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The Boston Red Sox were 84-71, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox lost a close one to the Tampa Bay Rays 1-2 at Tropicana Field.

Red Sox Daily Vibe Check
55°
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Lukewarm
dominant pitching

Treading water. The staff holding opponents to 2.9 RA/G this week. The catch: the bats at 3.3 R/G are the biggest drag right now.

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Red Sox Game on September 20

Opponent:Tampa Bay Rays (94-60)
Location:Tropicana Field
First Pitch:01:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Patrick Sandoval (1-6, 4.99 ERA) vs Griffin Jax (7-10, 3.80 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Rays.TV, NESN

Red Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox lost a close one to the Tampa Bay Rays 1-2 at Tropicana Field.

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Red Sox Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
9460.610 W1
Yankees
8965.5785.0 L1
Red Sox
8471.54210.5 L1
Blue Jays
7679.49018.5 L2
Orioles
7580.48419.5 L2

Boston Red Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.

Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
40
Willson Contreras
 27.276.90581
52
Wilyer Abreu
 24.251.78574
16
Jarren Duran
 20.206.62669

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
44
Aroldis Chapman
 3-41.951.1450.2
22
Garrett Whitlock
 7-21.750.8851.1
67
Erik Miller
 4-12.921.3849.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
5
Caleb Durbin
 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games
19
Roman Anthony
 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
66
Brayan Bello
 8.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
55
Ranger Suarez
 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
44
Aroldis Chapman
 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Red Sox News

Brayan Bello's dazzling 11-strikeout performance was a bright spot, yet it didn't translate into a clinch for the Red Sox as they prepare for their postseason push. Despite the 4-2 victory over the Rays, the team's path is muddied, especially with Justin Slaten's season-ending injury, which leaves a gaping hole in the bullpen. However, there's hope on the horizon with Garrett Crochet, Chris Sale, and Johan Oviedo all trending toward return, potentially revitalizing a beleaguered pitching staff. Meanwhile, Willson Contreras remains in a race against time to heal from a sore hand, a setback that could impact the lineup. The Red Sox are currently 84-70, and with the playoffs looming, they'll need their stars firing on all cylinders to make a serious run.

Sources
Garrett Crochet isn't Red Sox's only looming bullpen savior after Justin Slaten injury
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Garrett Crochet isn't Red Sox's only looming bullpen savior after Justin Slaten injury
Slaten's season-ending elbow diagnosis stings, but Crochet, Houck, and Oviedo are all trending toward the bullpen at the same time. Here's why Boston might be getting healthier at exactly the right moment.
 Boston's clinch will have to wait after Bello's 11-K gem is spoiled
MLB.com
Boston's clinch will have to wait after Bello's 11-K gem is spoiled
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Red Sox will have to hold off at least one more day before celebrating a trip to the postseason. In the big picture, that was a small price to pay on a day Brayan Bello had a brilliant pitching performance, his best of the season. The
 Contreras confident he avoided fracture, though slugger's hand 'still really sore'
MLB.com
Contreras confident he avoided fracture, though slugger's hand 'still really sore'
ST. PETERSBURG – Two days after Willson Contreras was hit on the knuckle between his right ring finger and pinkie, the invaluable first baseman was at least able to report some progress. “My hand is still really sore,” Contreras said prior to Saturday’s game against the Rays. “Today, I woke
 Red Sox Minor Lines: Braiden Ward makes his case for the playoff roster
Over the Monster
Red Sox Minor Lines: Braiden Ward makes his case for the playoff roster
Worcester: W, 16-1 (BOX SCORE) I’ve gushed a lot about Allan Castro’s propensity to put bat to ball in the last few weeks, but it was on full display Friday night as the WooSox walloped the Bulls (Rays AAA) 16-1. Almost half of those runs driven in were off the bat of Castro as the […]
 A series of storms threatens to upend MLB’s playoff race during the final week of the season
Over the Monster
A series of storms threatens to upend MLB’s playoff race during the final week of the season
Before we dive into the chaos and unpredictability of the weather, let’s start with what we know about the schedule. After 24 of MLB’s 30 teams have an off day on Monday, the Red Sox, Yankees, and Phillies are all scheduled to play at home, everyday, from Tuesday, September 22nd through the final day of […]
 Is Mickey Gasper More Than a Flash in the Pan?
Justbaseball
Is Mickey Gasper More Than a Flash in the Pan?
For 13 games in 2024, Mickey Gasper came up to the plate for the Boston Red Sox. In many cases, the NESN cameras cut to his eager parents as they awaited his first MLB hit. A hit that never came. In 2024, at least. Gasper’s journey to the big leagues was unconventional. He played at […] The post Is Mickey Gasper More Than a Flash in the Pan? appeared first on Just Baseball.

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