Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 83-70, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox escaped with a win against the Texas Rangers 4-3 at Globe Life Field.
Some of this, some of that. The bats at 3.4 R/G this week. That's not getting it done. Making it worse, carrying 14 on the injured list. It adds up.
Red Sox Game on September 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Tropicana Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Ranger Suarez (7-4, 3.33 ERA) vs Ian Seymour (9-6, 4.27 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, NESN |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox escaped with a win against the Texas Rangers 4-3 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Highlights
- Trevor Story went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
93 | 59 | .612 | W6 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
88 | 64 | .579 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
83 | 70 | .542 | 10.5 | W1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
76 | 77 | .497 | 17.5 | W1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
75 | 78 | .490 | 18.5 | W3 |
Boston Red Sox are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | .276 | .905 | 81 | |
| 24 | .254 | .792 | 74 | |
| 20 | .203 | .618 | 69 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 1.95 | 1.14 | 50.2 | |
| 7-1 | 1.78 | 0.83 | 50.2 | |
| 4-1 | 2.79 | 1.34 | 48.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 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 riding a wave of mixed fortunes as they attempt to stay competitive with an 82-70 record. After a disappointing 3-7 loss to the Texas Rangers, the team is looking to rebound, but injuries are piling up. Willson Contreras is day-to-day with a hand bruise after being hit by a pitch, raising concerns about their lineup's depth. Meanwhile, Trevor Story's much-awaited home run provided a brief spark, contributing to a recent win that now feels like a distant memory with a 2-5 week behind them. Aroldis Chapman is also out with a lat issue, further diminishing the bullpen's reliability. With only nine games left, the pressure is on the Red Sox to address their pitching woes and salvage a season that is slipping through their fingers.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox host the Cleveland Guardians for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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