Jim Mone/AP Photo MINNEAPOLIS — Boston’s struggles with runners in scoring position over the last two weeks — two big innings at Tropicana Field notwithstanding — have been well-documented. In extra innings on Friday night, the Sox pushed across the game‘s eventual winning run by executing some small ball, eliminating … Continue reading
Will Middlebrooks’ Surprising Sacrifice Bunt a Testament to Red Sox’ Ability to Adapt, Focus on Task at Hand The Red Sox aren’t above adapting on the fly. Will Middlebrooks smacked a bases-clearing double in the ninth inning of Thursday’s game to lift the Red Sox to a 4-3 win over … Continue reading
Dustin Pedroia Provides Gritty Effort, Remains Perfect Main Ingredient for Red Sox’ Winning Formula Dustin Pedroia’s hustle and grit have been on display since Day 1. But his effort this season provides a perfect snap shot of the 2013 Red Sox. Pedroia’s .335 average, .423 on-base percentage, 27 runs, 25 … Continue reading
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By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff MINNEAPOLIS — On Thursday night, Will Middlebrooks doubled in three runs to help the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Bays. On Friday night, about 24 hours later, he came to the plate with runners on first and second against the Minnesota Twins and no … Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS — The Red Sox didn’t need a hit in scoring position to win this one. Jonny Gomes’ sacrifice fly in the 10th inning drove home Dustin Pedroia with the go-ahead run, as Boston came from behind to beat the Twins, 3-2, at Target Field on Friday night. It marked … Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS — Manager John Farrell has been in contact with reliever Joel Hanrahan, who underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday in Pensacola, Fla. with Dr. James Andrews. Hanrahan is expected to miss at least 12 months after the surgery, which also repaired his flexor tendon and removed bone spurs in … Continue reading
Red Sox-Twins Live: Sox Rally Against Twins’ Bullpen, Game Tied 2-2 in Eighth Inning End 7th, 2-2: That was an important inning for Clay Buchholz, and he handled it perfectly. Buchholz made quick work of the Twins, which allows Boston’s offense to get right back to work. Aaron Hicks tried … Continue reading
Shane Victorino’s Aggressive Play in Outfield Draws Comparisons to Bryce Harper (Video) Shane Victorino is not afraid to sacrifice his body in order to track down fly ball in right field. Unfortunately for the Red Sox, Victorino’s body has indeed taken a beating this season. The right fielder tweaked his … Continue reading
Charles Krupa/AP Photo THE CONTENTS: The Red Sox continue their nine-game road trip with their only visit of the season to Minneapolis for three more with the Twins. THE EPIGRAPH: “People tell me it’s a sin / To know and feel too much within.” –Bob Dylan THE COMIC STRIP EPIGRAPH: … Continue reading
