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The Boston Red Sox were 80-67, 3rd in the AL East. The Boston Red Sox did not play yesterday.

Red Sox Daily Vibe Check
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Warm
a hot week

On the right side of things. 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball. On top of that, allowing just 2.9 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength.

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Red Sox Game on September 11

Opponent:Kansas City Royals (65-82)
Location:Fenway Park
First Pitch:07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Sonny Gray (17-4, 2.69 ERA) vs Seth Lugo (6-8, 5.04 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Royals.TV, NESN
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 79°F, Wind 1 mph

Red Sox Score & Recap

The Boston Red Sox did not play yesterday.

Red Sox Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
8759.596 L1
Yankees
8462.5753.0 W3
Red Sox
8067.5447.5 L2
Blue Jays
7374.49714.5 L1
Orioles
7176.48316.5 W1

Boston Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.

Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
52
Wilyer Abreu
 24.256.80271
16
Jarren Duran
 20.207.63069
5
Caleb Durbin
 12.248.70762

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
67
Erik Miller
 4-02.151.2646.0
44
Aroldis Chapman
 3-42.031.1348.2
22
Garrett Whitlock
 6-11.880.8348.0

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
70
Payton Tolle
 6.0 IP, 12 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
54
Sonny Gray
 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
64
Jake Bennett
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Red Sox News

The Boston Red Sox find themselves in a tight spot as Sonny Gray hints at retirement, adding urgency to negotiations for an extension that could keep his talent in the rotation beyond this season. After a disappointing 4-6 loss to the Angels, the Red Sox need to reinforce their pitching, especially with injuries piling up, Eli White's foot issue is under investigation, and Adley Rutschman's cortisone shot raises concerns about his availability. On a brighter note, minor league standout Franklin Arias made noise by reaching base four times, suggesting that help might be on the way from the farm. With an 80-67 record and a lukewarm vibe at Fenway, the Red Sox need to act decisively to bolster their roster and keep pace in the division.

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Red Sox must act fast after Sonny Gray's retirement comments
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Red Sox must act fast after Sonny Gray's retirement comments
The Boston Red Sox still have time to extend Sonny Gray before he contemplates retiring next year.
 Red Sox Injury Update: Willson Contreras timeline, Eli White scare, Adley Rutschman
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Red Sox Injury Update: Willson Contreras timeline, Eli White scare, Adley Rutschman
The Boston Red Sox have announced dates for Willson Contreras' rehab assignment, sent Eli White for imaging on his ailing foot and Adley Rutschman has received a cortisone shot.
 Red Sox Minor Lines: Franklin Arias reaches base four times
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Red Sox Minor Lines: Franklin Arias reaches base four times
Worcester: W, 8-3 (BOX SCORE) While Jedixson Paez struggled to go far in Lehigh Valley against the IronPigs (Phillies AAA) some may wonder if him being pulled at exactly 60 pitches may signify some not too distant need to have him come up to toss another few innings soon, or at least give the club […]

Red Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Boston Red Sox visit the Texas Rangers for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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