The Boston Red Sox checked out at halftime. For 4 1/2 innings Saturday, the Red Sox looked like a legitimate threat capable of riding a strong series against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium toward bigger and better things. Then, reality struck in the form of a Rick Porcello collapse and a 7-4 loss to the defending American League champs. The Red Sox blew a 4-1 lead en route to their 40th defeat of the season. They also lost both third baseman Pablo Sandoval and catcher Blake Swihart to injuries amid their meltdown, which fittingly was capped by David Ortiz being ejected in the seventh inning after arguing balls and strikes with
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Red Sox Notes: Dustin Pedroia, Brock Holt Set Tone At Top For Boston
by Zack Cox on Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 1:18AM BOSTON — The Red Sox received a great deal of pop from the top Friday night in their win over the Oakland A’s. Dustin Pedroia and Brock Holt, the Nos. 1 and 2 batters in Boston’s order, went a combined 5-for-8 with two doubles in the 4-2 victory, providing nearly half of the team’s 11 hits and scoring two of its four runs. “They did (set the tone),” manager John Farrell said. “Five hits combined, some good energy on the basepaths. Pedey, who’s had good success agains...
Red Sox Notes: Justin Masterson Credits ‘Luck’ For Own Offensive Effort
PHILADELPHIA — The Boston Red Sox avoided a losing streak Thursday. The Red Sox, who suffered a 4-2 loss Wednesday after an impressive Opening Day victory, jumped back into the win column by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in the series finale at Citizens Bank Park. Boston’s bats heated back up in the win, as the offense produced 11 hits against David Buchanan and Co. All six of the Red Sox’s runs were scored with two outs in the third inning. The Red Sox now travel to the Bronx for a three-game series against the New York Yankees. Let’s run down some additional notes from Thursday before shifting gears. — Justin...