On a night when he got the start because of his defense, Josh Rutledge made the most of his time at the plate. The Boston Red Sox third baseman got the start Saturday night against the Detroit Tigers because he is reliable with the glove, and Pablo Sandoval has struggled with routine plays this season. With Chris Sale on the mound for Boston, it seemed prudent for manager John Farrell to start Rutledge after Sandoval struggled in the field behind lefty Brian Johnson on Friday night. But while Rutledge did his job in the field during the Red Sox’s 11-3 win at Fenway Park on Saturday, he made his presence known with his
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Red Sox’s Dustin Pedroia ‘Excited’ To Be Back After 10-Day DL Stint
Share this: Dustin Pedroia is one of baseball’s fiercest competitors, so you know he hates sitting on the sideline. Unfortunately for Pedroia, that’s what he had to do as he served a 10-day disabled list stint with a wrist injury. The Boston Red Sox welcomed Pedroia back Friday, though, and his return helped the Sox pick up a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers. Pedroia, as you could imagine, is “excited” to be back and is looking forward to trying to help his team string together some victories. To hear more from Pedroia, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images 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
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
Red Sox Vs. Mariners Lineup: Rick Porcello Aims To Extend Boston’s Streak
The Boston Red Sox haven’t lost in over a week, and they’ll send their Cy Young winner to the mound Sunday to try to keep their winning streak going. Rick Porcello gets the start for Boston’s series finale against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park, as the Red Sox go for the series sweep after winning 6-0 on Saturday. The Sox have won six games in a row dating to last Saturday, the longest active streak in the majors. Porcello has struggled a bit lately, allowing a total of 11 runs over his last four starts. The right-hander pitched well in his last start against Seattle, though, striking out eight Mariners over eight innings on
Red Sox Notes: Boston Finding Multiple Ways To Win Games During Streak
Share this: The Boston Red Sox are playing some of their best baseball of the year, and it has resulted in their longest winning streak of the season. The Sox have won five consecutive games thanks to a 3-0 win Friday night over the Seattle Mariners. Boston had lost three in a row to the Athletics before the recent successful stretch, but it left Oakland with a win in the series finale and has won four straight at Fenway Park. And the Sox haven’t been relying on just one aspect of their game to win, which manager John Farrell is pleased about. “There’s been different ways we’ve done it,” Farrell said, as seen on NESN’s Red Sox postgame coverage. “It hasn’t been just outscoring by
The Red Sox Were Solid In All Areas In Boston’s 11-6 Win Vs. Rangers
Share this: The Boston Red Sox earned an 11-6 win against the Texas Rangers Tuesday night after a solid performance from Boston’s offense, defense, and pitching. The Red Sox put on a display of clutch hitting with two outs and stellar defense to defeat the red hot Rangers who had won 11 of their last 12 games entering Tuesday. After the game Red Sox shortstop Xander Boagaerts said Boston “had a good game all-around.” To hear more from Bogaerts, manager John Farrell, and pitcher Rick Porcello, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link