Jackie Bradley Jr. has made numerous amazing catches for the Boston Red Sox, but this time he should have let the ball drop. The Red Sox and Kansas City Royals were deadlocked during the seventh inning Monday night when Drew Butera hit a laser to left-center field. Bradley, who had been shading toward right field, took off on a dead sprint when the ball left Butera’s bat, attempting to make another highlight-reel play. The talented center fielder left his feet but it was to no avail. The ball skipped past Bradley and rolled to the wall, allowing Butera to motor around to third base. The Royals took the lead one batter later and would
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Bruins Reveal Protected List Ahead Of NHL Expansion Draft; Colin Miller Is Exposed
The Las Vegas Golden Knights will have their pick of the Boston Bruins’ litter. The Bruins announced Sunday on their website their list of protected players ahead of the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft. Boston opted to keep 11 of their leading figures (plus five of their first- and second-year players, who are exempt from the draft) far from the clutches of the Golden Knights, who can select one Bruin. Protected playersDavid BackesPatrice BergeronZdeno CharaDavid KrejciTorey KrugBrad MarchandKevin MillerRiley NashDavid PastrnakTuukka RaskRyan Spooner Exposed playersNESN.com
Red Sox Wrap: Mookie Betts, Drew Pomeranz Lift Boston To Win Vs. Astros
The Houston Astros have the best record in Major League Baseball, but the Boston Red Sox have Mookie Betts. And Betts was the difference Friday night in Game 1 of the three-game series at Minute Maid Park. Betts’ solo home run in the top of the eighth inning lifted the Red Sox to a 2-1 win over the Astros, and the right fielder also scored the Sox’s other run and saved one with his arm. Drew Pomeranz, meanwhile, had a strong outing on the mound against the best team in baseball. With the win, Boston improves to 38-29, while Houston falls to 45-23. Here’s how it all went down. GAME IN A WORDMookie.
Ford Gives Behind-Scenes Look At Its 2016 Return To Le Mans In New Film
If you’re getting antsy waiting for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, this new documentary from Ford should hold you over. Ford released a documentary titled “The Return” on Thursday, according to a press release.. The automaker’s first film on Amazon Prime Video, it offers a behind-the-scenes look at the the development of the Ford GT LM GTE-Pro race car alongside the GT supercar, as well as Ford’s triumphant return to the 24-hour race. In taking pole position and finishing first in its class, the GT seemingly had an easy go of things on its debut at Le Mans. Behind closed doors, though, there always are problems to overcome when developing a race
Red Sox Draft Tracker: Who Did Boston Pick In 2017 MLB Draft?
The Boston Red Sox have seen their early-round draft selections make an impact at the major league level much sooner than anticipated. Andrew Benintendi, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2015 MLB draft, already has become a staple in the Red Sox’s lineup and is poised to be a part of a dynamic outfield with fellow Boston draft picks Mookie Betts and Jackie Bradley Jr. for quite some time. Starting Monday, the Red Sox will add a new group of prospects in the 2017 MLB draft. It could be some time before you see these players in action at Fenway Park, but they certainly will be names to keep an eye on
Red Sox Wrap: Andrew Benintendi’s Heroics Lift Boston To 12-Inning Win
Nine innings once again weren’t enough for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies. The two squads went into extra innings for the second straight night at Fenway Park, and Boston took home the 4-3 win in 12 innings Tuesday night on an Andrew Benintendi walk-off single. Benintendi drove in Xander Bogaerts on the play. With the win, the Sox improved to 36-28, while the Phillies dropped to 21-42. Here’s how it all went down. GAME IN A WORDClose. The Red Sox and Phillies were locked in a tight contest throughout the night, and it all came down to extra innings. IT WAS OVER WHEN…NESN.com
Xbox Unveils Porsche 911 GT2 RS, ‘Forza Motorsport 7’ During E3 2017
The fight to develop the best 4K sim racing game is officially in full swing. Xbox unveiled the 4K trailer for “Forza Motorsport 7” Sunday during its presentation at Electronic Entertainment Expo 2017. It also pulled the tarp off the highly anticipated Porsche 911 GT2 RS. Partnering with an automaker for E3 is nothing new for developer Turn 10 Studios. It revealed the Ford GT alongside “Forza Motorsport 6,” and the McLaren P1 with “Forza Motorsport 6.” It’s surprising that Turn 10 kept such a tight lid on “Forza 7,” as the game is slated for a fall release, and it’s main rivals have been heavily promoting their upcoming insta... NESN.com