Share this: The Boston Red Sox defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-1 Tuesday night to win eight of their last 10 games in the month of May. Drew Pomeranz pitched another gem for Boston, allowing one run on seven hits while striking out eight in seven innings of work. After Wednesday night’s win, the Red Sox finished the month of May 16-12 and have scored the most runs per game in Major League Baseball since May 6. For more on the Red Sox hot month of May, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo from Jesse Johnson/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
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Red Sox Notes: Chris Sale Still Happy Despite Poor Outing Vs. White Sox
Share this: Tuesday wasn’t just an ordinary start for Chris Sale. The left-hander, who played seven seasons with the White Sox, made his first return to Chicago since joining the Boston Red Sox. Sale wasn’t very sharp against his former club, as he allowed six runs (five earned) on 10 hits over a laborious five innings of work. The Boston bats would bail out Sale’s mediocre performance, though, as the visiting club belted six home runs en route to a 13-7 win at Guaranteed Rate Field. The lefty is one of the fiercest competitors the game has to offer and was by no means pleased with his performance Tuesday night. But Sale was more than appreciative of the offensive outburst, which kept his spirits
The Red Sox Were Solid In All Areas In Boston’s 11-6 Win Vs. Rangers
Share this: The Boston Red Sox earned an 11-6 win against the Texas Rangers Tuesday night after a solid performance from Boston’s offense, defense, and pitching. The Red Sox put on a display of clutch hitting with two outs and stellar defense to defeat the red hot Rangers who had won 11 of their last 12 games entering Tuesday. After the game Red Sox shortstop Xander Boagaerts said Boston “had a good game all-around.” To hear more from Bogaerts, manager John Farrell, and pitcher Rick Porcello, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Retired NFL Star Calvin Johnson Admits Hiding Concussion From Team Doctors
Share this: Add retired Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson to the list of NFL players who have hid a concussion from team doctors. Johnson recently said “of course” when asked if he ever hid a concussion from the Lions during his nine-year NFL career, per USA Today. “Guys get concussions, they don’t tell the coaches,” Johnson said Saturday following a football camp, per Dave Birkett of USA Today. “It happens. I don’t tell the coach sometimes cause I know I got a job to do. The team needs me out there on the field. And sometimes you allow that to jeopardize yourself, but that’s just the nature of the world.” Johnson missed nine of 144 games in his career, which is impressive given
Celtics Wrap: C’s Erase 21-Point Deficit, Stun Cavs With 111-108 Game 3 Win
Share this: The Boston Celtics seemed doomed in the Eastern Conference finals after the Cleveland Cavaliers earned two blowout victories at TD Garden. And Isaiah Thomas’ season-ending injury made the Celtics’ chances that much more difficult. But in a thrilling Game 3 at Quicken Loans Arena on Sunday night, the Celtics erased a 21-point deficit, capped off by an Avery Bradley game-winning 3-pointer to earn Boston a 111-108 win. While Bradley hit the big bucket, it was Marcus Smart who paced the Celtics to the comeback victory. The tenacious guard scored 27 points to go along with seven assists and five rebounds. Bradley finished with 20 points on the night, while Al Horford (16 points), Kelly Olynyk (15 points) and Jae Crowder (14
Four Things Celtics Must Do To Beat Wizards In Game 7, Reach East Finals
by Zack Cox on Mon, May 15, 2017 at 9:55AM 2,577 Share this: TD Garden will host its first NBA Game 7 since 2012 on Monday night as the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards battle for a spot in the Eastern Conference finals. Here are four things the Celtics will need to do to end the Wizards’ season and book a date with the Cleveland Cavaliers: Hold serveThis is an easy one. The home team has prevailed in every game in this series, with Boston winning Games 1, 2 and 5 at TD Garden by an average of 18 points per game. The Celtics also have history on their side, boasting the best Game 7 winning percentage (.724) in NBA history. They’ve lost three of
Celtics Notes: Isaiah Thomas, Boston Embracing Game 7 Challenge Vs. Wizards
Share this: The Boston Celtics were this close to winning Friday night’s Game 6 and advancing to the Eastern Conference finals, but John Wall and the Washington Wizards made sure there would be a Game 7 on Monday night. But despite the heartbreaking way the game ended for the C’s, they already were anticipating the opportunity ahead following the Wizards’ 92-91 win at Verizon Center. “That’s where all the great players make their name,” point guard Isaiah Thomas told reporters after the game, as transcribed by ESPN’s Chris Forsberg. “You gotta give it everything you’ve got. I guess, where legends are born. I’m excited. We couldn’t take care of business tonight, an unbelievable shot by John Wall. To have Game 7 back in Boston in