These Boston Red Sox never say die, and that never was more apparent than in Friday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. Boston fell into an early 8-3 hole, but the Sox battled back to take the lead. The Red Sox score six runs in the sixth, three in the seventh and five in the eighth to beat the O’s 19-12. After the game, NESN’s Guerin Austin caught up with Brock Holt and the second baseman praised his team’s “never quit” attitude even when they find themselves down early. To hear from Holt, check out the “Red Sox Extra Innings Live” video above, presented
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Red Sox ‘Playing It Safe’ With Brock Holt’s Rehab From Vertigo
Share this: Brock Holt has missed a significant amount of the 2017 Major League Baseball season with vertigo. And while Holt hit a home run Monday in a rehab start for Triple-A Pawtucket, the Boston Red Sox are going to play it safe and are taking it slow with their utility infielder’s recovery. To hear more about Holt’s rehab, check out the video above from “Red Sox Gameday Live,” presented by DCU. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images Related NESN.com Stories Source link
Chris Sale Brilliant, But Red Sox’s Offense Quiet In Loss To Tigers
Share this: The Boston Red Sox were handed a tough-luck 2-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Monday afternoon at Comerica Park. Red Sox ace Chris Sale was brilliant over 7 2/3 innings. Sale allowed only two runs on five hits while striking out 10, but the Red Sox’s offense was silenced by Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander. To hear what manager John Farrell, Dustin Pedroia, Brock Holt and Sale had to say about the loss, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Red Sox Have Options At Shortstop In Xander Bogaerts’ Absence
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts played his final spring training game Monday, going 2-for-3 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Bogaerts will depart for Seoul, South Korea on Tuesday where he will meet up with Team Netherlands for the first round of the World Baseball Classic. In his absence, the Red Sox will look to give a few players time at shortstop, including Brock Holt and Marco Hernandez. Hear NESN’s Steve Lyons break down the team’s shortstop options in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. ... NESN.com
Red Sox Vs. Yankees Lineup: Boston’s Stars Get Night Off After Clinching Division
Some of the Boston Red Sox’s heaviest hitters are getting a night off after helping the team clinch the American League East. The Red Sox won another division title Wednesday night despite losing to the New York Yankees 5-3 after first baseman Mark Teixeira’s walk-off grand slam. And Boston is in full playoff mode now, making sure its starters get some rest Thursday before the real hard work begins. Aaron Hill is leading off and playing third base as Brock Holt and Boston’s usual No.-1 hitter Dustin Pedroia are out of Thursday’s lineup. Deven Marrero will start at second base in Pedroia’s stead and bat last, while Travis Shaw takes over at ... NESN.com
Red Sox Vs. Blue Jays Lineup: Clay Buchholz Gets Start In Crucial Series Finale
Share this: Clay Buchholz has had an up-and-down season, but he has the chance to deliver big-time for the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The veteran right-hander is back in the Red Sox’s rotation and will get the start at Rogers Centre for a very important series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Jays tied the series at one game apiece Saturday, but the Red Sox can take the three-game set and a two-game lead in the American League East with a victory Sunday. Buchholz pitched well in his return to the rotation last Tuesday, allowing one run over 6 2/3 innings against the San Diego Padres while filling in for the injured Steven Wright. He also has had success in Toronto, boasting an
Brock Holt Nominated For Roberto Clemente Award, Will Be Honored At Fenway Park
Share this: Brock Holt is getting some recognition for his charity off the field. The Boston Red Sox super utility man is the club’s nominee for the 2016 Roberto Clemente Award, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday. The league nominates a player from each of the 30 teams for the award, which goes to the player who best represents baseball through sportsmanship and community involvement. The Red Sox also will honor Holt with a pregame ceremony at Fenway Park on Sept. 15 for the 15th annual Roberto Clemente Day. Holt has been involved with the Jimmy Fund since joining the Red Sox in 2013 and has been a spokesperson for the charity for the past two years. The 28-year-old became a Jimmy Fund co-captain in 2015