.2 | |
| 4-5 | 2.78 | 1.02 | 71.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Red Sox News
The Boston Red Sox are in a deepening quagmire, now sitting 34-46 and over ten games under .500 as panic sets in among fans and analysts alike. Despite a recent 6-1 victory over the Yankees that showcased rookie Jake Bennett outpitching Gerrit Cole, the broader picture looks grim, with whispers of a potential fire sale looming over the organization. As Rafael Devers' struggles raise concerns, it's clear that the Sox may need to embrace a rebuild, potentially looking to the Giants' trade sell-off to revitalize a tedious roster. Meanwhile, the minor leagues are offering glimmers of hope, with top prospects like Anthony Eyanson and Franklin Arias making significant strides. Yet, amidst this chaos, the Red Sox must find a path forward, or risk becoming permanent residents of the AL East cellar.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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