Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 34-46, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox bested the New York Yankees 6-1 at Fenway Park.
Good place to be. Winning by 5 last night moved the needle. Add in run differential of +10 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.
Red Sox Game on June 27
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jake Bennett (1-3, 3.71 ERA) vs Gerrit Cole (2-2, 3.62 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | ABC/ESPN App, ABC/ESPN App |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 77°F, Wind 2 mph |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox bested the New York Yankees 6-1 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Willson Contreras went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
|
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48 | 33 | .593 | L2 | |
|
Rays
|
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46 | 33 | .582 | 1.0 | W3 |
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Blue Jays
|
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39 | 43 | .476 | 9.5 | L4 |
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Orioles
|
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39 | 44 | .470 | 10.0 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
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|
34 | 46 | .425 | 13.5 | W2 |
Boston Red Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +10 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | .281 | .900 | 48 | |
| 10 | .272 | .782 | 38 | |
| 7 | .281 | .772 | 35 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2.81 | 1.09 | 25.2 | |
| 3-3 | 2.83 | 1.14 | 82.2 | |
| 4-5 | 2.78 | 1.02 | 71.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Red Sox News
In a thrilling 6-1 victory over the Yankees, rookie Payton Tolle stole the spotlight, delivering a masterful performance with seven innings of one-hit ball and an impressive seven strikeouts. If his flu-fueled brilliance didn’t make waves, the benches-clearing excitement spurred by Willson Contreras certainly did, as he’s all for adding some spice to this storied rivalry. While the Sox show signs of life with a 4-3 record over the past week and a combined run differential of +9, the news of Marcelo Mayer landing on the injured list is a tough blow for the team. With Tolle's emergence and the potential for Tommy Kahnle to be a trade deadline asset, there's a mix of optimism and concern as the Sox continue to claw their way back amidst a challenging season.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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