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The Boston Red Sox were 84-73, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox couldn’t hold off the Cleveland Guardians 2-3 at Fenway Park.

Red Sox Daily Vibe Check
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a rough stretch

Not a great stretch. 2-5 lately. There's no sugarcoating it. On top of that, 2.4 R/G this week. The bats need to wake up.

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Red Sox Game on September 23

Opponent:Cleveland Guardians (82-75)
Location:Fenway Park
First Pitch:07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Sonny Gray (17-5, 2.82 ERA) vs Foster Griffin (15-5, 3.67 ERA)
TV Broadcast:ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App

Red Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox couldn’t hold off the Cleveland Guardians 2-3 at Fenway Park.

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Red Sox Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
9661.611 W1
Yankees
9067.5736.0 L1
Red Sox
8473.53512.0 L3
Blue Jays
7780.49019.0 L1
Orioles
7681.48420.0 W1

Boston Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.

Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
40
Willson Contreras
 27.276.90581
52
Wilyer Abreu
 24.251.78474
16
Jarren Duran
 20.204.62569

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
44
Aroldis Chapman
 3-41.951.1450.2
22
Garrett Whitlock
 7-21.750.8851.1
67
Erik Miller
 4-23.041.4150.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
31
Adley Rutschman
 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games
5
Caleb Durbin
 4 hits, .4 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

The Red Sox are brimming with optimism as they gear up for their crucial series against the Cleveland Guardians, especially with positive injury updates bringing good news for Willson Contreras and Garrett Crochet, who is closing in on a return to the mound. The team is hoping to ride the momentum from recent roster stability, having officially signed Chad Tracy to a three-year deal, while also extending Craig Breslow's contract through 2030. However, the recent surgery on Eli White's foot casts a shadow over the depth of the roster. With the offense struggling to find its footing, averaging just 2.7 runs per game over the last week, the Red Sox need every healthy bat to make a late-season push. If the lineup can rekindle its fire, they might just secure a favorable playoff position.

Sources
Red Sox Injury Update: Aggressive Willson Contreras, Ceddanne Rafaela, Curtis Mead, pitching options
Bosoxinjection
Red Sox Injury Update: Aggressive Willson Contreras, Ceddanne Rafaela, Curtis Mead, pitching options
Alongside the news that beloved interim skipper Chad Tracy will drop his interim tag, the Boston Red Sox got a slew of positive injury updates. Boston is just s
 Red Sox might've cemented Craig Breslow’s rise off the hot seat too soon
Bosoxinjection
Red Sox might've cemented Craig Breslow’s rise off the hot seat too soon
The Red Sox guaranteed Craig Breslow money through 2030, but the timing doesn't feel right when you zoom in and really look at his tenure in Boston
 Tolle puts bow on standout rookie season with October spotlight looming
MLB.com
Tolle puts bow on standout rookie season with October spotlight looming
BOSTON -- When Payton Tolle walked off the mound with two outs in the top of the sixth inning on Tuesday night, it was the perfect opportunity for the Fenway faithful to recognize the power lefty for an outstanding rookie season.
 96 mph and feeling good, Crochet closes in on return
MLB.com
96 mph and feeling good, Crochet closes in on return
BOSTON -- Lefty Garrett Crochet is closing in on his months-long pursuit of getting back on the mound in time to help the Red Sox for their upcoming playoff run. For the first time in nearly four months, Crochet threw live batting practice on Tuesday afternoon, throwing 16 pitches to
 Red Sox Exercise 2029-30 Club Options On Craig Breslow, Sign Manager Chad Tracy To Three-Year Deal
Mlbtraderumors
Red Sox Exercise 2029-30 Club Options On Craig Breslow, Sign Manager Chad Tracy To Three-Year Deal
The Red Sox’ summer turnaround and postseason berth will lead to leadership continuity for the foreseeable future. The team announced Tuesday that it has exercised 2029-30 club options on chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and removed the “interim” label from manager Chad Tracy, who has signed a three-year deal covering the 2027-29 seasons. Tracy’s new […]
 Eli White Undergoes Foot Surgery
Mlbtraderumors
Eli White Undergoes Foot Surgery
The Red Sox announced that outfielder Eli White recently underwent a Lisfranc repair surgery. He landed on the 10-day injured list earlier this month with a right foot ligament injury. The Sox did not provide an expected recovery timeline but Christopher Smith of MassLive says the procedure will end White’s season. White was acquired from […]

Red Sox Upcoming Schedule

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