Share this: After 24 consecutive scoreless frames, the Boston Red Sox finally broke through in the third inning on Sunday night against the New York Yankees. The Red Sox and Yankees were locked in a scoreless tie in Game 2 of their Sunday doubleheader when Mookie Betts stepped to the plate with a runner on first against Masahiro Tanaka. And the Red Sox All-Star right fielder absolutely crushed a 1-1 fastball over the Green Monster to put the Sox up 2-0. The home run was Betts’ 17th of the year. It had been a long 48 hours for the Red Sox’s offense, but Betts’ monster shot should inject some life into Boston’s bats. Thumbnail photo via Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports Images Related NESN.com Stories Source link
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Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s Iconic Wrangler Paint Scheme Returning To Darlington
Every team will run throwback paint schemes at Darlington Raceway on Sept. 3, but it’s already clear that Richard Childress Racing will steal the show. RCR drivers Austin Dillon and Ryan Newman will honor NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr’s iconic blue and yellow Wrangler paint scheme in the Bojangles’ Southern 500, the team announced Wednesday. “The Intimidator” ran plan plenty of classic paint jobs throughout his historic career, but few, if any, are as sharp as the one we’ll see this fall. Watch RCR’s tongue-and-cheek announcement in the video below: It’s a fitting choice, as the scheme was on Earnhardt’s No. 3 when he won his... NESN.com
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
Drew Pomeranz Has Strong Outing For Red Sox In Boston’s Win Vs. Astros
Share this: Drew Pomeranz didn’t get the win Friday night, but he pitched well enough to in his team’s 2-1 win at Minute Maid Park. The Boston Red Sox left-hander ran into some trouble in the seventh inning when he allowed a run, but he otherwise had a strong outing. He allowed the one earned run on four hits with three walks and four strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings. Hear what Pomeranz and manager John Farrell said about the left-hander’s performance in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. More Stories Source link
Red Sox Wrap: Mookie Betts, Drew Pomeranz Lift Boston To Win Vs. Astros
The Houston Astros have the best record in Major League Baseball, but the Boston Red Sox have Mookie Betts. And Betts was the difference Friday night in Game 1 of the three-game series at Minute Maid Park. Betts’ solo home run in the top of the eighth inning lifted the Red Sox to a 2-1 win over the Astros, and the right fielder also scored the Sox’s other run and saved one with his arm. Drew Pomeranz, meanwhile, had a strong outing on the mound against the best team in baseball. With the win, Boston improves to 38-29, while Houston falls to 45-23. Here’s how it all went down. GAME IN A WORDMookie.
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
Red Sox Extend Winning Streak; Xander Bogaerts Launches First Home Run Of 2017
Share this: The Boston Red Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 6-2 Thursday night to extend Boston’s winning streak to four games, matching the team’s longest winning streak of 2017. Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the third inning for his first home run of the 2017 season. After the game Bogaerts acknowledged that it has been a while since he hit his last home run and said it “was a good feeling.” To hear more from Bogaerts after the game, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino. Thumbnail photo from David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link