Christian Vazquez has been on hearth of late. The Boston Red Sox catcher smacked his ninth residence run of the season to middle within the 10th inning to walk-off with a win towards the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night time at Fenway Park. Of course, he’s additionally been clutch behind the plate. After the sport, supervisor Alex Cora had heaps of reward for Vazquez, calling him one of many “best catchers” within the American League. To hear from Cora, take a look at the “Red Sox Extra Innings” video above, offered by W.B. Mason. Thumbnail picture by way of Brian Fluharty/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com
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Kris Bryant’s struggles for Cubs made worse by sizzling Christian
It’s one factor for the Cubs’ Kris Bryant to be slumping. It’s one other for him to be slumping whereas the Brewers’ Christian Yelich is setting the world on hearth. There’s no means Bryant can cover his .230 batting common or his one lonesome house run. Not in Chicago. Not after his struggles final season. Not with a lot handwringing basically over What’s Wrong With the Cubs. And definitely not after the 39 house runs he hit in 2016. But with Yelich hitting .353 and pounding 13 homers in his first 23 video games, the highlight educated on Bryant’s troubles feels prefer it’s powered by Niagara Falls. And the Cubs and Brewers being National League Central rivals turbo
Brewers’ Christian Yelich Ties MLB Record With Fourth Home
Major League Baseball’s 2018 National League MVP is off to a scorching begin this season for the Milwaukee Brewers. Christian Yelich hit his fourth house run in as many video games to start out the 2019 season Sunday, tying an MLB report. Take a have a look at No. four in opposition to the St. Louis Cardinals: Other MLB gamers who've completed the feat embody Trevor Story (2016), Chris Davis (2013), Nelson Cruz (2011), Mark McGwire (1998) and Willie Mays (1971). Yelich joined some elite firm in his newest feat, and has vastly improved since being traded from the Miami Marlins in 2017. The 27-year-old was a first-time All-Star, gained the NL Silver Slugger Award and the NL Hank Aaron Award in
Mookie Betts, Christian Vazquez Not Making Excuses After Loss to Mariners
The Boston Red Sox fell of their season opener, however however weren’t making any excuses after the sport. Mookie Betts and Christian Vazquez said that it’s a protracted season and so they’ll must bounce again from Thursday’s 12-Four loss to the Mariners after they tackle Seattle on Friday within the second sport of the Sox’s 2019 slate. The reigning AL MVP gave credit score to Seattle, however stated the Red Sox had some missed alternatives that they might want to capitalize on transferring ahead. To hear from Betts and Vazquez following the loss, take a look at the “NESN Sports Today” video above, introduced by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Red Sox Sign Catcher Christian Vazquez To Three-Year Contract Extension
Get used to seeing Christian Vazquez behind the plate at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox on Saturday signed the 27-year-old catcher to a three-year contract extension. The deal runs through the 2021 season and has a club option for the 2022 season. Prior to signing the extension, Vazquez was due for arbitration in 2019 and 2020, and was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2021. In addition to signing the contract, Vazquez offered to make an annual donation to the Red Sox Foundation. Here are the terms of the deal, per the Boston Herald’s Jason Mastrodonato: Perhaps the best defensive catcher in Major League Baseball,... NESN.com
Red Sox Wrap: Christian Vazquez’s Monster Homer Gives Boston 8-7 Win Vs. Yankees
BOSTON — There wasn’t a dull moment in the Red Sox’s series against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Sunday’s thriller was full of dingers and some exciting offense — at the expense of the pitching, though — and this one ultimately went to the Red Sox thanks to a two-run homer off the bat of catcher Christian Vazquez to give Boston an 8-7 win. Red Sox starter David Price struggled again, but he still ended up getting credit for the win in Boston’s sweep of the Yankees. Here’s how it all went down. GAME IN A WORDWild. It’s hard to get more exciting than Red Sox-Yankees, and this game lived ...