Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 82-69, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox were outplayed by the Texas Rangers 2-4 at Globe Life Field.
An even split between good and bad. Down by 2 last night. That result hits the score hard. Making it worse, averaging only 3.3 runs a game. The offense is the weak link.
Red Sox Game on September 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jake Bennett (9-7, 3.69 ERA) vs MacKenzie Gore (8-11, 4.62 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, NESN |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 64°F, Wind 1 mph |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox were outplayed by the Texas Rangers 2-4 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Nick Sogard went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
91 | 59 | .607 | W4 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
88 | 63 | .583 | 3.5 | W3 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
82 | 69 | .543 | 9.5 | L1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
75 | 77 | .493 | 17.0 | L2 |
|
Orioles
|
|
74 | 78 | .487 | 18.0 | W2 |
Boston Red Sox are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .275 | .899 | 79 | |
| 24 | .255 | .797 | 74 | |
| 20 | .204 | .622 | 69 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 1.95 | 1.14 | 50.2 | |
| 4-0 | 2.28 | 1.31 | 47.1 | |
| 7-1 | 1.81 | 0.83 | 49.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Red Sox News
With Boston's magic number dwindling to five, the atmosphere around the Red Sox is a mix of hope and trepidation. The recent loss to the Texas Rangers, where Nick Sogard's early homer couldn't spark a rally against Jacob deGrom's masterful 11-strikeout performance, serves as a stark reminder of the offensive struggles that have plagued the lineup, now averaging just 3.4 runs per game over the last week. Meanwhile, the resurgence of Payton Tolle and Adley Rutschman's partnership hints at a promising future, especially as Tanner Houck inches closer to returning from his rehab stint. Adding to the woes, Justin Slaten's season is expected to end prematurely due to injury, leaving Boston scrambling for solutions as they face a tight playoff race.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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