Boston Red Sox News & Updates
The Boston Red Sox were 69-59, 3rd in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox downed the San Francisco Giants 6-4 at Fenway Park.
Nothing to panic about here. The bats have been lively at 6.1 R/G. Also helping: they're +11 in run differential. The gap is meaningful.
Red Sox Game on August 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Patrick Sandoval (1-2, 4.76 ERA) vs Blade Tidwell (0-0, 4.33 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX / FOX ONE, FOX / FOX ONE |
Red Sox Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox downed the San Francisco Giants 6-4 at Fenway Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Wilyer Abreu went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Red Sox Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
76 | 52 | .594 | L2 | |
|
Yankees
|
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73 | 55 | .570 | 3.0 | W5 |
|
Red Sox
|
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69 | 59 | .539 | 7.0 | W1 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
63 | 67 | .485 | 14.0 | L1 |
|
Orioles
|
|
62 | 67 | .481 | 14.5 | W1 |
Boston Red Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | .285 | .937 | 78 | |
| 22 | .261 | .815 | 68 | |
| 16 | .285 | .784 | 64 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-4 | 1.90 | 1.20 | 42.2 | |
| 2-0 | 2.20 | 1.29 | 41.0 | |
| 8-6 | 3.08 | 1.08 | 120.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 14 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Red Sox News
The Boston Red Sox continued their solid stretch with a 6-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants, showcasing a lineup that’s not just winning but dominating, averaging 6.3 runs per game over the last week. Willson Contreras electrified the Fenway crowd, delivering a timely blast that underscored the team's offensive momentum. Meanwhile, the return of Rafael Devers to Boston sparked mixed emotions, as fans greeted their former star with a mix of boos and nostalgia, while Devers himself downplayed any lingering drama from his departure. As if that weren’t enough, the Red Sox are also grappling with the decision on Trevor Story’s rehab assignment, hinting at potential roster shake-ups ahead. With a run differential of +16 in their last seven games, the Sox are clearly in a groove, but how they handle Story's return could significantly impact their playoff aspirations.
Red Sox Upcoming Schedule
The Boston Red Sox visit the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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