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The Boston Red Sox were 37-46, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox topped the Washington Nationals 6-3 at Fenway Park.

Red Sox Daily Vibe Check
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The trend line looks fine. 6-1 over the last 7. That record does the talking. Plus, last night's win by 3 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting.

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Red Sox Game on June 30

Opponent:Washington Nationals (43-43)
Location:Fenway Park
First Pitch:07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Connelly Early (7-5, 3.59 ERA) vs Cade Cavalli (4-4, 4.00 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NESN, Nationals.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 74°F

Red Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox topped the Washington Nationals 6-3 at Fenway Park.

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Highlights

Red Sox Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
4833.593 W5
Yankees
4836.5711.5 L5
Blue Jays
4045.47110.0 W1
Orioles
3947.45311.5 L3
Red Sox
3746.44612.0 W5

Boston Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.

Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
40
Willson Contreras
 18.282.90953
52
Wilyer Abreu
 10.268.76939
16
Jarren Duran
 12.197.60939

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
22
Garrett Whitlock
 4-12.601.0527.2
55
Ranger Suarez
 4-32.941.1388.2
70
Payton Tolle
 4-52.781.0271.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
48
Anthony Seigler
 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
12
Connor Wong
 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
7
Masataka Yoshida
 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
40
Willson Contreras
 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
54
Sonny Gray
 7.1 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
64
Jake Bennett
 6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
55
Ranger Suarez
 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Red Sox News

Willson Contreras stole the spotlight with a three-run homer in last night’s emotional 6-3 victory over the Washington Nationals, channeling his concern for his earthquake-stricken Venezuela into a powerful display on the field. The win is part of a hot stretch for the Red Sox, who are now 5-2 over their last seven games with a solid +12 run differential. Contreras’ bat flip may have showcased his passion, but it also led to an ejection, highlighting the intensity of his feelings on and off the field. Meanwhile, the future of left-hander Patrick Sandoval looms as the Red Sox consider activating him from rehab or possibly trading him. As the team prepares to continue this upward trajectory, fans are left wondering if this renewed spark can carry into the series ahead.

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With heavy heart for Venezuela, Contreras' emotions flow after HR, ejection
MLB.com
With heavy heart for Venezuela, Contreras' emotions flow after HR, ejection
BOSTON -- Willson Contreras plays for the Red Sox. But he is playing for Venezuela, his native country that was ravaged by earthquakes last Wednesday. When Contreras mashed a three-run homer in the bottom of the first inning in Monday night’s 6-3 win against the Nationals at Fenway Park, he
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Latest On Patrick Sandoval
Red Sox left-hander Patrick Sandoval has been on a rehab assignment for over three weeks now. He is nearing activation but it’s possible that the Red Sox trade him instead. Chris Cotillo of MassLive reports that teams are planning to scout his next rehab start with the expectation that the Sox may be open to […]
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Red Sox Minor Lines: Miguel Bleis hits another home run
Worcester: W, 3-1 (BOX SCORE) There wasn’t a whole lot of offense on either side of the WooSox/Mud Hens (Tigers AAA) series finale, but Vinny Capra set the tone for Worcester with his eighth home run of the season. The ship was steered correctly for four innings by Patrick Sandoval, who had the most productive […]
ESPN
Bat flip unveils Contreras' concern for Venezuela
Mindful of the people back home in his native Venezuela as they deal with the fallout from two massive earthquakes, Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras homered, flipped his bat and was later ejected from a 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals.

Red Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Boston Red Sox visit the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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