Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 13-20, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox came up short against the Houston Astros 3-6 at Fenway Park.
Balanced, and not in the fun way. Last night's loss by 3 drags the score down. But outpacing opponents by 12 runs this stretch.
Red Sox Game on May 03
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Ranger Suarez (2-2, 3.09 ERA) vs Cody Bolton (0-1, 5.79 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, NESN |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 53°F, Wind 4 mph |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox came up short against the Houston Astros 3-6 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
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22 | 11 | .667 | W2 | |
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Rays
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20 | 12 | .625 | 1.5 | W2 |
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Blue Jays
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16 | 17 | .485 | 6.0 | W2 |
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Orioles
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15 | 18 | .455 | 7.0 | L3 |
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Red Sox
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13 | 20 | .394 | 9.0 | L1 |
Boston Red Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .263 | .846 | 21 | |
| 4 | .306 | .849 | 14 | |
| 1 | .265 | .703 | 10 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 3.09 | 0.94 | 35.0 | |
| 2-2 | 3.79 | 1.32 | 35.2 | |
| 1-4 | 9.12 | 2.26 | 25.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Red Sox News
The Boston Red Sox's recent surge has hit a snag, as Connelly Early's first tough outing of the season coincided with a 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros, snapping his streak of solid performances. Despite a promising start to the season, the Red Sox now sit at 13-19, with a need for consistency in a challenging AL East. Meanwhile, young arms like Jake Bennett and prospect Eyanson are making their mark, with Eyanson extending his scoreless innings streak to an impressive 17 1/3. The offense, while showing signs of life, must capitalize on opportunities to maintain momentum, especially with the Astros looming again. As the season lingers, the whispers of a possible reunion between Alex Cora and the Phillies add an intriguing subplot to Boston's narrative, suggesting that even amid struggles, changes may be on the horizon.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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