Share this: The Boston Red Sox’s champagne celebration Wednesday was strange. There’s no denying that. Boston won its second American League East title in the last four seasons, despite squandering a three-run lead over the New York Yankees and losing 5-3 in one of the worst ways possible. The Red Sox’s usually lights-out closer Craig Kimbrel couldn’t record an out through 28 pitches, loading the bases for Joe Kelly, who gave up a two-out walk-off grand slam to Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira. But the Red Sox still deserve to celebrate. It’s all about perspective for the 2016 Red Sox. This time last season, they had some promising young players, but they still were last place in the division before an eventual 78-84 finish. And
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MLB Postseason Picture: Red Sox Would Play Indians If Season Ended Monday
Share this: The Boston Red Sox had an opportunity to clinch the American League East on Tuesday night in the Bronx, but the New York Yankees continued to play spoiler. A night after New York came from behind to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays and cut Boston’s magic number to clinch the AL East to just one, the Yankees struck again with three home runs off Red Sox ace David Price to take home a 6-4 victory. That, combined with Toronto’s victory over the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers’ victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, means no champagne was popped in the Red Sox clubhouse. Boston now trails the Rangers by a game for the best record in the AL. They still sit
Mookie Betts Breaks Out ‘Jump On It’ Dance After Red Sox Beat Rays
Share this: Another day, another victory dance. The Boston Red Sox’s outfielders have given fans something to look forward to after every win thanks to their creative celebratory dances. And just one night after Mookie Betts debuted “The Carlton,” the right fielder moved on to the “Jump On It” dance after Saturday’s 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The dance goes with The Sugarhill Gang’s “Apache” and also was featured in an episode of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” so it looks as though Betts is sticking to a theme. He might need to think of a few more dances, though, as the Red Sox are riding a 10-game win streak. Thumbnail photo via Jake Roth/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Red Sox Notes: Rick Porcello First Boston Pitcher To Win 22 Games Since Pedro Ma…
Share this: In case you haven’t heard, this Rick Porcello guy has been having a pretty good season. The Red Sox starter helped lead Boston to its 10th straight win Saturday with a 6-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. And because Porcello earned the decision, he became the first Red Sox pitcher to win 22 games since Pedro Martinez won 23 in 1999. Now, no one is about to compare Porcello to Martinez. The latter had a ridiculous 1999 season, during which he went 23-4 with a 2.07 ERA and a whopping 313 strikeouts to win the American League Cy Young Award. But Porcello is in the running for this year’s award and isn’t doing too shabby himself at 22-4
David Price Reveals His AL Cy Young Winner; Red Sox Fans Probably Agree
Share this: David Price went to bat for his teammate Tuesday. While many probably expected Price to be in the American League Cy Young discussion this year, a slow start threatened to derail the left-hander’s first season in Boston. That doesn’t mean a Red Sox pitcher won’t bring home the hardware, though, as Rick Porcello is a serious contender for the award. Price wants the world to know. I haven't done my due diligence for my teammate and it's well over due…RICK PORCELLO for cy!! Last night should have solidified that #RPCY — David Price (@DAVIDprice24) September 20, 2016 Porcello tossed a complete game Monday as the Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-2. The right-hander now is 21-4 with a 3.08 ERA over 210 2/2
Red Sox Notes: Four-Game Sweep Of Yankees Gives Boston Momentum In Division Race
BOSTON — The Red Sox are clicking at the perfect time. After completing a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees with a 5-4 win Sunday, the Red Sox have a stronger hold on first place in the American League East. They’re three games ahead of the Baltimore Orioles and four games ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays, and it’s greatly improved the mood in the clubhouse. “Four game series are difficult,” Red Sox manager John Farrell said after Sunday’s win. “To take all four and three of them in comeback fashion, that says so much about that team down in the clubhouse. There’s never any feeling of we’re out of it. There’s never
Red Sox Wrap: Hanley Ramirez Lifts Boston To 5-4 Comeback Win Vs. Yankees
Share this: BOSTON — It doesn’t get much more exciting than meaningful September baseball. The Red Sox finished out a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees on Sunday night despite a rough outing from starter Drew Pomeranz. The lefty put Boston in a four-run hole, but Hanley Ramirez did most of the work after that, crushing two homers to eventually give the Red Sox a 5-4 come-from-behind win. Here’s how it all went down. GAME IN A WORDHanley. When you score most of your team’s runs with two homers, you get to be the word of the game. IT WAS OVER WHEN …Koji Uehara finished out the ninth. Despite the exciting offense from the Red Sox, they still had only a one-run lead. Uehara kept it in tact,