Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 61-51, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox pummeled the Chicago White Sox 14-2 at Fenway Park.
It all adds up right now. A 12-run win last night helps the cause. Add in 6 of the last 7 in the win column.
Red Sox Game on August 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Sonny Gray (13-2, 2.93 ERA) vs Sean Burke (7-5, 3.04 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, Chicago Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 1 mph |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox pummeled the Chicago White Sox 14-2 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 0 |
Highlights
- Willson Contreras went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Wilyer Abreu went 2-4 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
- Andruw Monasterio went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Caleb Durbin went 2-3 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
- Jarren Duran went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Ceddanne Rafaela went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
67 | 46 | .593 | W2 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
64 | 50 | .561 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
61 | 51 | .545 | 5.5 | W6 |
|
Orioles
|
|
55 | 58 | .487 | 12.0 | W1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
53 | 61 | .465 | 14.5 | L1 |
Boston Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +24 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .286 | .932 | 69 | |
| 19 | .251 | .776 | 56 | |
| 15 | .289 | .808 | 59 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | 1.67 | 1.19 | 37.2 | |
| 6-1 | 1.98 | 0.88 | 41.0 | |
| 2-0 | 2.73 | 1.36 | 33.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 3 HR, 3 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 12.1 scoreless IP, 10 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Red Sox News
The Red Sox are riding high with a 6-1 record over the last week and a +14 run differential, but the front office remains busy as they prepare for a crucial matchup against the Chicago White Sox. As trade discussions swirl around top prospect Franklin Arias, the Sox have wisely held onto their prized assets, signaling a commitment to the future. Meanwhile, Garrett Crochet's return to the mound is a glimmer of hope for a pitching staff that has seen ups and downs this season. The decision to designate Ryan Watson for assignment opens a spot for Erik Miller, indicating Boston's willingness to shake things up as they strive to improve their standing. With the trade deadline now behind them, it's all about focusing on the present and making a push for the postseason.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox host the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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