Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 80-66, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox were beaten by the Los Angeles Angels 1-6 at Fenway Park.
The score reflects a tug of war. Down by 5 last night. That result hits the score hard. But 5 wins in 7 games. The week's been good.
Red Sox Game on September 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jake Bennett (9-6, 3.34 ERA) vs Ryan Johnson (3-8, 5.17 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 1 mph |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox were beaten by the Los Angeles Angels 1-6 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
86 | 58 | .597 | W1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
82 | 62 | .569 | 4.0 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
80 | 66 | .548 | 7.0 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
73 | 73 | .500 | 14.0 | W1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
70 | 76 | .479 | 17.0 | L1 |
Boston Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .255 | .795 | 70 | |
| 20 | .204 | .624 | 69 | |
| 12 | .248 | .708 | 62 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-0 | 2.15 | 1.26 | 46.0 | |
| 3-4 | 2.03 | 1.13 | 48.2 | |
| 6-1 | 1.88 | 0.83 | 48.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 12 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Red Sox News
The Boston Red Sox continue to build momentum with a solid 5-2 record over the last week, highlighted by last night's 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Rookie Payton Tolle has become a surprising sensation, even earning grudging respect from Yankees fans, a rarity in this rivalry. As the Red Sox eye the postseason, their pitching staff is slowly but surely getting reinforcements, with Garrett Crochet throwing another side session and inching closer to a return, potentially boosting the bullpen just when they need it. The buzz around the team is palpable, but the looming question remains: can they sustain this momentum without further injuries? With the Angels on deck again, it's the perfect opportunity for Boston to push their winning streak and solidify their playoff ambitions.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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