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The Boston Red Sox were 87-74, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox narrowly beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at Fenway Park.

Red Sox Daily Vibe Check
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the bats going quiet

The numbers are pulling in both directions. The bats at 1.6 R/G are the biggest drag right now. Working in their favor, the staff holding opponents to 2.0 RA/G this week.

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Red Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox narrowly beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at Fenway Park.

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Red Sox Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
9763.606 W1
Yankees
9368.5784.5 W1
Red Sox
8774.54010.5 W2
Orioles
7982.49118.5 L1
Blue Jays
7882.48719.0 W1

Boston Red Sox are 3-4 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
 24.249.77676
3
Ceddanne Rafaela
 16.282.76070

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
44
Aroldis Chapman
 3-41.921.1251.2
22
Garrett Whitlock
 7-21.720.9052.1
67
Erik Miller
 4-22.981.3851.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
19
Roman Anthony
 5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
66
Brayan Bello
 8.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
44
Aroldis Chapman
 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games
55
Ranger Suarez
 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Red Sox News

The Boston Red Sox wrapped up their regular season at Fenway Park with a satisfying sweep of the Chicago Cubs, showcasing stellar pitching that kept the Cubs scoreless across nine innings thanks to Brayan Bello and rookie Jedixson Páez. This win is bittersweet, however, as the team grapples with injuries, including a serious biceps issue that could sideline the surging Mickey Gasper for the playoffs. As the postseason looms, the emergence of Alec Gamboa as a reliable arm in the bullpen could be vital, especially with Erik Miller struggling. The Red Sox finished with an 85-74 record, but their recent form,3-4 in the last week,has shown inconsistency, especially on offense. With crucial postseason games ahead, the Sox must hope their bats wake up and their pitching continues to shine.

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Red Sox sweep twin bill vs. Cubs to end regular-season play at Fenway on high note
MLB.com
Red Sox sweep twin bill vs. Cubs to end regular-season play at Fenway on high note
Abreu's big hit, clutch pitching from Bello, Paez lead Boston to series win
 Unexpected Red Sox reliever Alec Gamboa could be playoff weapon as Erik Miller falters
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Unexpected Red Sox reliever Alec Gamboa could be playoff weapon as Erik Miller falters
Underrated Boston Red Sox reliever Alec Gamboa is key to their bullpen's continued success despite injuries and other issues.
 Significant biceps injury likely to sideline red-hot Gasper for postseason
MLB.com
Significant biceps injury likely to sideline red-hot Gasper for postseason
BOSTON – Injuries have become an all-too-recurring theme for the Red Sox in September, and another one cropped up on Friday when the surging Mickey Gasper suffered a right biceps injury that could knock him out of the playoffs. “At this point, it looks like a significant biceps injury, so
 Pitching reigns as Sox sweep rainy doubleheader vs. Cubs
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Pitching reigns as Sox sweep rainy doubleheader vs. Cubs
Brayan Bello gave Boston four innings and handed it to rookie Jedixson Páez, who turned around and gave them five more. Combined: nine innings, seven hits, zero Cubs runs—nine innings they were lucky to get in, with the rain circling Fenway all afternoon. David Peterson matched Bello through five for Chicago. Neither team did much […]
 A Bello Game Two, don’t mind if we do!
Over the Monster
A Bello Game Two, don’t mind if we do!
INSERT SOMETHING RE FIRST GAME HERE Now we get starter Bello back on the mound! He looked incredible in Tampa and hopes to keep that momentum going for his final regular season start. ⚾️ First Pitch: 5:35 PM EDT – Fenway Park, Boston, MA 📺 TV: NESN 📻 Radio: WEEI

Red Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Boston Red Sox host the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Sunday.

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