Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 82-70, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox were outplayed by the Texas Rangers 3-7 at Globe Life Field.
The score reflects some real issues. Last night's 4-run loss is fresh and it shows. Compounding things, a 2-5 week weighs heavy on the score.
Red Sox Game on September 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Sonny Gray (17-5, 2.76 ERA) vs Tyler Alexander (5-2, 3.38 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, NESN |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox were outplayed by the Texas Rangers 3-7 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
Highlights
- Willson Contreras went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
92 | 59 | .609 | W5 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
88 | 64 | .579 | 4.5 | L1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
82 | 70 | .539 | 10.5 | L2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
76 | 77 | .497 | 17.0 | W1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
75 | 78 | .490 | 18.0 | W3 |
Boston Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .275 | .905 | 81 | |
| 24 | .254 | .791 | 74 | |
| 20 | .204 | .620 | 69 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 1.95 | 1.14 | 50.2 | |
| 7-1 | 1.81 | 0.83 | 49.2 | |
| 4-1 | 2.79 | 1.34 | 48.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 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
The Boston Red Sox are stumbling toward the postseason, which is becoming increasingly concerning after last night's 4-2 loss to the Texas Rangers dropped them to 82-69 on the season. With the offense averaging a pitiful 3.3 runs per game over the past week, interim manager Chad Tracy is left with tough decisions, particularly regarding Roman Anthony’s future in the lineup. The recent injury to Yankees star Aaron Judge might give the Red Sox a glimmer of hope in the Wild Card race, but they must first overcome their own setbacks, including the loss of reliever Justin Slaten for the remainder of the season. As the team weighs roster adjustments, including the potential promotion of Braiden Ward, the clock is ticking on their playoff aspirations, and they need to find a spark fast.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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