Pitching duels and slugfests come round typically in Major League Baseball, however which is extra thrilling? While watching house run after house run being hit definitely is enjoyable, is it extra thrilling to observe than two pitchers hold the runs to a minimal? That’s the query requested in Tuesday’s Dunkin’ ballot. To see the outcomes of the query, try the video above. Thumbnail photograph through Jesse Johnson/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com
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Red Sox Notes: Rick Porcello, Alex Cora React To Pitcher’s Three-Run Double
Show of hands: Entering Monday’s game, who had Rick Porcello as the Boston Red Sox’s most important offensive contributor? Of course, such a belief would have been nonsense in the first place, but coupled with the fact that the Sox were facing Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer, such a notion would’ve bordered the line of lunacy. But there it was, the Nats intentionally walked Jackie Bradley Jr. to load the bases and get to Porcello, and he responded by launching a ball to deep left field on an 0-2 count to empty the bases. Given the Red Sox ultimately won 4-3, it’s clear how important the double was to the eventual result of the
Red Sox Release Spring Training Schedule; Pitchers, Catchers Report Feb. 14
We’re just over three months away from the unofficial start of the 2017 Boston Red Sox season. The Red Sox on Friday released their 37-game spring training schedule, which includes a pre-World Baseball Classic tuneup game against Team USA. Red Sox pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to the team’s facility in Fort Myers, Fla., on Feb. 14, with the club’s first full-squad workout set to take place three days later. Here is the Red Sox’s full spring training schedule. All Boston home games will be played at JetBlue Park. Feb. 23 vs. NortheasternFeb. 24 vs. New York MetsFeb. 25 vs. Minnesota TwinsFeb. 26 at Ta... NESN.com