Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 2-5, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox downed the San Diego Padres 5-2 at Fenway Park.
Only 7 games in. An even split between good and bad. Winning by 3 last night moved the needle. Pulling the other way, the 2-5 record this week is doing most of the damage.
Red Sox Game on April 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Connelly Early (0-0, 1.69 ERA) vs Randy Vásquez (1-0, 0.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, NESN |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 61°F, Wind 3 mph |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox downed the San Diego Padres 5-2 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Willson Contreras went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yankees
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6 | 1 | .857 | W3 | |
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Blue Jays
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4 | 3 | .571 | 2.0 | L2 |
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Orioles
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3 | 4 | .429 | 3.0 | L1 |
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Rays
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2 | 5 | .286 | 4.0 | L3 |
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Red Sox
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2 | 5 | .286 | 4.0 | W1 |
Boston Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .393 | 1.214 | 6 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.300 | 1 | |
| 1 | .294 | 1.015 | 2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Red Sox News
The Boston Red Sox find themselves in a tough spot, limping to a 1-5 record and sitting in the cellar of their division. As the offense struggles to produce, averaging a mere 2.8 runs per game, the pressure is mounting as they prepare to face the San Diego Padres. Meanwhile, nostalgia hit hard for fans with a heartwarming image of Alex Cora and Xander Bogaerts at Fenway Park, reminding everyone of better days. On the field, Willson Contreras showcased his potential with a mighty 423-foot homer during his home opener, injecting some much-needed excitement. As injuries pile up and the run differential continues to worsen, the Red Sox must regroup quickly to avoid sinking further into a season that’s still in its infancy.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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