Boston Red Sox’s Andrew Benintendi watches the flight of his RBI double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park in Boston on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. BOSTON — Drew Pomeranz knew it was likely the last batter he’d face. He figured he had to make one of […]
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Fans denounce racism with sign above Green Monster
A banner is unfurled over the left field wall during the fourth inning of a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park in Boston on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. BOSTON — A few fans seated above the Green Monster dropped down a sign denouncing racism during the fourth inning […]
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Athletics take down Red Sox, 7-3
Boston Red Sox’s Xander Bogaerts, right, strikes out swinging to end Wednesday’s game against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park in Boston. At left is Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell. The A’s won 7-3. BOSTON — Matt Olson hit a two-run homer, Jed Lowrie drove in two runs and the Oakland Athletics rebounded for a 7-3 […]
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Pomeranz, Betts power Red Sox past Rays 9-3
Boston Red Sox’s Mookie Betts points skyward after hitting a three-run home run as Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jesus Sucre watches during the first inning at Fenway Park in Boston on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. BOSTON — Drew Pomeranz takes pride in his newfound role as a pillar in the Boston Red Sox’s rotation, all […]
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Fister sharp again, Bradley homers; Red Sox beat Jays 6-1
BOSTON — Doug Fister gave up one run over seven innings, Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Wednesday night, a day after the teams played a 19-inning marathon. It was the second straight win for the AL […]
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Red Sox need 19 innings, 6 hours to beat Blue Jays, 3-2
Fans dance in the upper deck during the 18th inning of a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston early Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox won their own version of the Boston marathon, beating the Toronto Blue […]
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Caught stealing: Red Sox used Apple Watch to steal Yankees' signs
BOSTON (AP) — Looking for any edge in an age-old rivalry, the Boston Red Sox got called out in a high-tech sign-stealing scheme they ran on the New York Yankees. The first-place Red Sox admitted to Major League Baseball that they used an Apple Watch to relay signals from opposing catchers to Boston players, The […]
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MLB: Jays tag Porcello with 16th loss
BOSTON (AP) — Steve Pearce had three of Toronto’s 14 hits to lead the Blue Jays to a 10-4 victory over Boston on Monday night and send Red Sox starter Rick Porcello to his major league-leading 16th loss. Boston lost for the fourth time in five games. Its lead in the AL East was trimmed […]
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Yankees wear out Sale; Judge homers in 9-2 rout of Red Sox
NEW YORK — Matt Holliday and Todd Frazier hit back-to-back home runs as the New York Yankees wore out Chris Sale early and routed the Boston Red Sox 9-2 on Sunday night, taking three of four games in their final series of the season to make up ground on the AL East leaders. Chase Headley […]
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Holliday returns with three-run HR, Yankees beat Red Sox, 5-1
New York Yankees second baseman Ronald Torreyes tags out Boston Red Sox runner Rafael Devers (11) attempting to steal second base during the fifth inning Saturday, Sept.2, 2017, at Yankee Stadium in New York. NEW YORK — Matt Holliday once again became a bruising designated hitter against his former designated sitter. Holliday made a smashing […]