Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 41-48, 4th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox blasted the Chicago White Sox 8-1 at Rate Field.
Ticking along. A 7-run win last night helps the cause. Add in going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature.
Red Sox Game on July 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jake Bennett (3-3, 3.10 ERA) vs Davis Martin (9-3, 3.08 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, NESN |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox blasted the Chicago White Sox 8-1 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Willson Contreras went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Andruw Monasterio went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Ceddanne Rafaela went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
53 | 36 | .596 | W1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
50 | 41 | .549 | 4.0 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
43 | 49 | .467 | 11.5 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
41 | 48 | .461 | 12.0 | W4 |
|
Orioles
|
|
42 | 50 | .457 | 12.5 | L2 |
Boston Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .287 | .926 | 61 | |
| 10 | .261 | .755 | 41 | |
| 13 | .201 | .625 | 44 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-3 | 2.36 | 1.28 | 26.2 | |
| 4-1 | 2.40 | 0.97 | 30.0 | |
| 1-2 | 3.03 | 1.04 | 35.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 8 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Red Sox News
Ranger Suarez's elbow troubles are raising alarms as the lefty seeks a second opinion, leaving fans anxious about the upcoming series against the White Sox. Meanwhile, Payton Tolle looks to bounce back after a rough outing last week, and he's poised for a fresh start as the Sox aim to build on a promising 5-2 stretch. With the team sitting at 40-48, injuries are testing the depth, evidenced by 11 players on the IL. In brighter news, prospects like Allan Castro and Antonio Anderson are heating up down on the farm, hinting at a glimmer of hope for the future. As the Red Sox navigate these challenges, they need to find a way to break the cycle and gain ground in the standings.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox visit the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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