Share this: Bad umpiring is nothing new for CB Bucknor, but he outdid even himself Tuesday night. The Washington Nationals were up 3-1 on the Braves in Atlanta in the bottom of the ninth inning when reliever Shawn Kelley came in to try to get the Nats out of a one-out, bases-loaded jam. Kelley got Braves left fielder Emilio Bonifacio on a flyout, and the right-hander seemed to strike out third baseman Chase d’Arnaud swinging in the next at-bat. It was a wide miss, but Bucknor apparently thought he caught a piece of it and called it a foul tip after convening with the rest of the umpires. That wasn’t even Bucknor’s only bad call of the night, as he whiffed on calling Nats left
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Brian Johnson, Mookie Betts Reunite To Lift Red Sox In 8-7 Win Over Blue Jays
Share this: The Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-7 on Tuesday night to extend their win streak to four games and earn pitcher Brian Johnson his first major-league win. Johnson and outfielder Mookie Betts were teammates in the Red Sox farm system and reminisced about their days together in the minor leagues before the game. Betts hit his first home run of the 2017 season, and after the game, Johnson talked about how “wonderful” it is to see Betts have success in the majors. To hear more from Johnson, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final Live,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo from John E. Sokolowski/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Celtics Notes: Rajon Rondo Dazzles In Bulls’ Game 2 Win Over Celtics
Share this: BOSTON — The playoffs are not a new stage for Rajon Rondo. The Chicago Bulls point guard has a bevy of postseason experience, most coming from his nine seasons with the Boston Celtics, with whom he won an NBA championship in 2008. Rondo seems to bring his A-game when the lights shine brightest, and that certainly was the case in the Bulls’ 111-97 Game 2 win over the Celtics at TD Garden on Tuesday night. The veteran point guard stuffed the stat sheet in Game 2, scoring 11 points to go along with 14 assists and nine rebounds. Not only was Rondo spectacular on the offensive end, he also took on the tough task of guarding Isaiah Thomas. He did a respectable job
Penguins Vs. Blue Jackets Live Stream: Watch NHL Playoffs Game 3 Online
Share this: The Pittsburgh Penguins dominated the first two games of their first-round playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and now the action shifts to Nationwide Arena in Columbus for Game 3. The Blue Jackets are desperate for a win because an 0-3 series deficit to the defending Stanley Cup champions is pretty much the worst possible position to be in. Here’s how to watch Penguins vs. Blue Jackets online. When: Sunday, April 16 at 6 p.m. ETLive Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra Thumbnail photo via Charles LeClaire/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Red Sox Notes: Boston Newcomers Putting In Work Amid Slow Offensive Start
Share this: The Boston Red Sox’s normally red-hot offense has been a little cold to begin the 2017 season, but that hasn’t been the case for Boston’s newest additions. Various ailments and injuries have prevented a handful the Red Sox’s best hitters from playing at their highest level in the first 11 games, with Andrew Benintendi currently batting .238, Mookie Betts batting .250 and Hanley Ramirez batting .241 after all three hitters went 0-for-4 in Boston’s 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. But while that trio was expected to be a big part of continuing the Red Sox’s offensive production without David Ortiz, the guy who actually “replaced” Big Papi has been exceeding expectations. Mitch Moreland went 3-for-4 on Saturday
Red Sox’s Pitching Staff Off To Better Start Than Last Season
Share this: Despite ugly performances from Steven Wright and Rick Porcello this week, the Boston Red Sox’s pitching staff already is off to a better start 10 games into the season compared to last year’s campaign. Through 10 games in 2017, the Red Sox offensive numbers are down from a year ago, but their pitching has improved and is trending in the right direction. The team currently has a 4.40 ERA compared to a 4.81 ERA through their first 10 games of 2016. The addition of Chris Sale certainly has helped the cause, and it should get even better when David Price returns. For more on the Red Sox pitching staff, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail
Despite Ugly Loss Friday Night, Red Sox Pitching Off To A Good Start
Despite the performance by Rick Porcello and the Red Sox on Friday night, the pitching is already off to a better start 10 games into the season compared to last season. Through 10 games in 2017, the Red Sox offensive numbers are down from a year ago, but their pitching has improved and is trending in the right direction. The team currently has a 4.40 ERA compared to a 4.81 ERA through their first 10 games of 2016. The addition of Chris Sale has certainly helped and should get even better when David Price returns. For more on the Red Sox pitching staff, check out the video above from “Red Sox