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
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Tim Tebow’s Errant Throw Drilled Unsuspecting Fan Right Where It Hurts
Share this: It appears Tim Tebow still needs to work on his accuracy. The former NFL quarterback turned baseball player was warming up before his game Tuesday night and one got away from him. Tebow, who now plays for the New York Mets’ Single-A team, the Columbia Fireflies, accidentally hit an unsuspecting fan below the belt before their game against the Lakewood Blue Claws, according to the New York Post. “I hear this guy behind me yell, ‘Watch out,'” Doug Brustman told the New York Post. “And as he’s yelling, the ball comes right through the railing and hits me right in the nuts. It was a direct hit.” Brustman brought his 13-year-old daughter, Morgan, to see her idol play and ended up getting a
Dunkin’ Donuts Poll Results: Should The Designated Hitter Be In Both Leagues?
Share this: The Boston Red Sox had one of greatest designated hitters in the history of major league baseball in David Ortiz. A debate has been taking place ever since the American League introduced the DH to baseball in 1973. The DH replaces the pitcher in the batting lineup in the AL, but there is no DH in the National League forcing the pitcher to hit for himself. In this weeks Dunkin’ Donuts Poll, NESN asked fans if they would like to see the DH in both the AL and the NL, and you can see what they had to say in the video above. Thumbnail photo from Brad Rempel/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Red Sox Wrap: Boston Rides Four-Run Eighth Inning To 6-2 Win Vs. Cubs
Share this: The Boston Red Sox looked frustrated for much of Sunday night’s game against the Chicago Cubs at Fenway Park, but their fortunes turned around late in the game. Boston took an early two-run lead but was silent for much of the night against Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks. The Cubs tied the game in the seventh inning against the Red Sox’s bullpen, but the Sox returned the favor in the bottom of the eighth when they struck for four runs off the tandem of Koji Uehara and Pedro Strop en route to a 6-2 victory. The Red Sox improved to 13-11 with the win, while the Cubs fell to 13-11 with the loss. Here’s how it all went down. GAME IN A WORDFortunate. The Red Sox
Ian Kinsler Clarifies Comments On Latinos’ Style At World Baseball Classic
Ian Kinsler didn’t exactly mean what he said about Latino baseball players. The United States second baseman sought to clarify the controversial comments he made prior to Wednesday’s USA vs. Puerto Rico 2017 World Baseball Classic final about the differences between how Latin American and mainland U.S.-born players play the sport. Following USA’s 8-0 win in the final, Kinsler explained to ESPN what he meant to say. “What I said was that American kids can watch American players play, Puerto Rican kids can watch Puerto Rican players play, Venezuelan kids can watch Venezuelan guys play, and that’s who they emulate,” Kinsler said. “That’... NESN.com
If You’re Not Watching World Baseball Classic, What Are You Waiting For?
The World Baseball Classic isn’t perfect — far from it, actually. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth watching. The WBC has its issues. The timing of the tournament itself isn’t ideal. It’s hard to expect the highest quality of baseball when a good chunk of the world’s best baseball players are focused on preparing for the Major League Baseball season. That’s their prerogative, especially when you’re trying to have a “meaningful” tournament smack dab in the middle of spring training. You’re never going to be able to convince the game’s biggest stars to participate in a preseason tournament. There’s risk of injury, especially so ... NESN.com
Homer Simpson Will Be ‘Inducted’ Into National Baseball Hall Of Fame
Share this: Turns out the National Baseball Hall of Fame honors more than just the game’s all-time greats, as Homer Simpson will be “inducted” on May 27. That’s right, the acclaimed television series “The Simpsons” will be toasted in Cooperstown, N.Y., due to this year being the 25th anniversary of the cult-classic episode “Homer at the Bat.” In the episode, Mr. Burns and Mr. Smithers gather up star baseball players to help the Springfield Power Plant softball team win the championship. They recruit the likes of Ken Griffey Jr., Wade Boggs, Don Mattingly, Roger Clemens, Jose Canseco, Ozzie Smith, Steve Sax, Mike Scioscia and Darryl Strawberry to tilt the odds in their favor. Here’s a short clip from the classic episode. [embedded content] According to the Hall of Fame,