BALTIMORE — J.D. Martinez got back to into a long-ball groove with a milestone homer that set the tone for Boston’s potent offense. Martinez hit his 200th career home run, Xander Bogaerts added a solo shot and Mitch Moreland capped the power surge with a three-run drive that carried the Red Sox past the Baltimore Orioles […]
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Red Sox fall to Orioles, 4-1
BALTIMORE – Jonathan Villar took care of the offense, and left-hander John Means handcuffed Boston’s potent lineup with a gritty performance that belied his lack of experience. Villar hit a grand slam , Means allowed one run over seven sparkling innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Red Sox 4-1 Monday night. Villar connected in the […]
Bogaerts hits slam in 7-run 8th, Red Sox beat White Sox, 9-2
CHICAGO — Following a poor start to the season, the Boston Red Sox offense is clicking right now. Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam in Boston’s seven-run eighth inning to give the Red Sox a 9-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Mitch Moreland went 2 for 3 with two RBIs, and J.D. Martinez […]
Delmonico’s 3-run HR in 9th lifts White Sox over Red Sox, 6-4
CHICAGO — After nearly fouling out on the first pitch he saw, Nicky Delmonico took advantage of a second chance. Delmonico hit a three-run homer with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 6-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night. It was Chicago’s second […]
Red Sox report: Porcello solid as Red Sox top A’s, 5-1
BOSTON — Rick Porcello delivered the kind of start the Boston Red Sox needed and their fans have been waiting to see. Porcello pitched eight shutout innings and struck out a season-high eight as the Red Sox beat Oakland 5-1 on Tuesday night, the Athletics’ fifth straight loss. It was the deepest outing of the season […]
Bogaerts’ double highlights 6-run rally; Red Sox beat A’s
BOSTON — Xander Bogaerts found a way to neutralize Oakland’s dynamic center fielder. Bogaerts hit a tying two-run double that sailed over the head of Ramón Laureano, who made a bad read during a six-run third inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 9-4 on Monday night. When Oakland took three of four from […]
Pedroia could start rehab assignment Thursday in Portland
BOSTON — Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia will likely begin an injury rehabilitation assignment Thursday at Double-A Portland to test his balky, surgically-repaired left knee that caused him to miss all but three games last season. The 35-year-old started this season on the injured list and played in just six games before leaving an […]
Sale drops to 0-5 as Rays beat Sox, 5-2
BOSTON _ Chris Sale is still searching for answers — and a victory, too. The Boston Red Sox ace remained winless in six starts this season, giving up Daniel Robertson’s two-run homer in the first inning and Yandy Diaz’s two-run triple in the second during a 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. “I […]
Red Sox, Porcello, beat Tigers, 7-3
BOSTON — Six solid innings by Rick Porcello were plenty with Boston’s suddenly resurgent offense hitting more like last year’s World Series champions. Porcello got his first win of the season and the Red Sox continued to climb back from a dreadful start with a 7-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night. “It’s been […]
MLB Report: Red Sox thump Tigers
BOSTON — The defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox hadn’t had a lopsided victory yet this season. Their win over Detroit on Wednesday night gave them a chance to relax. J.D. Martinez had three hits, Eduardo Rodriguez pitched six strong innings and the Red Sox rebounded from a doubleheader sweep by Detroit with a seven-run […]