Chris Sale Relishes Pitching In Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry At Fenway Park

Share this: Chris Sale has been phenomenal so far for the Boston Red Sox, and he’s brought his game to another level when the Red Sox’s biggest rival is on the other side of the diamond. In two starts against the New York Yankees this season, Sale has given up two runs on 11 hits while striking out 23 batters in 15 2/3 innings. While Sale got a no-decision in Boston’s 4-1 loss Saturday at Fenway Park, the Red Sox ace loves pitching against the Yankees in front of the Fenway Faithful. To hear Sale discuss his outing and the rivalry, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo via Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Sports Images Related NESN.com Stories Source

Andrew Benintendi Excited To Deliver Game-Winning Hit For Red Sox

Share this: The Texas Rangers elected to face Andrew Benintendi instead of Dustin Pedroia with the game on the line Monday night, and they paid the price. The Rangers and Boston Red Sox were tied in the 11th inning when Texas intentionally walked Pedroia to face Benintendi with the bases loaded and one out. Benintendi dumped a two-run single over the head of Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus to give the Red Sox a 7-5 victory at Globe Life Park. To hear what Benintendi had to say about the hit, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo via Adam Hunger/USA TODAY Sports Images Related NESN.com Stories Source link

Mookie Betts Has Historic Day In Red Sox’s Clubbing Of Blue Jays

Share this: Mookie Betts had a huge day Sunday at Rogers Centre. The Boston Red Sox right fielder went 4-for-6 with two home runs and eight RBIs in Boston’s 15-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays and is hitting .483 over his past seven games. Betts became the first leadoff hitter in Red Sox history to record eight RBIs in a game since RBIs became an official stat in 1920, and he also joined Nomar Garciaparra as the only other member of the Red Sox to record multiple games with eight RBIs in his career. To hear Betts discuss his monster day at the dish, check out the video above from ‘Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo via Dan Hamilton/USA TODAY

Chris Sale Gives Credit To Red Sox’s Offense For Win Over Blue Jays

Share this: Chris Sale picked up his 11th win of the season Saturday afternoon in Toronto. The Boston Red Sox left-hander was brilliant, allowing four hits while striking out 11 in seven shutout innings in the Red Sox’s 7-1 win over the Blue Jays Sale is on pace to put up historic numbers during his first season in Boston, but the lefty is quick to give all the credit to his family, his teammates and the organization. To hear Sale discuss his outing, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo via Neville E. Guard/USA TODAY Sports Images Related NESN.com Stories Source link

Red Sox Have Big Weekend Ahead With Three-Game Road Series Vs. Astros

Share this: Despite the sour ending to their four-game home-and-home series with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Boston Red Sox still won three out of four contests. But this weekend presents a whole different challenge for the Sox. Boston will be in Houston this weekend for a three-game set against the Major League Baseball-leading Houston Astros. You can hear a preview of the series, including the pitching matchups, in the video from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino, above. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

Hector Velazquez Earns First Career MLB Win As Red Sox Beat Phillies

Share this: Hector Velazquez came in for injured Red Sox starter Brian Johnson and helped Boston beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night. Velazquez walked one, struck out two and gave up only one hit over 3 1/3 scoreless innings of relief, which was enough to earn his first career Major League win. To hear Velazquez talk about the victory, check out the “Red Sox Final” video above, presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo via Eric Hartline/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

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