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The Red Sox can't afford to slip up right now, but failed to log a single hit with runners in scoring position in a frustrating loss to the Orioles.
How to watch the MLB game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, as well as first-pitch time and team news.
Right-hander Jordan Hicks continues to struggle, as he allowed two runs in the ninth inning on Monday. The 28-year-old now has a 6.61 ERA in 28 appearances this season and a 7.07 ERA in 15 outings since the Red Sox acquired him in the Rafael Devers trade. However, manager Alex Cora remained committed to Hicks in the postgame presser, via NESN.
Recently, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred noted that the league could realign geographically. FOX Sports outlined a plan that would group four major teams.
The Red Sox are in the midst of a playoff race and cannot afford to blow games to inferior foes like Baltimore. Thursday’s decision loomed especially large since Cowser fired a poor throw to the plate that likely would have allowed Eaton to score to tie the game.
Red Sox third base coach Kyle Hudson explained why he stopped a baserunner from potentially scoring the tying run in a loss to the Orioles.
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler continued his trend of saying the right things after failing to do the job on the mound.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora offers curious explanation for not sending pinch-runner Nate Eaton home on an 11th-inning fly ball
A fire alarm at Fenway Park caused the Red Sox game against the Orioles to be briefly delayed in the top of the eighth inning on Tuesday night. Dylan Beavers was at the plate for the Orioles
And according to MLB Insider Francys Romero, Chapman has made some personal history over the last nine games. Aroldis Chapman leads all relievers in ERA across MLB with a 1.15 mark. For the first time in his MLB career, he has 9 consecutive games without allowing a hit.