Share this: Just because Yoan Moncada has struggled to make contact with the baseball in his first few major league games doesn’t mean that’s the player he’ll be for his entire career. The Boston Red Sox third baseman has been striking out a lot in his first four big league games — seven times in his last seven at-bats, to be specific — and for that reason Travis Shaw started at third Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. But Red Sox manager John Farrell made it clear Wednesday on WEEI’s “Dale & Holley” that Moncada isn’t a lost cause. “I don’t know that we can sit here (Wednesday) and after what’s it been, 15 at-bats, that this is who he’s going to be,” Farrell said. “There’s
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Portugal and France founder in opening qualifiers
European champions Portugal defeated 2-0 in SwitzerlandBeaten finalists France held to 0-0 draw in BelarusRomelu Lukaku strikes twice as Belgium make positive startAll of the matchday one resultsNext games in these groups: Friday 7 OctoberGroup ASweden 1-1 NetherlandsHonours were even at the Friends Arena in Jan Andersson's first competitive game as Sweden coach. Marcus Berg chipped in off the underside of the bar in the moments before half-time, but Wesley Sneijder's strike midwa... UEFA.com - News
Red Sox Wrap: Boston’s Offense Can’t Heat Up Again In 2-1 Loss To Padres
Share this: Another day, another poor offensive showing for Boston. The Red Sox dropped their second consecutive one-run game Monday against the San Diego Padres in what was a good day for starter Drew Pomeranz and his relievers but a rough one for Boston’s hitters. Padres starter Edwin Jackson struck out 11 Red Sox, and their relievers struck out three more as Boston’s bats went cold again after losing to the Oakland Athletics 1-0 on Sunday. And not even David Ortiz could save the Red Sox this time. Here’s how the game unfolded. GAME IN A WORDSlump. The Red Sox’s powerful offense has been anything but over the past two games. In Boston’s last 18 innings, the team has scored one run. IT WAS OVER WHEN …The Red Sox
Red Sox Notes: Andrew Benintendi Ahead Of Schedule In Recovery From Knee Injury
Share this: There was, in fact, good news for the Boston Red Sox on Monday after they dropped the first game of their series against the San Diego Padres. Left fielder Andrew Benintendi’s rehab from a left knee sprain he suffered Aug. 24 against the Tampa Bay Rays is progressing faster than the Red Sox expected, MLB.com’s Ian Browne reported Monday. Benintendi will get a new knee brace Tuesday. “He went through a number of things here (Monday), rehab-wise,” Red Sox manager John Farrell said before Monday’s 2-1 loss. “The increase in running — he ran on the back edge of the infield here roughly at 80 to 85 percent intensity. He hit in the cage. He’s going to hit in the fourth group
Red Sox Notes: Missed Scoring Opportunities Doom Boston In Loss To A’s
Share this: The Red Sox and Oakland Athletics both were scoreless through eight innings Sunday, but the Red Sox didn’t have the excuse of being no-hit. Eduardo Rodriguez pitched a phenomenal game in the Red Sox’s series finale against the A’s, holding them to one hit over eight strong innings. Boston put hits on the board as the lefty spun a gem, but as has been the case in many close games this season, the Red Sox couldn’t translate them into runs in their 1-0 loss. The popular opinion might be to blame closer Craig Kimbrel, who walked Danny Valencia and gave up a double to Khris Davis to start and end the bottom of the ninth inning. But an error by Brock Holt
Red Sox Notes: Boston In First-Place Tie With Blue Jays After Rout Of A’s
Share this: The Boston Red Sox demolished the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, and it earned them a share of first place in the American League East. The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 7-5 while the Red Sox cruised to their third straight win in an 11-2 drubbing of the A’s. After those results, the Red Sox and Jays sit dead-even atop the AL East with 76-59 records, with the Baltimore Orioles knocking on the back door just two games behind. However, the Red Sox don’t want to celebrate just yet. The Major League Baseball schedule typically loads teams up with division games in September, and that’s no different in 2016. The Red Sox have a full slate of inter-division competition over
Red Sox Notes: Boston Pulls Into First-Place Tie With Blue Jays After Rout Of A’s
The Boston Red Sox demolished the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, and it earned them a share of first place in the American League East. The Toronto Blue Jays lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 7-5 while the Red Sox cruised to their third straight win in an 11-2 drubbing of the A’s. So, at 76-59, the Red Sox and Jays sit dead-even atop the AL East with the Baltimore Orioles knocking on the back door just two games behind. However, the Red Sox don’t want to celebrate just yet. The Major League Baseball schedule typically loads teams up with division games in September, and that’s no different in 2016. The Red Sox —