Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 71-59, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox held off the San Francisco Giants 5-4 at Fenway Park.
Ticking along. The 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. Add in scoring 6.1 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight.
Red Sox Game on August 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | loanDepot park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Ranger Suarez (5-3, 3.41 ERA) vs Sandy Alcantara (13-8, 3.46 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NESN, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox held off the San Francisco Giants 5-4 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 2 |
Highlights
- Nick Sogard went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Ceddanne Rafaela went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
77 | 53 | .592 | W1 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
74 | 56 | .569 | 3.0 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
71 | 59 | .546 | 6.0 | W3 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
64 | 68 | .485 | 14.0 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
63 | 68 | .481 | 14.5 | L1 |
Boston Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .282 | .925 | 78 | |
| 22 | .256 | .800 | 69 | |
| 16 | .289 | .792 | 66 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4 | 1.85 | 1.17 | 43.2 | |
| 2-0 | 2.20 | 1.29 | 41.0 | |
| 8-6 | 3.08 | 1.08 | 120.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 14 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Red Sox News
The Boston Red Sox secured a series sweep against the San Francisco Giants with a hard-fought 5-4 victory, showcasing their resilience as they clawed back from an early 3-0 deficit. Ceddanne Rafaela's recent contract extension is a testament to the team's commitment to its homegrown talent, signaling that the front office, led by Craig Breslow, is serious about building for the future. Meanwhile, the return of key players from the injured list, including potential impact bats like Roman Anthony, adds an exciting layer to an already potent lineup that has outscored opponents by 16 runs over the last week. As the Red Sox continue to climb in the standings, their mix of youthful vigor and seasoned veterans could make them a formidable force in the stretch run.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox visit the New York Yankees for a 4-game series starting Friday.
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