BOSTON — Detroit had trouble containing Boston’s offense during the first two games of their series. The Tigers took advantage of a first-time starter to find some of their own. Leonys Martin had a two-run homer to cap a five-run first inning and the Tigers beat the Red Sox 7-2 on Thursday night. Detroit’s victory […]
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Benintendi, Vazquez homer; Red Sox cruise past Tigers
BOSTON — Andrew Benintendi and Christian Vazquez each hit a solo homer and had an RBI double to back a strong start by Eduardo Rodriguez, carrying the Boston Red Sox to a 7-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. Xander Bogaerts added a two-run double during a four-run third inning for the Red Sox, […]
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Martinez hits 20th homer, Wright pitches Red Sox past Tigers
BOSTON — J.D. Martinez hit his 20th home run, Steven Wright pitched seven sharp innings in his first start of the season and the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-0 on Tuesday night. Xander Bogaerts also homered for the Red Sox, who have won six of eight and hold the best record in the […]
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Moreland, Benintendi homer in Boston’s 9-3 win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Rick Porcello pitched well into the seventh, Mitch Moreland and Andrew Benintendi each homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 9-3 Sunday night. Boston slugger J.D. Martinez was pinch hit for by Sam Travis in the ninth inning, and cameras showed him talking to a team trainer in the […]
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Springer dash, drive send Astros over Red Sox
HOUSTON — George Springer dashed home from second base on a wild pitch by Chris Sale, then homered off the Boston ace to send the Houston Astros over the Red Sox 7-3 Friday night in a matchup of AL division leaders. Springer finished with three hits, and Carlos Correa and Evan Gattis homered late to […]
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Correa’s two-run shot helps Astros over Red Sox
HOUSTON — Carlos Correa snapped an 0 for 10 slump with a two-run homer in the first and Tony Kemp and Jake Marisnick had an RBI each to help the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night. Houston starter Lance McCullers (7-3) allowed four hits and two runs […]
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Martinez’s tie-breaking homer leads Boston over Blue Jays for sweep
BOSTON — J.D. Martinez hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer over the Green Monster and out of Fenway Park, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. Martinez tied for the major league lead with his 18th homer, breaking a 2-2 tie in the sixth. Eduardo Nunez […]
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Acuna injured in a tumble, Braves beat Red Sox 7-1
BOSTON (AP) — High-flying rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. took quite a tumble. Acuna went sprawling after beating out an infield hit in the seventh inning, exiting with knee and lower back pain Sunday as the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox 7-1. “We haven’t really gotten any reports except just that he’s sore,” manager […]
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Pedroia returns as Red Sox beat Braves
BOSTON — All those long rehab days finally paid off Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia. The 2008 AL MVP made his season debut Saturday after October knee surgery, helping the Red Sox rally for an 8-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves. “There’s been a lot of tough days,” Pedroia said. “Today was great to be […]
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Hanley Ramirez designated for assignment by Red Sox
BOSTON — Hanley Ramirez has been designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox, who are responsible for the $15.25 million remaining on his contract but avoided him triggering a $22 million salary for 2019. Boston made the move Friday to clear a roster spot for All-Star second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who was activated from […]