Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 26-34, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox blew out the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 at Fenway Park.
The numbers paint a decent picture. Coming off a win by 7. That energy is baked into the score. Also helping: they're +17 in run differential. The gap is meaningful.
Red Sox Game on June 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Brayan Bello (2-5, 5.63 ERA) vs Trevor Rogers (2-6, 6.84 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, NESN |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 2 mph |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox blew out the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 0 |
Highlights
- Willson Contreras went 3-4.
- Wilyer Abreu went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Mickey Gasper went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Ceddanne Rafaela went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
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36 | 23 | .610 | L3 | |
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Yankees
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36 | 25 | .590 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Blue Jays
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29 | 33 | .468 | 8.5 | L4 |
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Orioles
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29 | 33 | .468 | 8.5 | L1 |
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Red Sox
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26 | 34 | .433 | 10.5 | W1 |
Boston Red Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +17 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | .291 | .902 | 33 | |
| 10 | .219 | .694 | 33 | |
| 7 | .283 | .780 | 28 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 2.28 | 0.97 | 47.1 | |
| 1-2 | 3.19 | 1.06 | 31.0 | |
| 5-3 | 3.26 | 1.18 | 66.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Red Sox News
The Boston Red Sox continue to stagger through a season that feels more like a series of missed opportunities than a rallying cry. After a 2-4 loss to the Orioles at Fenway Park, the team sits at a disappointing 25-34, leaving fans to wonder if the front office will finally address its glaring need for a right-handed bat, potentially looking to Nick Castellanos. On the bright side, Willson Contreras, Jarren Duran, and Tyron Guerrero delivered some pop at the plate, igniting fleeting moments of excitement amidst the lukewarm vibes of the week. However, the growing list of injuries, including Garrett Crochet's recent lat strain, casts a shadow over any momentum. As the Sox prepare for another matchup with Baltimore, the question looms: can they turn around this lackluster performance before it becomes too late?
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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