The Boston Red Sox picked up a win in the middle game of their series against the Rangers, improving to 29–39. They’re 12.5 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 got on the board first in the top of the third with an RBI single. The Red Sox took the lead in the third as Mickey Gasper singled home a run, then Wilyer Abreu singled home another run, making it 2-1. The Rangers tied it in the fourth on a sacrifice fly. In the bottom of the seventh, Ceddanne Rafaela singled home two runs, making it 4-2. The Rangers got one back in the eighth on a home run. In the bottom of the eighth, Jarren Duran hit a two-run home run to put the game away 6-3.
Ranger Suarez went five innings, allowing two runs on six hits. He walked two and struck out seven. A combination of Justin Slaten, Garrett Whitlock, Tyron Guerrero, Danny Coulombe, and Aroldis Chapman went four innings, allowing a run on four hits. They didn’t issue a walk and struck out five.
Standout Performer
Ceddanne Rafaela went 2-4 with a clutch two RBI single that led to the Red Sox’s win.
Key News & Notes
Aroldis Chapman continues to be a name to watch, but another name has popped up. The Phillies lost Aroldis Garcia to injury. They’re now poking around the outfield market, and Jarren Duran’s name is being linked as a name to watch. Just as he’s hot, riding a four-game hitting streak.
Farm Report
- Worcester Red Sox (AAA): Matt Lloyd went 2-4 with a solo home run in a 3-2 loss to the Red Wings.
- Portland Sea Dogs (AA): Gage Ziehl went five innings, allowing a run on four hits. He walked one and struck out four in a 3-2 loss to the Fightin Phils.
- Greenville Drive (A+): Jack Winnay went 2-4 with an RBI in a 7-5 loss to the Dash.
- Salem RidgeYaks (A): Andrew Musert went 2-3 with two runs scored and a walk in a 4-3 loss to the Woodpeckerssett
- FCL Red Sox (ROK) Franklin Primera 2-3 with a double, RBI, and a run in a 7-6 loss to the FCL Twins.
- DSL Red Sox Red (ROK): Wilneyker Bruce went 4-5 with a two-run home and four RBI in a 20-4 win over DSL Red Sox Blue. Blue
- DSL Red Sox Blue (ROK): Garielvin Silverio went 1-4 with two RBI in a 20-4 loss to DSL Red Sox Red.
