Mookie Betts, Red Sox Get Off To Good Start In Weekend Series Vs. Astros

Share this: The Boston Red Sox took Game 1 of their big weekend series against the Major League Baseball-leading Houston Astros, and Mookie Betts was a big reason why. The Red Sox right fielder hit a home run, scored both Boston runs and saved a run with his arm in the Sox’s 2-1 win at Minute Maid Park. Hear what Betts had to say about his big game in the video from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino, above. Thumbnail photo via Erik Williams/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

Red Sox Ace Chris Sale Goes For Ninth Win Of 2017 In Phillies Series Finale

Share this: The Red Sox will send ace Chris Sale to the mound Friday night in Philadelphia as Boston aims for a four-game sweep of the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Sale owns an 8-2 record, a 2.97 ERA and 126 strikeouts in his first season with the Red Sox. For what to expect from Sale’s next outing, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Red Sox’s Bullpen Impresses During 6-5 Win Over Phillies At Fenway Park

Share this: The Boston Red Sox fell behind early Monday night, but their bullpen allowed them to come back. Dustin Pedroia’s second career walk-off hit gave the Red Sox a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night at Fenway Park. Boston’s bullpen tossed five scoreless innings to give the Red Sox an opportunity to grab the victory. To hear NESN’s Jerry Remy break down the win, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Red Sox, Drew Pomeranz Look To Sweep Tigers In Sunday Night Game At Fenway

Share this: The Boston Red Sox are off to a good start on their current homestand, and they can make it a clean sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Sunday night. The Sox have won the first two games of their weekend series against the Tigers at Fenway Park, and they’re scheduled to turn to Drew Pomeranz in the series finale. Hear more about the Red Sox’s upcoming schedule in the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Mitch Moreland Praises Red Sox For Grinding Out At-Bats In Friday’s Win

Share this: It wasn’t easy, but the Boston Red Sox picked up a 5-3 comeback victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night at Fenway Park. While Jackie Bradley Jr played the role of hero with his go-ahead home run, Mitch Moreland also had a fine night at the plate for the Red Sox. The first baseman went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double, as well as a game-tying RBI single in the eighth inning. After the game, Moreland praised his teammates for grinding out at-bats and creating opportunities, which helped lead Boston to a victory. To hear more from Moreland, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images More

Penguins One Win Away From Being First Repeat Stanley Cup Champion Since 1998

Share this: The Pittsburgh Penguins are one win away from becoming the first repeat Stanley Cup champion since the Detroit Red Wings in 1998. The Pens pushed the Nashville Predators to the brink of elimination Thursday night with a 6-0 rout in Game 5 at PPG Paints Arena. For highlights, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Andrew Benintendi Breaks Out Of Slump In Red Sox’s Win Over Orioles

Share this: Andrew Benintendi hadn’t hit a home run in 22 games entering Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. But the Red Sox left fielder broke out of his slump with two homers to highlight a 3-for-4 day at the plate in Boston’s 7-3 win. Check out the video above to hear NESN’s Jerry Remy break down Benintendi’s performance, as seen on “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link