The Boston Red Sox dropped the finale to the Rangers, dropping to 29–40. They’re 13.5 games back of the Yankees for the American League East. They’re five games back of the Athletics for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.
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MLB Game Recap
The Rangers opened the game with a solo home run. They added to that in the second with a three-run home run. Willson Contreras, with a solo home run, got the Red Sox on the board. They scored another run on Marcelo Mayer’s groundout to make it 4–2. The Rangers got two more runs off a double in the fourth to add to their lead, making it 6-2. In the sixth inning, Contreras hit another home run to make it 6-3. The Red Sox made it 6-4 as Wilyer Abreu singled home a run.
Connelly Early went 4.2 innings, allowing six runs on 11 hits. He walked two and struck out three. Greg Weissert, Ryan Watson, and Tommy Kahnle combined to go 4.1 scoreless innings, allowing two hits, one walk, and striking out three.
Standout Performer
Willson Contreras went 3-4 with two home runs in the loss.
Key News & Notes
Mickey Gasper was out tonight with groin tightness. Romy Gonzalez is coming back soon, as it’s reported he will start a rehab assignment on Tuesday. Not sure when he’s ready to be activated, who the odd man out will be. The Red Sox did say they’d find a spot for him, but you have to ask whether it will be Andruw Monasterio or Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Chad Tracy also commented on Brayan Bello’s first Triple-A start, saying, “Definitely some positives”. Bello pitched on Saturday, going four innings, allowing two runs on five hits. He didn’t issue a walk and struck out five.
Farm Report
- Worcester Red Sox (AAA): The finale against the Red Wings was cancelled.
- Portland Sea Dogs (AA): Johanfran Garcia went 3-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored in a 9-3 win over the Fightin Phils.
- Greenville Drive (A+): Mason White went 1-3 with an RBI in a 12-2 loss to the Dash.
- Salem RidgeYaks (A): Andrews Opata went 2-3 with an RBI and a run scored and a walk in a 9-5 loss to the Woodpeckers
- FCL Red Sox (ROK) The FCL Red Sox face the FCL Rays tomorrow.
- DSL Red Sox Red (ROK): DSL Red Sox Red face the DSL CLE Mendoza tomorrow.
- DSL Red Sox Blue (ROK): DSL Red Sox Blue face the DSL Rays tomorrow.
