And Europe's in-form side is?Bayern and Manchester City both had claims until their 100% starts to the season ended over the space of 24 hours before the international break. The English club can at least console themselves that, at ten matches, their winning start to 2016/17 lasted longest. So who does that leave? Real Madrid loom large having gone 21 games without suffering the pain of defeat, since April's 2-0 loss at Wolfsburg (one of only two reverses in 37 outings under Zinédine Zidane). They have subsequently won 15 and drawn six.However, the UEFA Champions League team on the longest
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Red Sox Notes: Boston’s Offense Gets Fooled By Cleveland’s Pitching In ALDS Game…
Share this: The Boston Red Sox’s strong suit going into the playoffs was their offense, but that’s not how it worked out Thursday. The Red Sox dropped Game 1 of their American League Division Series against the Cleveland Indians 5-4, partly because of a lackluster performance from starter Rick Porcello, who gave up three solo home runs in the third inning. However, the offense really didn’t do Porcello any favors. The Red Sox were swinging at everything and especially had trouble with breaking balls. The Indians’ pitching staff generated a whopping 28 swing-and-misses, and 18 of them were on breaking pitches. Eleven of the Red Sox’s 14 strikeouts were swinging, too, with seven of those coming on breaking balls. And not all of
Red Sox Notes: David Price’s Rough Outing Still Is No Reason To Panic
Share this: Those hoping David Price and the Boston Red Sox never would lose again were sorely disappointed Tuesday. It was a night of broken streaks in the Bronx, as the New York Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-4 to end Boston’s 11-game run while also handing Price his first loss in his last 10 starts. Price’s outing was anything but pretty. He gave up six runs in 6 1/3 innings and tied a season high with 12 hits allowed, three of which were home runs. It was the fourth consecutive start he’s allowed at least one homer, and he’s surrendered six in that span after allowing just one in his prior four starts. “To have a chance to clinch the division for us here, it’s not acceptable,”
Red Sox Notes: Clay Buchholz Rewarding Boston’s Patience During Stretch Run
Share this: To say Clay Buchholz’s 2016 season has been a roller coaster would be an insult to roller coasters. The Red Sox right-hander has had some up-and-down campaigns in Boston, but this year has been especially tumultuous, featuring a rough first two months and three separate stints in the bullpen. Roller coasters also have high points, though, and Buchholz certainly is on one now. Buchholz delivered another solid start for the Red Sox on Wednesday night, limiting the Baltimore Orioles to one run on just three hits over seven innings at Camden Yards to lift Boston to its seventh consecutive win. “He never let the game speed up on him,” Red Sox manager John Farrell said after the game, as aired on NESN’s
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
Eduardo Rodriguez Rebounds From Rough Start With Solid Outing Vs. Orioles
Share this: Eduardo Rodriguez’s last two starts couldn’t have been more different. Rodriguez only last 2 1/3 innings against the New York Yankees on Sept. 15, but he rebounded Tuesday with a solid outing against the Baltimore Orioles. He allowed only two earned runs on four hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings in Boston’s 5-2 win over the Orioles at Camden Yards. Hear what Rodriguez said about his performance in the video from “Red Sox Final” above. Thumbnail photo via Evan Habeeb/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Red Sox Notes: Clay Buchholz Bouncing Back At Perfect Time For Boston
Share this: BOSTON — It’s something that you never would have expected to hear after the first half of the season, but the Red Sox are getting accustomed to winning when Clay Buchholz is on the mound. Buchholz was 2-5 with a 6.35 ERA to start the season before he was relegated to the bullpen at the end of May. But since the right-hander has slotted back into the rotation in August after injuries to Steven Wright and later Eduardo Rodriguez, he’s been consistently good, winning all his decisions and giving up no more than three runs in five of his six starts. His last start against the Toronto Blue Jays was a dud, but Buchholz came up big Friday in a 7-4