The Boston Red Sox are back tonight as they start the second half 46-48, trailing the final playoff spot by a half-game. They’re also ten games back of the Rays for first in the American League East. They’re 29-21 on the road while going 17-27 at home in the first half.
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The Red Sox are back with a doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays today. The 1:35 PM EST game will be a makeup of their rainout on May 9th. The second game will be at 7:10 PM EST. Jake Bennett gets the ball in game one; the game two starter is yet to be determined. Bennett is 4-3 with a 2.64 ERA, a 0.94 WHIP, and 35 strikeouts in 47.2 innings. In his last three starts, he’s 3-0 with a 1.29 ERA, a 0.71 WHIP, and 13 strikeouts in 21 innings.
The Red Sox have three players named to the DSL All-Star Game, which will take place on Sunday, July 19th at the Tampa Bay Rays academy in Guerra. The DSL Red Sox Red have two players going in infielder Anderber Urbina and outfielder Joskairo Ramirez. The DSL Red Sox Blue will be sending one player, infielder Isaac Velasquez.
Farm Report
- Worcester Red Sox (AAA): Worcester returns tonight with a three-game series at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Portland Sea Dogs (AA): Portland will face the Somerset Patriots tonight, starting a three-game series.
- Greenville Drive (A+): Greenville faces the Frederick Keys tonight at home, starting a three-game series.
- Salem RidgeYaks (A): Salem faces Delmarva Shorebirds for three games this weekend at home starting tonight.
- FCL Red Sox (ROK): Liosward Marin went 3-5 with three RBI and a run scored in a 14-13 loss to FCL Braves.
- DSL Red Sox Red (ROK): Dawvris Brito went 2-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and two runs scored in an 8-7 loss to DSL LAD Bautista.
- DSL Red Sox Blue (ROK): Garielvin Silverio went 2-4 with three RBI and two runs scored in an 8-6 loss to DSL Royals Fortuna
