The Boston Red Sox start a series tonight with the Minnesota Twins tonight at home, they’re 22-27 entering the series. They’re 11.5 games back of the Rays for first place in the American League East. They’re two games back of the Texas Rangers for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.
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Key News & Notes
The Red Sox, on the off day yesterday, optioned Zack Kelly to Triple-A and recalled righty Tayron Guerrero. Guerrero, in 15 games at Triple-A Worcester, is posting a 0.92 ERA, a .097 WHIP, and 22 strikeouts in 19.2 innings. In 113 big league appearances, he’s 2-5 with a 5.77 ERA, a 1.66 WHIP, and 111 strikeouts in 106 innings. Kelly in 17 games for Boston is 0-2 with a 3.31 ERA, a 3.66 FIP, a 1.29 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts in 16.1 innings.
Farm Report
- Worcester Red Sox (AAA): Allan Castro went 2-4 with an RBI in a 9-4 loss to the Red Wings.
- Portland Sea Dogs (AA): Blake Wehunt struck out 11 batters in a Portland franchise history 20 strikeout game as they beat the Fightin Phils 1-0.
- Greenville Drive (A+): The Drive were postponed and will face the Keys for a doubleheader tomorrow.
- Salem RidgeYaks (A): The RidgeYaks were rained out last night and will play a doubleheader on Friday against the Howlers.
- FCL Red Sox (ROK): Louis Andujar went 3-3 with a solo home run in a 4-3 win over the FCL Braves.
