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The Boston Red Sox were 64-52, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox were beaten by the Athletics 3-7 at Fenway Park.

Red Sox Daily Vibe Check
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The indicators are generally positive. 6-1 lately. Steady, productive baseball. On the other hand, a loss by 4 last night and the vibes reflect it.

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Red Sox Game on August 09

Opponent:Athletics (46-71)
Location:Fenway Park
First Pitch:01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:TBD (TBD) vs J.T. Ginn (8-6, 3.51 ERA)
TV Broadcast:NBCSCA, NESN
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 77°F, Wind 2 mph

Red Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox were beaten by the Athletics 3-7 at Fenway Park.

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Highlights

Red Sox Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
7046.603 W5
Yankees
6651.5644.5 W2
Red Sox
6452.5526.0 L1
Orioles
5661.47914.5 L3
Blue Jays
5662.47515.0 W2

Boston Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +30 run differential.

Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
40
Willson Contreras
 23.287.92970
52
Wilyer Abreu
 20.256.79362
3
Ceddanne Rafaela
 15.288.79660

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
44
Aroldis Chapman
 2-31.861.1938.2
22
Garrett Whitlock
 6-11.880.8643.0
67
Erik Miller
 2-02.571.3435.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
32
Andruw Monasterio
 5 hits, 5 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games
37
Jahmai Jones
 4 hits, .571 AVG in last 3 games
40
Willson Contreras
 4 hits, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
52
Wilyer Abreu
 5 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
70
Payton Tolle
 6.0 IP, 14 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
66
Brayan Bello
 9.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games
54
Sonny Gray
 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Red Sox News

The Boston Red Sox are riding an unprecedented wave of momentum, boasting a staggering 27-3 stretch since their lowly 37-48 start, making them one of the hottest teams in baseball. Fresh off a crushing 13-1 victory over the Athletics, the Red Sox have outscored opponents by an astonishing 39 runs in their last seven games, solidifying their place in the playoff race. Meanwhile, the acquisition of Adley Rutschman signals a bold move to fortify their roster, though the departure of Andrew Knizner leaves a gap behind the plate. As the Sox continue their ascent, questions linger about whether they oversold on young talent like Marcelo Mayer,but for now, it’s all about keeping the fire burning and chasing that postseason glory.

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No team in history has gone on a run like these Red Sox
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No team in history has gone on a run like these Red Sox
Boston was 37-48 on the season before incredible 27-3 stretch
 Rutschman doubles, throws out runner in strong 1st rehab game with Sox
MLB.com
Rutschman doubles, throws out runner in strong 1st rehab game with Sox
BOSTON – Adley Rutschman’s debut in the Red Sox organization took place on Saturday, as he kicked off a Minor League rehab assignment for Triple-A Worcester five days after the three-time All-Star catcher was acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Orioles.
 Andrew Knizner Opts Out Of Red Sox Deal
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Andrew Knizner Opts Out Of Red Sox Deal
Veteran catcher Andrew Knizner is a free agent after opting out of his contract with the Red Sox, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 31-year-old will be seeking his fourth organization this season. Knizner came to Boston on a minor league deal near the end of June. He played well at Triple-A […]
 Red Sox Minor Lines: Brooks Brannon keeps hitting
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Red Sox Minor Lines: Brooks Brannon keeps hitting
Worcester: W, 5-4 (BOX SCORE) With Raymond Burgos making his Red Sox debut Friday night in a rout and subsequently achieving his first MLB save by getting the final nine outs against the Athletics, the quick roster change led the WooSox to turn to some unlikely faces to take the brunt of the outs. Enter […]
 The Red Sox Were Justified in Gambling on Adley Rutschman
Justbaseball
The Red Sox Were Justified in Gambling on Adley Rutschman
For years, Boston Red Sox fans have pleaded for Craig Breslow to act more like Dave Dombrowski. To throw caution to the wind and refuse to get denied in his Plan A. To get the player he believed in regardless of what the models said. On Monday, they got their wish. ​In perhaps the biggest […] The post The Red Sox Were Justified in Gambling on Adley Rutschman appeared first on Just Baseball.
 Did the Red Sox Sell Too Low on Marcelo Mayer?
Justbaseball
Did the Red Sox Sell Too Low on Marcelo Mayer?
The Boston Red Sox capped off a busy deadline by sending former fourth-overall draft pick Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants for left-handed reliever Erik Miller. Just a month ago, this trade seemed unlikely. But the Red Sox completely turned their season around and became buyers at the deadline. Boston needed bullpen depth for […] The post Did the Red Sox Sell Too Low on Marcelo Mayer? appeared first on Just Baseball.

Red Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Boston Red Sox visit the Toronto Blue Jays for a 4-game series starting Monday.

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