Share this: Chris Sale hasn’t been quite as dominant lately as he was in his first several starts as a member of Boston Red Sox. Ahead of Sale’s 12th start for Boston, NESN’s Steve Lyons explained what’s been behind this slight dip in effectiveness Sunday on “Red Sox First Pitch,” presented by Men’s Wearhouse. As Lyons sees it, opposing hitters are beginning to get a read on Sale. They’re swinging earlier in counts against the All-Star left-hander, which Lyons believes has contributed to his moderate decline in strikeout numbers. That’s not to say Sale is struggling — far from it. He’s completed seven or more innings in nine of his first 11 starts and ranks fifth in the American League with a 2.77
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Jackie Bradley Jr. Cites Lack Of Aggressiveness As Factor In Red Sox Loss
Share this: The Boston Red Sox’s bats have seen better days. Boston’s offense struggled mightily Friday night against the Baltimore Orioles, as it only had four hits in a 3-2 loss at Camden Yards. Orioles starter Alec Asher stymied the Red Sox over 6 1/3 innings of work, only allowing the two runs on three hits with five strikeouts. Jackie Bradley Jr. thinks the Sox might have been a little too patient with Asher, who pounded the strike zone throughout his outing. To hear more from Bradley, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo via Jeff Curry/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Don Sweeney, Bruins Preparing For Upcoming NHL Draft At Scouting Combine
Share this: The hockey season almost is over with the Stanley Cup Final underway, but the hard work never stops in the NHL. That includes for the league’s general managers, who currently are looking into building their 2017-18 teams, including through the upcoming NHL draft. One of those GMs is the Boston Bruins’ Don Sweeney, who Friday talked about the draft and more in the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Mayor Walsh, Tim Wakefield Discuss What Makes Winning Team At Courtyard Innovati…
Share this: Boston mayor Marty Walsh and former Red Sox pitcher and current NESN analyst Tim Wakefield sat down at the Courtyard Innovation Festival on Thursday to talk about Boston’s recent World Series-winning teams and more. Walsh asked Wakefield if chemistry or talent is more important for a winning team. Find out Wakefield’s answer in the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo via David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
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
Rick Porcello ‘Would Like To Be More Consistent’ After Loss To Mariners
Share this: The Boston Red Sox were unable to extend their winning streak Sunday as they fell 5-0 to the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park. Red Sox ace Rick Porcello surrendered two runs on 11 hits in 6 1/3 innings work, and has yet to replicate the Cy Young performance he put forth during the 2016 season. To hear Porcello and manager John Farrell break down the start, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Eduardo Rodriguez Finds Groove With Seven Straight Quality Starts For Red Sox
Share this: The Red Sox defeated the Seattle Mariners 3-0 on Friday night at Fenway Park, as Eduardo Rodriguez pitched his seventh straight quality start for Boston. Rodriguez improved to 4-1 this season after allowing only five hits while striking out four in six shutout innings. After the game, Rodriguez said it has been a great help having fellow left-handers Chris Sale and David Price to learn from. To hear more from Rodriguez, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo from Mark L. Baer/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link