The Boston Red Sox dropped to 17-24 last night. They’re 11 games back of the Rays for first place in the American League East. They’re three games back of the Chicago White Sox for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.
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MLB Game Recap
The Red Sox had an opener for Brayan Bello for the second straight time through the rotation. Bello pitched well, going 6.1 innings, allowing a run on four hits. He walked one and struck out five. The Red Sox had an issue in the game where they were continuously ruining momentum by grounding into double plays. Their lone run game on a single by Ceddanne Rafaela. Seven different Red Sox hitters had a hit, none of which were extra-base hits.
Standout Performer
Trevor Story was the only Red Sox hitter to reach base more than once as he singled and also reached via a walk.
Key News & Notes
Brayan Bello once again impresses in his new role. Since having an opener, he’s 1-0 with a 1.35 ERA, a 0.75 WHIP, and 12 strikeouts in 13.1 innings. As a starter, this season he went 1-4 with a 9.11 ERA, a 2.26 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts in 25.2 innings over six starts.
Farm Report
- Worcester Red Sox (AAA): Nick Sogard went 0-1 with an RBI and two walks in a 7-2 loss to the Bisons.
- Portland SeaDogs (AA): Red Sox 26th-ranked prospect Johanfran Garcia hit a three-run home run in the first inning of a 7-6 loss to the Yard Goats.
- Greenville Drive (A+): Red Sox 16th-ranked prospect Yoelin Cespedes drove in Greenville’s only run in a 5-1 loss to the Hot Rods.
- Salem RidgeYaks (A): Skylar King had two of Salem’s three hits in a 4-0 loss to the Nationals.
- FCL Red Sox (ROK): Three pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter. Josue Brito hit a three-run home run in the first as they beat the FCL Pirates 7-1.
Looking Ahead
The Red Sox face the Phillies in the middle game of their series. Sonny Gray (3-1, 3.54 ERA, 15 K) gets the ball for Boston as he faces Andrew Painter (1-4, 6.89 ERA, 30 K) for the Phillies. First pitch is at 6:45 PM EST.
