Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 55-50, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox handled the Athletics 4-2 at Sutter Health Park.
Things are trending well. 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking. And coming off a win by 2. That energy is baked into the score.
Red Sox Game on July 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jake Bennett (6-3, 2.58 ERA) vs Gage Jump (3-6, 4.42 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, NBCSCA |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 5 mph |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox handled the Athletics 4-2 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ceddanne Rafaela went 1-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
62 | 43 | .590 | W3 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
60 | 46 | .566 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
55 | 50 | .524 | 7.0 | W2 |
|
Orioles
|
|
52 | 55 | .486 | 11.0 | W1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
49 | 58 | .458 | 14.0 | W1 |
Boston Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .287 | .933 | 66 | |
| 17 | .253 | .851 | 48 | |
| 15 | .251 | .761 | 51 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 1.82 | 1.24 | 34.2 | |
| 6-1 | 2.08 | 0.87 | 39.0 | |
| 2-2 | 2.70 | 0.95 | 43.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Red Sox News
The Boston Red Sox are riding a wave of momentum after their 6-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, pushing their record to 54-50 and positioning themselves firmly in the AL East race as the Yankees stumble with Cody Bellinger sidelined. Willson Contreras, currently making waves with a .288 batting average, is gaining traction in the MVP conversation, demonstrating the potency of the Sox's lineup. Meanwhile, the promotion of pitching prospect John Holobetz to Triple-A signals a commitment to strengthening their roster amid ongoing talks to acquire more infield talent. With the trade for Curtis Mead still fresh and the search for a shortstop underway, the Red Sox are not just settling for mediocrity, they are actively shaping their future. This combination of solid play and strategic moves paints an optimistic picture for the remainder of the season.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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