The Boston Red Sox picked up a win in the series opener against the Rangers, improving to 28–39. They’re 12.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League East. They’re six games back of the Rangers for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.
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MLB Game Recap
The Rangers opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first. The Red Sox got a run back on a sacrifice fly by Wilyer Abreu, who drove home Ceddanne Rafaela. The very next batter, Willson Contreras, hit a solo home run to the Green Monster, making it 2-1. The Red Sox in the sixth added to their lead as Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu each had RBI doubles. Willson Contreras single and throwing error led to another run, and Caleb Durbin drove in a run on a sacrifice fly. In the eighth, Abreu hit a home run to center field to make it 7-1 Red Sox. In the eighth, Rafaela hit a two-run home run, and Contreras had an RBI double to make it 10-1 Boston, which was the final.
Sonny Gray went six innings, allowing a run on five hits. He didn’t issue a walk and struck out seven. The bullpen, with a combination of Tyron Guerrero, Danny Coulombe, and Tommy Kahnle, went three scoreless innings, allowing a hit, no walks, and a strikeout.
Standout Performer
Ceddanne Rafaela was 3-5 with three RBI and three runs scored. The three hits came on two doubles and his two runs home run.
Key News & Notes
Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet today addressed his injury, saying it’s minor and not as serious as the team thought. The comments that keep coming with these injuries and how everyone has a different answer are concerning. First it was Roman Anthony and his injury, now Crochet’s injury, and of course it happens to be the two stars of the team.
Farm Report
- Worcester Red Sox (AAA): Vinny Capra went 3-5 in a 6-3 loss to the Red Wings.
- Portland Sea Dogs (AA): Miguel Bleis went 4-5 with five RBI and four runs scored. He had the game-winning three-run homer in an 11-9 win over the Fightin Phils.
- Greenville Drive (A+): Gerardo Rodriguez went 2-5 with four RBI and three runs scored in a 10-5 win over the Dash.
- Salem RidgeYaks (A): The RidgeYak game was cancelled last night.
- FCL Red Sox (ROK): Josue Brito went 1-2 with a double, two RBI, and two walks in a 7-6 loss to the FCL Twins.
- DSL Red Sox Red (ROK): Adrian Valdez hit a two-run home run in a 3-3 suspended game against DSL Brewers Blue
- DSL Red Sox Blue (ROK): Jesus Lopez went 3.2 scoreless innings, allowing a hit. He walked two and struck out six in an 8-7 extra-inning game against the DSL Dodgers Bautista.
