Rick Porcello experienced some ups and downs in his surprising start Friday night. Porcello, who took the mound after David Price went on the disabled list, lasted seven innings, but he allowed four earned runs on two home runs in the Boston Red Sox’s 4-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park. It also was his 14th loss of the season, as he’s struggled to return to his 2016 Cy Young form. To hear what Porcello said about his performance and the changes to the Red Sox’s rotation, watch the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. ... NESN.com
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Rick Porcello Pitches Well For Red Sox Despite Taking Loss Vs. Angels
Share this: Rick Porcello didn’t pitch poorly Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, but he still took the loss after the Red Sox offense couldn’t provide much run support in a 3-2 defeat in Anaheim. Porcello gave up three earned runs, struck out six and walked one over eight innings. Check out his take on the loss in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. Share this: Related NESN.com Stories Source link
Red Sox’s Marathon Loss To Yankees ‘As Bad As It Gets’ Before Doubleheader
Share this: The Boston Red Sox lost a marathon game to the New York Yankees on Saturday at Fenway Park, and that could cause some issues going forward. The Red Sox fell 4-1 in 16 innings and used every pitcher in their bullpen as well as starter Doug Fister, who took the loss. Boston and New York will play a doubleheader Sunday, meaning that Saturday’s 16-inning affair puts both teams in a difficult spot, especially when it comes to their bullpens. NESN’s Dennis Eckersley discussed what the marathon loss will mean for Sunday’s double dip, as well as Chris Sale’s dominant start against the Yankees. To hear what Eckersley had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United
LeBron James Loses Patience With Reporter After Foolish Question On NBA Finals
Share this: LeBron James was in no mood for mindless questions Sunday night. After the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a second straight loss to the Golden State Warriors to open the NBA Finals, James was asked to envision a scenario in which Cleveland didn’t protect home court. This, of course, would mean a Warriors series sweep, which James reminded the reporter in belittling fashion. And judging by how the first two games of the series have panned out, a Golden State series win in four games looks like a distinct possibility. Thumbnail photo via Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
LeBron James Loses Patience With Reporter After Foolish Question
LeBron James was in no mood for mindless questions Sunday night. After the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a second straight loss to the Golden State Warriors to open the NBA Finals, James was asked to envision a scenario in which Cleveland didn’t protect home court. This, of course, would mean a Warriors series sweep, which James reminded the reporter in belittling fashion. And judging by how the first two games of the series have panned out, a Golden State series win in four games looks like a distinct possibility. Thumbnail photo via Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports Images
David Price’s Season Debut Goes Well For Red Sox Despite Team’s Loss Vs. White Sox
A familiar face returned to the mound Monday for the Boston Red Sox. Left-handed starter David Price made his first start of the 2017 season after an elbow injury sidelined him for most of the first two months, and start No. 1 was a solid debut, although Boston lost 5-4 to the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Hear what Price had to say about his performance in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. ... NESN.com
Are Cavs Mocking Celtics On Twitter Morning After Game 2 Blowout Win?
Share this: Are the Boston Celtics’ struggles in the Eastern Conference finals now a laughing matter? That seems to be the case Saturday after the Cleveland Cavaliers posted a provocative message on Twitter, the morning after their blowout win over the Celtics in Game 2. The photo features forward J.R. Smith and center Tristan Thompson appear laughing at the caption. Cleveland raced to a 2-0 series lead with the 130-86 rout. The loss was the Celtics’ worst postseason setback in 22 years and second-heaviest of all time. Most already are counting Boston out of NBA Finals contention, but it’s probably too soon for Cleveland to start laughing about it. The teams will meet at 8:30 p.m. ET on Sunday night at Quicken Loans Arena in Game