Share this: The Boston Red Sox are playing some of their best baseball of the year, and it has resulted in their longest winning streak of the season. The Sox have won five consecutive games thanks to a 3-0 win Friday night over the Seattle Mariners. Boston had lost three in a row to the Athletics before the recent successful stretch, but it left Oakland with a win in the series finale and has won four straight at Fenway Park. And the Sox haven’t been relying on just one aspect of their game to win, which manager John Farrell is pleased about. “There’s been different ways we’ve done it,” Farrell said, as seen on NESN’s Red Sox postgame coverage. “It hasn’t been just outscoring by
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Eduardo Rodriguez Finds Groove With Seven Straight Quality Starts For Red Sox
Share this: The Red Sox defeated the Seattle Mariners 3-0 on Friday night at Fenway Park, as Eduardo Rodriguez pitched his seventh straight quality start for Boston. Rodriguez improved to 4-1 this season after allowing only five hits while striking out four in six shutout innings. After the game, Rodriguez said it has been a great help having fellow left-handers Chris Sale and David Price to learn from. To hear more from Rodriguez, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo from Mark L. Baer/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Avery Bradley Feels ‘Lucky’ To Play For Celtics Coach Brad Stevens
Share this: The Boston Celtics’ 2016-17 season is over, but the lessons the young C’s learned from head coach Brad Stevens throughout the year will last forever. In four seasons with the C’s, Stevens proved to be more than just a coach to point guard Avery Bradley and his teammates. Bradley gave high praise to Stevens and said he’s “lucky to have a chance to play for Brad Stevens.” To hear more from Bradley, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Tesla’s Worker Injury Rate Drastically Higher Than Industry Average In 2015
Share this: Automotive and technology enthusiasts likely would jump at the chance to work for a company as progressive as Tesla. That jump, though, could end in a painful fall. The injury rate for Tesla workers at the company’s manufacturing plant in 2015 was 31 percent higher than the industry average, according to a report published Wednesday by Worksafe, a California-based organization that strives to eliminate hazards in the workplace. Moreover, the rate of serious injuries — those resulting in days off from work or restricted duty — was nearly double the industry average in 2015. Overall, the report says Tesla saw 8.8 injuries per 100 workers in 2015, with the industry average being 6.7. For serious injuries, Tesla’s rate was 7.9, compared to 3.9
How Rookies Derek Rivers, Deatrich Wise Are Acclimating To Patriots’ Defense
Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots only picked four players in the 2017 NFL Draft, and defensive line coach Brendan Daly is coaching two of them. The Patriots selected pass rushers Derek Rivers and Deatrich Wise 83rd and 131st overall, respectively. Daly talked about their progress after rookie minicamp and one week of organized team activities. “Two young guys that have done a nice job,” Daly said Thursday. “They’ve kept their mouth shut. They’ve tried to absorb everything they can, and they’re taking it day to day hoping that each day we can stack a little bit bigger step than where we were the previous day. Each day, try to push the bar further a little bit. We’re not necessarily trying
Red Sox Notes: Drew Pomeranz Bounces Back With One Of Best Starts Of Season
Share this: Drew Pomeranz didn’t just throw his longest outing since last month. He also looked dominant doing it. The Red Sox left-hander struck out 11 Texas Rangers in Boston’s 6-2 win at Fenway Park. He allowed two earned runs on four hits in six innings, which was a positive sign after he failed to pitch more than four innings in his previous three outings. “He threw a good number of cutters today that was really effective, especially against left-handed hitters in particular,” Red Sox manager John Farrell said, as seen on NESN’s postgame coverage. “But on a night where the conditions weren’t ideal, he threw the ball exceptionally tonight. It was a very encouraging start from Drew tonight. That was good to
Chris Kunitz Sends Penguins To Stanley Cup Final With Thrilling Overtime Goal
Share this: The Pittsburgh Penguins are four wins away from repeating as Stanley Cup champions. The Penguins closed out what was a thrilling Eastern Conference final against the Ottawa Senators with a 3-2 double overtime win in Thursday’s Game 7. With the win, Pittsburgh took the series 4-3 and clinched a berth in the Stanley Cup Final against the Nashville Predators. The game-winner came off the stick of Chris Kunitz. The Stanley Cup Final begins Monday. Thumbnail photo via Charles LeClaire/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link