Hanley Ramirez’s absence from the Boston Red Sox’s lineup was short-lived. The first baseman left Thursday’s game against the New York Yankees after being hit by a Sonny Gray fastball on the wrist. Ramirez sat out Friday’s victory over the Baltimore Orioles, but is back Saturday for the second leg of the three-game series at Fenway Park. The Red Sox will look to continue their winning ways, as their 11-2 record is the best in the American League. The Orioles, meanwhile, will hope to right the ship after falling to 5-9 on the season. Boston infielder Eduardo Nunez will get the day off after clubbing a three-run homer in Friday’s win.... NESN.com
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Red Sox Notes: Eduardo Nunez, Rafael Devers Exceeding Expectations For Boston
The Boston Red Sox struggled mightily upon returning from the Major League Baseball All-Star break, and a lack of offense was one of the primary reasons why. The Red Sox simply couldn’t string multiple hits together, and scored three runs or less in seven of their first 14 games after the break. But the Red Sox’s bats suddenly have found a spark, in large part due to a 20-year-old prospect and a player acquired via trade that went fairly under the radar. Rafael Devers and Eduardo Nunez both have been red hot since arriving to Boston, and have helped the Sox post a three-game winning streak, with the latest victory coming in Thursday