Game 1: 10-1 Sox The Redsox finally may have a test versus the 13-3 Angels but after the first game, the Redsox still need a quality opponent. I was hyped for the Price versus Ohtani matchup but it disappointed on the Ohtani side. It was the usual lineup and the bats came to play. Mookie did not miss a beat with his foot injury and HAD A DAY. He had a lead off homerun and then it got worse for Ohtani... He developed a blister in the 2nd inning and got taken out after that inning. Then Bard came in for the Angels and the slug fest began. JBJ hit a homerun in the 3rd inning, Betts hit 2 more homeruns in the 3rd and 8th inning, Holt hit a homerun in the 3rd inning, and Devers hit a homerun in the 4th inning. This proves that when the weather heats up in Boston like in LA on this game, the Redsox will hit a lot of homers. Price didn't need to go far in this inning, since it was 8-1 after the 3rd inning. Price went 5 innings, only giving up 1 run with 6 strikeouts, and picked up the win. The numbness on Price's hand was not an issue and did not seem like it lingered. It is a question heading into September/October but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. Price was my pick for the CY Young and is looking like the dominate starter like he should be. The Redsox needs some competition or they'll go into the playoffs 160-2. The Redsox starters have 2.05 ERA through 16 games. They have won 14 of their last 15 games. Things to note: It was Betts' 3rd, 3 homerun game of his career, Johnson pitched a scoreless 6th-8th, Barnes pitched a scoreless 9th, Redsox hit 7 homeruns in this game, Betts was perfect in this game (3 for 3 with 2 walks and 3 homeruns), Pomerantz will pitch Friday versus the A's, #WINTITSREPEAT Game 2: 9-0 Sox. Another game, another blow out, and another win... 15-2 seems really nice right now and they seem like they can't be stopped. I don't know what I can say differently but here we go... Leon started at catcher, Lin started at short, JD started at LF while Benintendi sat, and Ramirez played DH. Porcello keeps the starter train going with 6 shutout innings with 6 strikeouts. He is now a perfect 4-0. The offense is hotter than fire right now with Devers hitting a grandslam in the 3rd inning, Martinez hitting a solo homerun in 7th, and Moreland hitting a solo homerun in the 9th. That is now 8 homeruns in the series with the Angels and they still got a game to go. The Redsox haven't had to work for a win so they had to bring in their closer. They are so good that they need to work their closer in a 9-0 game. As usual he went a scoreless 9th for the win. I'm getting bored of writing winning articles because I can't criticize them but keep the W's coming. Things to note: The Sox have 3 grandslams this season (some as equal as team wins) while they had 0 in 2017, Smith had a scoreless 7th, Walden hit a scoreless 8th, Kimbrel still hasn't gave up a run this season, Bogaerts took grounders during batting practice, Wright will start Friday in AAA, Poyner is close for a rehab assignment, 7 game win streak hype, #WINTITSREPEAT Game 3: 8-2 Sox.
What else can I say, another win... This team is getting STOOPID winning all the time. The Redsox keep rolling onto Oakland, with another sweep in coming. JBJ sat in this game for Benintendi and Martinez was in LF, Moreland was at 1B, and Hanley was at DH. This game was closer than expected till late with E-Rod on the mound. He went 6 innings, giving up 2 runs with 5 strikeouts. He got the win and now is 2-0 on the season. The offense keeps hitting homeruns. They have hit 9 homeruns coming into this game and hit two more. Betts hit a lead off homerun again, and Benintendi hit a solo homerun in the 6th. This is getting old but a 7 game win streak is not. Things to note: Hembree pitched a perfect 7th, Smith pitched a perfect 8th, Kelly pitched a perject 9th, Kelly's appeal hearing is on Friday, Pomerantz will make the start on Friday, Redsox have 5 people hitting over .300 (Betts, Ramirez, Martinez, Moreland, Devers), Redsox lead the majors in every offensive category except in stolen bases (Washington Nationals are leading), #WINTITSREPEAT
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The Redsox just keep steamrolling teams. They need some competition. Little injuries bugs keep happening. During game 2 Mookie Betts hurt his foot sliding into home and the collision with the catcher, Sisco, in the 1st inning. He returned into the field but left in the 4th inning. He is reportedly being diagnosed with a left foot contusion. His x-rays were negative. I do not expect him to miss an extended period of time and expect him to return Tuesday or Wednesday against the Angels. Game 1: 7-3 Sox. With this win, they have matched their best start in 100 years (11-2), when they won the world series in 1918. Ramirez was not in the lineup because of the HBP on his hand on Thursday. Moreland replaced him at 1B and Lin was at shortstop for Holt. E-Rod got to face his previous team again. He was much more effective than his first start. He went 6 innings with only 1 earned run, with 8 strikeouts. Nunez hit his first official home run of the season (not counting the inside the parker on opening day) in the 1st inning to score in 3 runs. Most notably, Devers did very well going 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored. Even though Joe Kelly is suspended for 6 games, he is appealing so he is able to pitch until the process concludes so he came in the 8th, with a HUGE standing ovation because of the fight with Tyler Austin of the Yankees. The Redsox are clicking on all sides of the ball and don't seem like they are slowing down anytime soon. Even when the competition is "increasing" the offense keeps mashing and the starters only seem to be allowing 0 or 1 earned run, with a few outliers. Things to note: Cora reported after the game that Price will start Tuesday at the Angels, Velazquez will pitch on Saturday, Hembree pitched the 7th giving up 2 runs, Kelly with the 8th, Barnes with the 9th, Kelly's walk up song is a huge come up with the techno Walmart kid, #WINTITSREPEAT Game 2: 10-3 Sox. With the Redsox winning this game, they have their best start in franchise history (118 years) being 12-2. Hanley returned to the lineup at 1B, that was a nice sight to see. Holt was at 2B for Nunez and Lin was at shortstop, covering for Holt. It was Orioles Alex Cobb's first start of the season and the Redsox took no time at all roughing him up. They scored 3 in the first inning. Hanley hit a 2 run homerun against him in the 1st, and Martinez hit a solo homerun in the 3rd. This brings Hanley and Martinez to 3 homers. Most notably, Benintendi went 2 for 5 with 3 RBIS. Velazquez kept the dominate starters going with 2 earned runs, in 5 innings. I except that it was Velazquez's last start for the Redsox, and he will go back to AAA because of Pomerantz being close to come back. Mookie Betts got hurt in the 1st inning with a left foot contusion and got taken out in the 4th inning. JBJ took his spot in RF, Benintendi was shifted into CF, and Swihart (with his first appearance in the outfield in 2018) took LF. He seemed comfortable catching balls in LF and got 2 hits. I want him to play more. I think he is going to take Leon's spot as a backup catcher and play him in LF and 2B. The Redsox keep on winning, I know it is REALLY early but are "running" away with the division so far. Things to note: Kelly pitched a scoreless 6th, Walden pitched 1 run total 7th, 8th, and 9th, JBJ made a highlight catch in RF versus Jones, Cora announced that Pomerantz is ready to join the rotation after his 2nd rehab start on Friday and is expected to see him soon, #WINTITSREPEAT. Game 3: 3-1 Sox. This was a cold one... I assume they played this one because the impending storm on Marathon Monday. This was the lowest game time temperature at Fenway Park (28 degrees) since April 17, 2003. Moreland played 1B, Hanley played DH, JD in LF, Holt at 2B, and Lin at SS. I am questioning if Nunez's knee is acting up because he has not been in the lineup in 2 days but it is probably because it was so cold and they did not want to chance it. Betts was out with his left foot injury and JBJ took his spot in RF. It didn't matter for Sale, went out short sleeves and all. He was making Orioles look so bad, and you hate to see that. He went a dominate 5 innings, giving up 1 run, with 8 strikeouts. Even though he did not get the win, he should have. The cold affected the offense, you could see that. Benintendi and Moreland both had 3 hits and Lin had 2 hits. You can see Lin taking shortstop/2B if Holt/Nunez does not begin to hit until Pedroia and Bogaerts comes back. Kimbrel locked it down in the 9th to get his 5th save of the season. Things to note: Hembree got the win in this game pitching a perfect 6th and 7th, Barnes pitched a perfect 8th, Kimbrel has not allowed a run in his 7 innings of work, Pomerantz is expected to return on Friday versus the A's, a nice 4 game winning streak, #WINTITSREPEAT Game 4: Rainout
The game will be made up on May 17th. This was the first time a Marathon Monday game being postponed since 1984 During game 2 of the series with the Yankees, David Price came out with an injury after giving up 4 runs. He finished the first inning but did not return in the second, and Poyner went in. He only had 30 pitches at that time. It is being announced he left because precautionary reasons but he had a "sensation" in his left hand. Hopefully he will not miss any time, and be ready for his next start. I do not think that he will miss any extended time. His hand went numb during the game. Price says that it happens all the time during cold weather. He is reportedly making his next start on Tuesday and is having no set backs. Game 1: 14-1 Sox. Yankees losing by almost two touchdowns, hate to see that. Stanton striking out twice against Sale, you hate to see that too. Sale has got one run in support the last two starts so I guess the offense owed him one. They gave him 14 runs... He only gave up a solo homerun to Judge in the 5th, while pitching 6 innings with 8 strikeouts. It is only three starts into the season but he looks like already in mid season form. The lineup was the same as usual but only missed Bogaerts because of the ankle injury. Holt took his spot this game and batted ninth. Everyone got in the offensive attack and had a hit (except Holt). It was mainly the top of the order, they were on FIRE. Betts went 4 for 4 with 4 RBI and a grand slam in the 6th inning, Benintendi went 2 for 2 with 2 RBI, and Hanley went 2 for 2 with 3 RBI. This game should prove all the doubters wrong, the Redsox are legit. They have the best MLB record and have a 9 game win streak. Things to note: Joe Kelly pitched a perfect 7th, and Johnson pitched a perfect 8th and 9th, Dustin Pedroia will go to FT. Myers next Tuesday for extended spring training, Lin replaced Nunez in the 7th and shifted to short while Holt went to 2B, Swihart replaced Ramirez at 1B, Ramirez got his 3rd stolen base of the season only 29 HR and 27 SB for 30-30, Happy Sale Day, #WINTITSREPEAT Game 2: 10-7 NYY This game started off really bad but was really fun by the end. There goes the winning streak too but huge fight by this team right to the end of the game. The lineup changes highlighted by Martinez in LF, Moreland at 1B, Hanley at DH, Holt at shortstop, and Benintendi sitting. Price gave up 4 early in the 1st inning and got taken out by a sensation in his throwing hand. Hanley hit a HR in the 1st. Poyner gave up one and Hembree gave up 3. JD finally proved his worth in Boston with a grandslam in the 5th to get to two but Barnes gave up two more because of Vazquez bad catching and error. Then the 7th inning came... THERE WAS A FIGHT IN THE 7TH! This was because of the slide by Austin to Holt like Machado did with Pedroia. Kelly hit Austin in the back in the 7th inning and Austin charged the mound. I have huge respect for Kelly after this game. He threw some hard punches and was bleeding after a result of the fight. Kelly, Austin, and one of the New York coaches were ejected after the fight. I thought that the stare down between Benintendi and Gray after the National Anthem was the only thing for the rivalry but I was very wrong. I am curious to note if the Yankees are going to do anything tomorrow to retaliate. It is going to be really interesting... Things to note: Holt got his first hit in the 5th, the team used every reliever except Kimbrel, Cora did not use Velazquez however because he is supposed to be pitching on Saturday, Vazquez committed the team's first error of the season, Cora with a questionable decision pinchhitting Leon for Holt in the bottom of the 9th with second and third with no outs, with Benintendi and Swihart on the bench, RIVALRY IS BACK!!!! Game 3: 6-3 Sox
I was at this game for this one. The place was electric for the rivalry. There is no place like Fenway Park. Before the game Poyner was put on the 10 day DL and Walden was called up from AAA. His optioned did not get effected because it was less than 10 days. Holt is still at Shortstop but there changes in the lineup. Porcello looked like Porcylo from throwing a no hitter through the 7th but Judge broke it up and Stanton got a hit as well in that inning but he threw 7, 2 hit, shutout innings. He got the W. He even had a perfect game through 10 outs but hit Stanton with one out in the 4th. The Yankees defense is not too good, you hate to see that... Sanchez is a mess behind the plate and Stanton missed played a ball in LF that contributed to runs. Nunez and JBJ got going in this game, which was encouraging to see. Hanley in the first inning got hit on the hand and got taken out of the game. X rays were negative though. Moreland replaced him and did well, going 2 for 3 with an RBI. The Redsox were cruising through the 9th but that is when it got scary. Walden gave up 3 runs and Kimbrel had to come in. Kimbrel had a clean inning and picked up the save for the win! Things to note: There was a rain delay after the 5th inning (took 45 min), Porcello had a no hitter through the 5th inning and went back out after the rain delay in the 6th, Nunez got taken out for Holt and Lin took Holt's place at shortstop after the rain delay, Devers had 2 errors, Kimbrel still has a 0 ERA on the season, Kimbrel has the best walk up song on the Redsox that I heard By: Peter Alves During game 3 of the series with the Tampa Bay Rays, Xander Bogaerts got hurt in the 7th inning by sliding into the Rays dugout because he tried to save a ball from rolling in there to save a run. This was because JD Martinez miss played ball off of the Green Monster and Bogaerts having to cover third. He was replaced by Brock Holt. His injury is reported as a left ankle injury and is getting an MRI on Monday (4-9-18) to find out more. It is reported that the plan was to treatment if to see if DL stint is necessary. DL isn't the immediate choice. Hasn't had the easiest time walking around, unknown how much he has improved from Sunday (per @Evan Drellich). If he is going to miss time the Redsox is going to miss his red hot bat, hitting .368 with 2 homeruns and 9 RBIS. Brock Holt will be his replacement at shortstop while he is out. Blake Swihart could also see some time at shortstop as well. Holt could also go to 2B and Nunez could shift to shortstop until Bogaerts comes back. If it is an extended injury (but I do not think it will be a long one), Nunez could go to shortstop (depending if Pedroia comes back during that time.) I think this will save Holt's season because he was a candidate being DFA first. This will allow Holt to be an "important" asset while he is out because his comfortably on playing shortstop. This might also allow Holt to heat up to start hitting because of the presumably regular playing time while Bogaerts is out. Edit 5:20 PM: Bogaerts has been put on the 10 DL, presumably missing 10-14 days. Lin was called up from AAA. Game 1: 3-2 Sox: Happy home opener! The lineup is back to the original to Opening Day, so no surprises there. CY Price is still in full form, still throwing scoreless innings. He now is up to 14 scoreless. He is proving all of the doubters wrong so far and hopes to keep the streak alive. Speaking of streaks, Price kept the streak of the Redsox starters throwing 0 or 1 ER in their starts. The offense had nothing to speak of coming to the 9th inning, being down 2-0 because of Smith giving up 2 runs in the 8th. Who else would get them to extras other than the two hottest hitters on the team, Bogey and Hanley. Ramirez RBI single to score in Betts, and Bogaerts RBI doubled to score in Benintendi. The game had to go to the 12th inning but Hanley is the hero. He singled to score in JBJ for the walkoff win! Things to note: I <3 Hanley (shoutout to David Babb), Swihart pinched ran for Martinez in the 11th, Velazquez pitched in the 9th so that most likely means that E-Rod will take his spot when he is healthy on Sunday, Kimbrel pitched a perfect 10th (still hasn't gave up a run), and Poyner pitched a perfect 11th and 12th, 6 game win streak hype! #WINTITSREPEAT Game 2: 10-3 Sox: The Redsox offense finally woke up in this game. No lineup changes to note in this game. Bogaerts is continuing on his April tear with a grand slam in the 2nd inning. He is hitting .371 with 2 HR and 9 RBI. JD Martinez got involved with the fun too with his first home run as a Redsox in the 7th inning. Porcello broke the streak of Redsox starters only giving up 0 or 1 earned runs in their starts with 2 earned runs in the 1st inning but then retired 17 in a row (20 of his 21 next batters) and got the win. The Redsox have won 22 straight games when they give Porcello 3 or more runs to work with. I am loving this team this year and I hope that the winning culture does not die down. Things to note: Holt replaced Betts in RF in the 8th inning, Swihart hit for Hanley in the 9th, Walden pitched a perfect 1.2 innings, E-Rod will start tomorrows game, 7 game win streak, #WinTitsRepeat Game 3: 8-7 Sox.
WHAT A COMEBACK!!! Before I get to the game recap I just want to say I love this team. I may shit on this team or be too "negative" all the time, but a comeback like that, you got to love it. I love this teams fight (considering it is April). Lots of momentum heading into the series versus New York. The lineup had JD in LF, Hanley playing DH, and Moreland playing 1B. E-Rod did not look ready to go coming off the DL, while optioning Walden to AAA. I think he needed a minor league start (like Pomerantz) before coming off the DL. He went 3.2 innings, giving up 3 runs. Then the disaster happened, Velazquez gave up 2 more runs, and Johnson gave up 2 as well. It was 7-2 Rays, heading into the bottom of the 8th inning, then the unimaginable happened... THE REDSOX CAME BACK. It all started with a Hanley single, (JD and Brock got out), Moreland doubled (7-3), Nunez singled, Devers doubled (7-5), Vazquez singled (7-6), Betts singled (7-7), and Benintendi doubled (8-7). All they needed was Kimbrel to lock it down in the 9th, he did, and picked up the save. There is always a cost to these wins though... Things to note: Bogaerts got hurt in the 7th inning and replaced by Holt (read all the way above if you want to know my take on it), do not play Martinez in LF at home because he is a mess out there, Smith got the win, Velazquez and Johnson pitched out of the bullpen so that means that Pomerantz is really close so I personally believe that Velazquez will be sent down and Johnson will stay in the bullpen until Wright comes back, it is the first time in franchise history that the club has started off the year 8-1, #WINTITSREPEAT, Pray for Bogaerts <3 By: Peter Alves Game 1: 7-3 Sox. (4-1) The Miami Marlins are a complete joke. I feel bad for any Miami Marlins fan. They are so bad that even "Marlins Man" left. The only people I know on that roster is Castro, Bour, and Realmuto. The Redsox are in their first interleague play so that means no DH so it was going to be interesting on how Cora was going to managing the lineup. He ultimately chose Hanley to play 1B and to sit Martinez. The lineup was: Betts, Benintendi, Ramirez, Devers, Bogaerts, Nunez, Bradley, Vazquez, Johnson. I was excited to see Johnson hit because he was a stud in college but he struck out on a bunt and grounded out. The offense came alive in this game with Hanley and Betts, both, getting their first home runs of the year. Bogaerts is continuing tearing it up, going 2 for 5. Brian Johnson continued the streak of a Redsox starter giving up 0 or 1 ER in their starts. He went 6 innings, and got out of trouble in the 4th and 6th. I think he is better than Valazquez and is my pick to stay in the rotation longer until Pomerantz or E-Rod comes back. This early schedule is a complete gift, with one more game vs the Marlins left on 4-3-18, and a three game series at home with the Rays, so I see the winning streak continuing until they face New York starting on Tuesday. Things to note: Devers has at least 1 RBI in every game he's played this year, Benintendi got his first hit of the season on an infield single in the 5th, Vaz went 2 for 5, Swihart and Moreland PH in the pitching spot, Hembree pitched the 7th (scorless), Walden closed it up in the 8th and 9th (in trouble at the 9th, resulting in Kimbrel being up in the bullpen but never came in) Game 2: 4-2 Sox (13 Innings) (5-1) This one took way longer than expected. The Redsox had a lot of opportunities to close it out. They had a lot of baserunning mistakes. Devers, JBJ and Nunez to name a few. The lineup was stupid this game, sitting Mookie. I think you should never sit your studs but I get Cora trying to get everyone to play. The lineup was: Nunez, Benintendi, Ramirez, Martinez (RF), Bogaerts, Devers, Vazquez, Sale. It was a shame that Sale didn't get a hit, like he did last year vs the Phillies. Sale did not have his dominate stuff but he still went 5 innings with only 1 earned run. He had a lot of pitches early. It went into extras and the Redsox had the chance to win it in the 11th from a Benny single to score in Nunez but Barnes gave it up. I was coming around on him because he had 3 scoreless appearances beforehand. He gave a Maybin double to score in Anderson to keep the game going to the 12th, and then the 13th. You know what they say about Matt Barnes... "If you like Matt Barnes you're *&%*& &*%*&%&" Hanley is tonights hero with a RBI double to score in Betts and Benintendi. Hembree closed it out in the 12th, and the 13th and got the win. I'm liking this teams fight, and a five game win streak is nice too. Win Dance Repeat is no more, but there is a new thing... #WINTITSREPEAT. Things to note: Redsox starters still haven't gave up more than 1 run in any start this season, sets back to 1904. Devers broke his streak of having an RBI in every game. Kimbrel pitched the 10th in a non save situation. Redsox are in 1st place. Redsox went 5-1 on this road trip, and has a 10 game home stand against the Rays (3), Yankees (3), and Orioles (4).
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