Share this: Steven Wright’s 2016 season has been full of impressive milestones, but he entered Friday night in a bit of a recent funk. Consider his campaign back on track. The Boston Red Sox’s resident knuckleballer dazzled against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, allowing just four baserunners while striking out nine in a complete-game shutout that arguably was the best outing by a Red Sox starter this season. “He had a very good touch and feel for (his knuckleball),” manager John Farrell said of Wright, as aired on “NESN Sports Today.” “It never really got away from him for consecutive pitches. He repeated his delivery outstanding (Friday). In complete control.” Wright’s gem was a much-needed bounce-back outing after a rough July that saw him post a 6.23
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Red Sox’s Steven Wright Elaborates On What Went Wrong In Career-Worst Start
Share this: Nothing seemed to go Steven Wright’s way Tuesday night. The Boston Red Sox pitcher had the worst outing of his career in a 9-8 loss to the Detroit Tigers, allowing eight earned runs in just 4 2/3 innings of work. The All-Star discussed what went wrong during the start in the clubhouse after the game, as seen on NESN’s “Red Sox Final.” Check out Wright’s comments in the video above. Thumbnail photo via David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Ryan Hanigan Catching For Steven Wright In Red Sox-Twins Series Opener
BOSTON — The Red Sox are coming off a two-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants, and now it’s Steven Wright’s turn to keep up Boston’s winning ways. The knuckleballer will be on the mound Thursday for the first contest of the Red Sox’s four-game series against the Minnesota Twins. Wright has had a little bit of trouble in July so far, putting up a 6.35 ERA in three starts, but he still earned the win in each of those games. His 2.78 ERA also is second in the American League behind the Cleveland Indians’ Danny Salazar. Ryan Hanigan will catch for Wright to give Sandy Leon a day off, as the two backstops have been following a two games on, two games
Steven Wright Overcomes Bumpy Sixth Inning In Victory Over Yankees
Steven Wright hit a bit of a speed bump in the sixth inning during the Boston Red Sox’s 5-3 win over the New York Yankees on Friday, but the rest of his outing couldn’t have gone much better. Wright allowed three earned runs (all in the sixth) on three hits while striking out four in the win. Hear what Wright said about his performance in the win in the video from “Red Sox Final” above. Thumbnail photo via Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports Images ...
Red Sox Wrap: Steven Wright Gets Run Support He Needs In 10-3 Win Vs. Rockies
BOSTON — Another day, another offensive explosion for the Red Sox. The Red Sox put up eight-plus runs on the Colorado Rockies for the second straight night Wednesday en route to a 10-3 win. Boston’s power at the plate was amplified by a quality start by knuckleballer Steven Wright, who (obviously) got the run support he needed to earn the win. Here’s how it all unfolded. GAME IN A WORDBalanced. Sure, Boston’s offense did what they usually do, but Wright did a fine job himself. His knuckleball wasn’t perfect, but he performed admirably, and his teammates gave him all the cushion he needed. IT ...
Red Sox Notes: John Farrell Says Tim Wakefield ‘Paved The Way For Steven Wright’
BOSTON — Knuckleball pitchers don’t come around very often, but there’s a good reason the Red Sox have had two pretty notable ones on the mound. Wednesday’s 9-4 win over the Atlanta Braves marked knuckleballer Steven Wright’s fourth straight quality start this season after an outing that saw him allow two runs (one earned) on just three hits with eight strikeouts and three walks over seven innings. Wright has even allowed two runs or fewer in eight straight starts dating back to July, 25, 2015, which is the longest active streak among American League starters. But not every team wants to give knuckleballers a chance, and not every pi...
Red Sox Wrap: Steven Wright Impresses In Boston’s 6-2 Win Over Astros
The Boston Red Sox badly needed a quality outing from starting pitcher Steven Wright on Friday night and they got exactly that. Wright pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed one run (unearned) as the Sox cruised to a 6-2 win over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Boston had lost four of its past five games entering Friday. The Red Sox moved back to .500 (8-8) with the victory. Here’s a recap of their impressive performance. GAME IN A WORD Patience. The Red Sox knocked out Astros starter Collin McHugh with great plate discipline and taking advantage of mistake pitches. This resulted in McHugh leaving the game af...