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The Boston Red Sox were 66-58, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-8 at PNC Park.

Red Sox Daily Vibe Check
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last night's loss

The numbers aren't lying. Losing by 5 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. On top of that, 2-5 lately. There's no sugarcoating it.

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Red Sox Game on August 17

Opponent:Arizona Diamondbacks (66-59)
Location:Fenway Park
First Pitch:07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:TBD (TBD) vs Mitch Bratt (1-1, 3.74 ERA)
TV Broadcast:DBACKS.TV, NESN

Red Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-8 at PNC Park.

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Highlights

Red Sox Record & Standings

AL East

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Rays
7449.602 L3
Yankees
6955.5565.5 W1
Red Sox
6658.5328.5 L1
Orioles
6163.49213.5 W3
Blue Jays
6165.48414.5 L1

Boston Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.

Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
40
Willson Contreras
 24.278.91272
52
Wilyer Abreu
 22.257.80865
3
Ceddanne Rafaela
 16.285.78663

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
44
Aroldis Chapman
 2-41.991.2040.2
67
Erik Miller
 2-02.371.3238.0
70
Payton Tolle
 8-62.971.06115.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
37
Jahmai Jones
 5 hits, 1 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
70
Payton Tolle
 6.0 IP, 14 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
54
Sonny Gray
 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Red Sox News

In a bittersweet victory, the Red Sox shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0, yet the mood is anything but celebratory with Masataka Yoshida hitting the injured list due to a left hamstring strain, joining Justin Slaten on the sidelines. Aroldis Chapman logged a crucial inning to trigger his vesting option for 2027, but it’s hard to ignore the shadow of discontent cast by former player Vaughn Grissom, who publicly criticized the Boston front office. Meanwhile, Trevor Story has finally kicked off his rehab assignment, showing that there may be light at the end of the tunnel for the lineup. With a 2-5 record over the past week, this team needs more than wins, it requires a reset of expectations as it hobbles toward the finish line.

Sources
Angels infielder Vaughn Grissom calls Red Sox front office out for expected reason
Bosoxinjection
Angels infielder Vaughn Grissom calls Red Sox front office out for expected reason
Vaughn Grissom has found a home with the Los Angeles Angels, but that hasn't quieted his anger toward the Red Sox, as he called out his former organization once again.
 Fired Red Sox manager Alex Cora teases eventual baseball return
Bosoxinjection
Fired Red Sox manager Alex Cora teases eventual baseball return
Former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has expressed an interest in returning to baseball in a recent podcast appearance.
 Story (sports hernia) kicks off rehab assignment in Triple-A
MLB.com
Story (sports hernia) kicks off rehab assignment in Triple-A
PITTSBURGH -- Minor League rehab week officially commenced for the Red Sox on Sunday with Triple-A Worcester, as veteran shortstop Trevor Story became the first of three Boston position players to begin an assignment with an affiliate in the coming days. Roman Anthony will report to Double-A Portland and play
 Chapman triggers his vesting option for '27
MLB.com
Chapman triggers his vesting option for '27
PITTSBURGH -- While Aroldis Chapman pitched in a non-save situation on Saturday night, closing out a 4-0 win over the Pirates with a scoreless ninth inning, it was one of his most significant outings of the season for another reason. That frame took Chapman beyond the 40-inning mark this year,
 Red Sox Notes: Yoshida, Slaten, Anthony, Story, IKF
Mlbtraderumors
Red Sox Notes: Yoshida, Slaten, Anthony, Story, IKF
The Red Sox announced a pair of injuries prior to this afternoon’s game against the Pirates. Designated hitter Masataka Yoshida heads to the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, while righty reliever Justin Slaten goes on the 15-day IL (retroactive to August 13) with right elbow inflammation. In corresponding active roster moves, the […]
 Sox Shut Out Pirates, 4-0
Over the Monster
Sox Shut Out Pirates, 4-0
Recap Confession: I began the game in a mood because of the FOX broadcast. As a dedicated no-cable streamer for years, I have the MLB subscription and resent it when MLB spreads games across multiple platforms throughout the season. (How many subscriptions is a sports fan expected to have, for pete’s sake?!) I was ready […]

Red Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Boston Red Sox host the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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