Boston Red Sox Notebook: Suspension Handed Down, and Minor League Scores

The Boston Red Sox were off last night as they head to Anaheim to start a three-game series against the Angels. They’re 14.5 games back of the Rays for the American League East. They’re six games back of the final spot in the American League wild card standings.

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Key News & Notes

Major League Baseball suspended Willson Contreras for seven games for his actions during Tuesday night’s loss to the Nationals. MLB also suspended Nate Eaton for five games. Both players appealed their suspensions, which were scheduled to begin on Friday. MLB suspended Cade Cavalli of the Nationals for seven games and Miles Mikolas for five games. Both players also appealed their suspensions.

Jake Bennett will get the ball tonight to start the series with the Angels. He’s 2-3 with a 3.27 ERA, a 1.03 WHIP, and 25 strikeouts in 33 innings.

Farm Report

  • Worcester Red Sox (AAA): Nathan Hickey went 2-3 with a two-run home run to give Worcester the lead in a 7-5 win over the Mets.
  • Portland Sea Dogs (AA): Gage Ziehl went five innings, allowing a run on six hits. He walked one and struck out eight in a 10-3 loss to the Curve.
  • Greenville Drive (A+): Antonio Anderson went 2-4 with two RBI and a run scored in a 5-4 loss to the Dash.
  • Salem RidgeYaks (A): Adonys Guzman went 2-3 with three RBI and two runs scored in a 16-10 win over Augusta.
  • FCL Red Sox (ROK): Harold Rivas went 3-3 with an RBI and two runs scored in a 11-4 loss to FCL Rays.
  • DSL Red Sox Red (ROK): Axell Herrera went 2-3 with two RBI and a run scored in a 5-1 win over DSL CLE Mendoza
  • DSL Red Sox Blue (ROK): Enmanuel Figuereo went 1-1 with two runs scored in a 6-4 suspended game against DSL LAD Bautista.

Looking Ahead

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