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The Boston Red Sox were 77-65, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox squeaked by the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Red Sox Daily Vibe Check
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pitching struggles

A mixed bag this week. Opponents putting up 6.6 per game. The staff is struggling. Pair that with a -14 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.

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Red Sox Game on September 05

Opponent:Baltimore Orioles (69-73)
Location:Oriole Park at Camden Yards
First Pitch:07:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Sonny Gray (16-4, 2.82 ERA) vs Chris Bassitt (6-4, 4.97 ERA)
TV Broadcast:MASN, NESN

Red Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox squeaked by the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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Highlights

Red Sox Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
8457.596 W1
Yankees
8061.5674.0 L1
Red Sox
7765.5427.5 W2
Blue Jays
7171.50013.5 W3
Orioles
6973.48615.5 L4

Boston Red Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.

Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
52
Wilyer Abreu
 23.257.80270
3
Ceddanne Rafaela
 16.282.76070
16
Jarren Duran
 19.204.62168

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
67
Erik Miller
 4-02.201.2945.0
44
Aroldis Chapman
 3-42.081.1347.2
22
Garrett Whitlock
 6-11.910.8547.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
31
Adley Rutschman
 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games
19
Roman Anthony
 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
54
Sonny Gray
 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
64
Jake Bennett
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Red Sox News

Adley Rutschman’s standout performance yesterday showcased the Red Sox's savvy decision-making in upgrading from Carlos Narváez, especially as the team battles through a tough stretch with a 3-4 record over the past week and a concerning -22 run differential. Mickey Gasper emerged as a bright spot, delivering a clutch solo homer in a nail-biting 6-5 win against the Orioles, while Ranger Suarez dominated on the mound, throwing seven innings of shutout ball. With key pitchers like Garrett Crochet and Tanner Houck on the mend, there’s a glimmer of hope for the pitching staff, which has struggled recently by allowing an alarming 7.9 runs per game. As the Red Sox gear up for another clash with the Orioles, they'll need to harness these positive contributions to turn their season around.

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Adley Rutschman's breakout game proves Red Sox upgraded from Carlos Narváez at the right time
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Adley Rutschman's breakout game proves Red Sox upgraded from Carlos Narváez at the right time
Adley Rutschman put on a show, and it further highlights why the Boston Red Sox were wise to upgrade over Carlos Narvaez.
 Red Sox Rumors: Boston nearly made Connelly Early trade with contender before Curtis Mead deal
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Red Sox Rumors: Boston nearly made Connelly Early trade with contender before Curtis Mead deal
The Chicago Cubs were interested in trading for Connelly Early before the Boston Red Sox sent him to the Washington Nationals for Curtis Mead.
 Gasper plays homer hero again to back Suarez's strong start
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Gasper plays homer hero again to back Suarez's strong start
BALTIMORE -- On a hot summer Friday night at Camden Yards, nobody would have believed that a solo homer in the top of the first inning by mashing Mickey Gasper would be the difference in the game. But everything Gasper touches turns to gold of late, and when he barrels
 Crochet throws off mound for 1st time since injury; Houck, Oviedo progressing well
MLB.com
Crochet throws off mound for 1st time since injury; Houck, Oviedo progressing well
BALTIMORE -- At a time of year when the attrition of pitching hits most teams, the Red Sox are fortunate enough to have a couple of key arms in Garrett Crochet and Tanner Houck working toward a possible return to action later this month. Crochet, who opened the season as
 Ranger Commands, Micky Mashes, Sox take 1-0 win in over O’s
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Ranger Commands, Micky Mashes, Sox take 1-0 win in over O’s
Ranger Suarez was everything this team needed on Friday night. Seven innings. Zero runs. Ten ground ball outs. No serious threats from a Baltimore lineup that came in buzzing after Thursday’s seven-homer drama. Suarez just went out there and made them pound the ball into the ground, inning after inning after inning. It was the […]
 Red Sox Minor Lines: Henry Godbout goes yard twice
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Red Sox Minor Lines: Henry Godbout goes yard twice
Worcester Red Sox 3, Buffalo Bisons 3 (Suspended after 9 innings) (Link to Gameday for ongoing box score) Rain hit at Sahlen Field in Buffalo at the most inopportune time, moments after the Bisons tied the game with a run in the bottom of the ninth. In to close the game, Hobie Harris walked four […]

Red Sox Upcoming Schedule

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

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