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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 23, 2022 4:14:52 GMT -5
Jon Couture @joncouture · 7h “Obviously, where we are in the standings, these games matter a lot and you don’t want to be blind to the scoreboard.” - Chaim Bloom
"No. We would like to be blind to the scoreboard." - #RedSox fans
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 23, 2022 4:15:46 GMT -5
Jon Couture @joncouture · 7h That's it. In the 111 seasons of baseball at Fenway Park, no visiting team had ever scored 25 runs in a game.
Until tonight. #RedSox
Jon Couture @joncouture · 6h Of all the things that happened tonight, Toronto scoring 11 runs when the bases were empty with two outs is a level of crazy all on its own.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 23, 2022 4:17:20 GMT -5
Jason Mastrodonato @jmastrodonato · 8h I'd have JBJ in center field every day until Kiké is back. Against lefties, righties, at home, on the road, in a house, with a mouse, here and there, everywhere
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 23, 2022 4:18:17 GMT -5
Julian McWilliams @byjulianmack · 7h On an out directly behind him, hit on a line to left, down 25-3 (let's see what else), Jarren Duran was halfway to third and almost got doubled off at second. Not trying to come down on the guy too hard, but, man, he has to think through the game better.
Duran said he didn’t run after the ball when it dropped because he didn’t want to collide with Verdugo, who he said was already there. “I just didn’t want to get in his way.”
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 23, 2022 4:25:04 GMT -5
Red Sox make history, but not the good kind, in loss to Toronto By Jayna Bardahl Globe Correspondent,Updated July 23, 2022, 12:17 a.m.
Fenway Park saw its fair share of history Friday night, but unfortunately for the quickly falling 48-46 Boston Red Sox, none of it went in their favor.
In their first game back from the All-Star break, the Red Sox suffered a brutal 28-5 beatdown to the Toronto Blue Jays.
In the third inning, Toronto’s Ramiel Tapia hit the first inside-the-park grand slam of the majors since 2017. Tapia drilled a fly ball to his counterpart center fielder Jarren Duran, who charged forward in a complete miscalculation of the ball’s location.
“From the get-go when he hit the ball I saw his reaction and I thought ‘He didn’t see that ball,’” said manager Alex Cora. “There’s nothing you can do.”
After he made contact, Tapia appeared disappointed, expecting a fly-out to mark the end of the inning.
Instead, the ball fell several feet behind Duran and when its location was finally clear, the rookie centerfielder stared at it as Lourdes Gurriel, Santiago Espinal, Danny Jansen, and Tapia raced around to give the visitors a 10-0 lead.
When asked why he didn’t chase after the ball, Duran said left fielder Alex Verdugo was already there.
“Obviously, I should have taken a step or two, but he was already going to beat me to the ball so I just didn’t want to get in his way. What if I sprint into him and collide with him, or something like that?” Duran said.
“Next time I know to take one or two steps but he was already going to beat me to the ball,” he said.
Cora said the players talked through the mishap afterwards in the dugout.
“Obviously he expects Jackie (Bradley Jr.) and Alex (Verdugo) are going, but at the same time you got to go [after the ball] too,” Cora said. “That was a conversation between players, and sometimes that voice is louder than a manager in those situations.”
Duran, however, said he did not talk to anyone after the play.
“Most helpless feeling you could ever feel,” said Duran. “Until you guys catch a fly ball in twilight, let me know.”
Tapia’s slam came off a 77 mile-per-hour fastball from Austin Davis — his first pitch of the night. Davis replaced starter Nate Eovaldi, who pitched 2⅔ innings, allowing eight hits and two walks and surrendering nine earned runs.
The Blue Jays would add four more off Davis in the fourth to make for a seven-run inning. Toronto later topped that with a 11-run performance in the fifth.
Tapia is the second Blue Jay to record an inside-the-park grand slam. In 1989, Junior Felix made it happen for Toronto, also at Fenway Park.
The 28 runs scored by the Blue Jays are the most scored against the Red Sox in franchise history, beating the previous record of 27 set in 1923.
In the last three games, the Red Sox have allowed 55 runs and have a -47 run differential, the worst since 1900, according to ESPN.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 23, 2022 4:27:59 GMT -5
RED SOX NOTEBOOK Red Sox plug Christian Vázquez back at first, highlighting conundrum at corner By Julian McWilliams Globe Staff,Updated July 22, 2022, 8:40 p.m.
Catcher Christian Vázquez got the start at first base Friday against the Blue Jays. He was arguably the offensive highlight, slugging two home runs in a 28-5 loss, but it further highlighting the Red Sox’ struggles at that position heading into a pivotal part of their season.
Franchy Cordero and Bobby Dalbec, the primary first basemen, haven’t produced. Dalbec struck out as a pinch hitter Friday, his 80th in 253 plate appearances, and is hitting .204 with a .627 OPS. Cordero, meanwhile, is hitting .225 with a .671 OPS after an 0 for 16 slump dating to July 11 in which he’s struck out 15 times.
“Franchy, he started off well, and he got cold and then he got hot again and now he’s going through a stretch. He’s not hitting. Bobby, it’s been up and down the whole time,” manager Alex Cora said before the blowout. “I just felt like with Kevin Plawecki catching and Nate Eovaldi on the mound, we got Christian at first who can do it. But we need to be better not only there, but I think all around.”
First base has been a grind defensively for Cordero. The Sox threw him into the mix this season, hoping he could learn the position on the fly. That hasn’t happened, Cordero still appearing out of sorts and uncomfortable.
“I think the biggest thing, especially when you have athletes, is they’re going to make some mistakes,” chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said of Cordero. “But they’re also going to be able to make some great plays because of the things that they can do athletically and we shouldn’t look past that.”
It’s clear Cordero isn’t a first baseman, though. Bloom did admit the struggles of both Dalbec and Cordero, but with optimism.
“All the good things that each of them shows you, we haven’t always seen on a consistent basis. Especially with one of them being a lefthanded hitter, the other being righthanded.”
Bigger than the scoreboard
After Friday, the Red Sox have 10 games remaining before the Aug. 2 trade deadline. Bloom said regardless of the team’s production, he still will always look into ways he could make his current group better. The Sox entered the day two games back of a wild card spot.
“Obviously, where we are in the standings, these games matter a lot and you don’t want to be blind to the scoreboard,” Bloom said. “But you also don’t want to let the scoreboard completely overwhelm you from making good baseball moves.
“I think a lot of focus sometimes gets put on this buyer-or-seller question, and you end up just looking past what are good moves you can make to strengthen your group, to strengthen your core.” J.D. Martinez scratched
J.D. Martinez, the All-Star designated hitter, was in the initial lineup but scratched due to what the team called back spasms. Martinez dealt with the same issue prior to the All-Star break, missing the July 12 matchup against the Rays.
Rob Refsnyder took his place at DH, batting second and slugging a solo home run in the seventh. Martinez had been slated to bat third. Worth the trip
Cora couldn’t be at David Ortiz’s Hall of Fame induction in Cooperstown this weekend. “I’m jealous,” said Cora, “but I got a job to do.” However, Jason Varitek, the team’s game planning coordinator and a nine-season teammate of Ortiz, did make the trip. “He fought it a little bit, but I was like ‘No, you gotta go,’ " Cora said. “I think obviously, [Varitek] is the captain. He means a lot to David and those teams that David played for here. So having Jason there, I’m good with that.” Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis are also scheduled to attend. Manny Ramirez said he was going, however, that remains to be seen. “You never know with Manny,” Cora said with a smile . . . Rich Hill (left knee sprain) threw a three-inning simulated game Friday . . . Trevor Story (right hand bruise) tracked pitches in the batter’s box, but still isn’t swinging. The earliest Story could come off the IL is Sunday . . . Matt Barnes began a rehab assignment at Triple A Worcester . . . The Red Sox officially placed Chris Sale (left pinky fracture) on the 15-day injured list. Righthander Brayan Bello was recalled from Triple A Worcester and will likely make his third big-league start in Sunday’s series finale. The Sox top pitching prospect’s two previous starts came against the Rays, and he allowed nine earned runs in eight innings. Nick Pivetta, who would have pitched Sunday, will be pushed back and get an additional day of rest after making all his starts in the first half of the season. Catcher Connor Wong was optioned to Triple A. The Sox selected infielder Yolmer Sánchez to the active roster, and promptly used him to pitch the ninth inning.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 23, 2022 4:29:51 GMT -5
Jayna Bardahl @jaynabardahl · 9h Here's the inside-the-park grand slam. Duran completely misreads where this ball was heading, and then doesn't chase after it when it lands far behind him.
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 8h As somebody who has covered four last-place Sox teams over the years, I have never seen anything like this. What a mess.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 23, 2022 4:30:45 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 8h (1/2) If Jackie Bradley Jr. is in the lineup — home, away, on Mars, anywhere — he should play CF.
Yes, RF is tough in Fenway. But Bradley's range in both gaps can impact a game more than his playing RF.
He also won't a let a ball get over his head and his arm stops runners.
(2/2) I suspect the Sox are playing Duran in CF to see if he can actually play there. All evidence so far suggests he can't.
If he needs to develop, send him back to AAA. Fans should not pay Fenway Park prices to see that. It's not fair to anybody, including Duran.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 23, 2022 4:31:38 GMT -5
Alex Speier @alexspeier · 7h The Red Sox are currently trailing by 23 runs in the 6th inning. The worst loss in franchise history was by 24 runs - a 27-3 loss to Cleveland in 1923. In the last 99 years, they haven’t lost by more than 21 runs in a game.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 23, 2022 4:33:58 GMT -5
Red Sox notebook: Chris Sale’s return this season still uncertain after suffering fractured finger LHP had surgery on Monday
By Steve Hewitt | stephen.hewitt@bostonherald.com | Boston Herald PUBLISHED: July 22, 2022 at 6:52 p.m. | UPDATED: July 22, 2022 at 7:04 p.m.
Will Chris Sale return to the Red Sox this season? It’s still unclear.
Five days after Sale fractured his left pinky finger in New York, the Red Sox returned from the All-Star break on Friday without certain answers on when the pitcher will be back, if at all. Sale had surgery — “an open reduction and internal fixation” of the fractured finger — on Monday in Wellesley, which was successful, and placed on the 15-day injured list Friday. How long will he be out for?
“To be honest with you, I have no idea,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said.
“He had the surgery,” Cora added. “I’ll know more during the week.”
Sale was making his second start of the season last Sunday after he returned from a stress fracture in his right rib cage that kept him out for the first three months.
After suffering the injury on Sunday, Sale seemed to expect to pitch again this season, estimating it would take 4-6 weeks to get moving and throwing again. Cora recounted a similar injury that Christian Vazquez suffered in 2018, when he fractured his right pinky finger. He was back in less than two months.
“But obviously this is different, right?” Cora said. “He’s a pitcher. So we’ll see. Hopefully he can get back with us and dominate and help us accomplish what we’re trying to accomplish.” Hill throws sim game
Cora seemed very encouraged by Rich Hill’s progress after he threw a three-inning simulated game on Friday, as the left-hander works his way back from a sprained knee he suffered three weeks ago. He’s scheduled for a bullpen on Sunday and may need a minor rehab start before his return, which doesn’t seem too far off.
“He looked really good,” Cora said. “The velocity, he got up to 90, so maybe the (knee) brace is helping him out.”
With Hill and Michael Wacha — who will throw a bullpen on Saturday and then a sim game on Monday — the Red Sox’ starting pitching reinforcements seem to be on their way. Meanwhile, they’re starting two rookies against the Blue Jays this weekend, with Kutter Crawford going on Saturday and Brayan Bello likely to make his third career start in Sunday’s series finale.
Nick Pivetta will pitch Monday’s opener against the Guardians. The right-hander struggled going into the All-Star break with a 13.50 ERA over his last three starts — one against the Rays and two with the Yankees — and Cora wanted to give him an extra day.
“For a while there, he was our guy every five days, and he was the only one doing that,” Cora said. “I don’t want to say he hit the wall. There were a few things that I noticed, especially the last few games, that we could improve. But at the same time, yeah, he needed a breather, so we decided to push him back to Monday. So, hopefully that helps him out.” Martinez scratched
J.D. Martinez was a late scratch from Friday’s lineup due to back spasms, which have come up occasionally throughout his time with the Red Sox. He was last scratched from a lineup because of back spasms in a May 22 game against the A’s.
Martinez’s removal from the lineup came after batting practice, about an hour before first pitch. Rob Refsnyder took his place as the designated hitter. Cooperstown bound
Several of David Ortiz’s former teammates are making the trip to Cooperstown this weekend for his Hall of Fame induction on Sunday, including Jason Varitek. Varitek serves as the Red Sox’ game-planning coordinator, and needed some pushing from Cora to attend the festivities.
“He fought it a little bit, but I was like nah bro, you gotta go,” Cora said. “I think obviously he’s the captain, he means a lot to David and those teams that David played here. … From my end, I’m good with that.”
Cora said he believes Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis and Johnny Damon are among others heading to Cooperstown for Ortiz.
“It should be a fun weekend. The big man, he’s special,” Cora said. “I just hope he enjoys it. … Everybody appreciates David as a person and it should be a fun weekend.” Injury updates
Trevor Story (right hand contusion) tracked pitches on Friday, but hasn’t taken swings yet so his exact return isn’t certain. … Kiké Hernández (hip) started working out in the weight room and is feeling better since getting a PRP injection in his hip. “I don’t know how long he’s going to be, but he’s moving around,” Cora said. … Matt Barnes (shoulder) was set to make a rehab appearance with Worcester on Friday. … Triston Casas returned to Worcester’s lineup on Friday after missing more than two months with an ankle injury. … Yolmer Sanchez was recalled from Worcester, with Connor Wong optioned back to Triple-A. The Red Sox’ 40-man roster is now at 40, but they’ll have to make a move when Josh Winckowski comes back from the COVID-19 injured list.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 23, 2022 4:38:57 GMT -5
Red Sox Stats @redsoxstats · 8h Since leaving Chicago on July 3rd, the Red Sox have been outscored 111-56 in 130 innings played (14.5 games), all against TB, NYY, and TOR.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 23, 2022 4:42:37 GMT -5
Blue Jays @ Red Sox Saturday , 23rd July 4pm @ Fenway Park
Manoah 10-4/ 2.28
Crawford 2-2/4.50
Fresh off record game, Jays hope offense still has punch vs. Red Sox FLM
After a record-setting win in the opener, the visiting Toronto Blue Jays hope they saved something for the second game of their three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
The Blue Jays had 28 runs and 29 hits, both club records, in defeating the Red Sox 28-5 on Friday night. The runs were also the most allowed by the Red Sox in club history.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had six hits to match the club record for a game set by Frank Catalanotto in 2004. Gurriel also had five RBIs. Gurriel's sixth hit came against Red Sox infielder Yolmer Sanchez, who pitched in the ninth and allowed a run.
Raimel Tapia had six RBIs, including an inside-the-park grand slam in the third inning that came about when center fielder Jarren Duran lost sight of the fly ball.
"He couldn't see the ball; there's nothing you can do," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said.
"It's the most helpless feeling you could feel," Duran said. "Until you guys catch a ball in the twilight, let me know."
Duran did not pursue the ball after it dropped behind him because left fielder Alex Verdugo already was there. "I just didn't want to get in his way," he said.
Danny Jansen also had six RBIs with two homers and a single for Toronto.
The Blue Jays scored 11 runs in the fifth inning, all after two were out. The inning was extended when Matt Chapman's popup dropped among a cluster of Red Sox players in front of home plate. It went for an RBI hit.
"Very tough," Cora said. "We didn't pitch good; we didn't play good defense. We've got to make adjustments."
The Blue Jays will start right-hander Alek Manoah (10-4, 2.28 ERA) on Saturday. In two starts against Boston this season, he is 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA. Over four career starts against the Red Sox, he is 2-0 with a 1.80 ERA.
Boston will start right-hander Kutter Crawford (2-2, 4.50 ERA), who has never faced the Blue Jays.
The Blue Jays are 5-1 under interim manager John Schneider, who replaced Charlie Montoyo. Boston has lost seven of its past eight.
The series marks the resumption of play after the All-Star break.
"That was awesome," Schneider said of the big victory. "Before the game, we talked about how you can come out a little bit sleepy or we can come out hot. We came out hot."
The Blue Jays feel that they can play better than they have this season.
"I think we've only seen flashes of how good we can be, and I'm sure that's disappointing for a lot of people," Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano said.
"The ups and downs of it, the inconsistencies, myself included. We know we can be better. I think just coming out in the second half, we know where we are and what we kind of need to do, and everyone feels that," Romano said.
Blue Jays first base coach Mark Budzinski returned to the team Friday after the death of his daughter, Julia, early this month.
Toronto center fielder George Springer (elbow) did not start Friday.
Boston designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) was a late scratch on Friday
Boston put left-hander Chris Sale on the injured list with a left fifth finger fracture, recalled right-hander Brayan Bello from Triple-A Worcester, optioned catcher Connor Wong to Worcester and selected Sanchez from Worcester.
--Field Level Media
Blue Jays at Red Sox Saturday, at 4:10 PM EST Clear According to Forecast.io, it's expected to be 89° F with a 2% chance of rain and 6 MPH wind blowing out in Boston at 4:10 PM EST. Hourly Forecasts: Weather.com Forecast.io
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 23, 2022 4:47:35 GMT -5
Mike in Orlando @yankee0579 · 7h 52 runs given up in the last 3 games by the #RedSox.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 23, 2022 6:22:13 GMT -5
A historically embarrassing night at Fenway Park
By Rob Bradford WEEI 93.7 an hour ago
Fair or not, the image is currently viewed as the moment we defined that path for the 2022 Red Sox.
As Jarren Duran stood stationary, staring out toward center field as Raimel Tapia raced around the bases, it felt like the fork in the road we didn't think was coming for at least another week or so.
An inside-the-park grand slam. A 10-run deficit in just the third inning. And, ultimately, the signature moment for a historically bad loss for the Red Sox.
By the time the Red Sox were able to finally escape the Fenway field and all the awkwardness that came with giving up a franchise record for most runs allowed in a single game - losing to the Blue Jays, 28-5 - the numbness had already set in.
There was the player's explanation. “I mean, Dugie (Alex Verdugo) was right there already. Obviously, I should have taken a step or two but he was already going to beat me to the ball, so I just didn’t want to get in his way," Duran said. "What if I sprinted to it and collided with him or something like that? But, next time I know to take one or two steps, but he was already going to beat me to the ball.”
There was also the manager's frustration. "You try to navigate the game, and use guys in spots that they’re not comfortable, but at the same time, it’s one loss. It doesn’t look great," said Red Sox skipper Alex Cora. "It’s not about what they did offensively, but what we didn’t do defensively, on the mound. It was tough to watch. It was tough to be in the dugout, to be honest with you. They know it and I know it. It’s not lack of preparation. It’s not lack of effort because we keep going about our stuff and going about the process the right way. I would love to say that this happens, but it doesn’t happen often. We’ve just got to turn the page and be ready for tomorrow. That’s the only way you can attack the day tomorrow."
No matter what happens Saturday, Sunday or in any of the days leading toward the ultimate defining date - the Aug. 2 trade deadline - there will be no escaping what happened at Fenway Friday night. History will make sure of that.
- The Red Sox tied their team mark for the second-most hits allowed in a single game, finishing only behind the 30-hit game on Sept. 28, 1923 and the game on May 1, 1929 when they allowed 29 hits.
- They allowed 11 runs in the top of the fifth, all with two outs. It was the most runs the Red Sox had given up in a single frame since July 2, 2016.
.- The Blue Jays became just the sixth team in Major League Baseball history to score 28 or more runs in a game.
Maybe it's all just the opposite of how it feels. Perhaps instead of being the loss that pushed the Red Sox over the cliff, cementing the trade deadline fates of more than a few key members of Cora's club, it serves as a wake-up call.
That scenario, however, is really difficult to envision at this point.
It's not so much the score, or the fact that the Red Sox are now three games out of the Wild Card hunt. It's the limp the entire roster seems to be carrying which offers an entirely different kind of image than what it had managed just a month ago.
Starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi didn't look right in his 2 2/3 innings, allowing nine runs while throwing a fastball that averaged just 94.6 mph (2 mph lower than his season average).
J.D. Martinez was scratched due to back issues. Trevor Story (wrist) still isn't ready to swing a bat. Matt Strahm is waiting for the swelling in his wrist to go down. Rich Hill and Michael Wacha seem at least a week or so away. Kiké Hernandez's return is nowhere in sight.
The Red Sox are left trying to save their season with way too many rookies, underperforming veterans and patchwork lineups.
The final score might be an aberration, but the end result seems anything but. And that's the problem.
Sarah Langs @slangsonsports · Follow Most runs allowed in 3-game span, since at least 1901:
1950 Browns: 56 2022 Red Sox: 55* 1999 Cubs: 54 1950 Browns: 54 (overlapping with above span) 1936 A's: 52
* as of now (last 3 games) 11:52 PM · Jul 22, 2022
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Jul 23, 2022 7:29:20 GMT -5
Other than Vazquez, that was pure disgusting by the Red Sox last night shitty hitting, fielding, base running and the tone deaf idiots in the front office, while down by about 20 runs decide to play Sweet Caroline, I wish a fan would of went up and smashed the disc in the booth.
This was a team that was 2 games away from the World Series and the nickel and dime bullshit of the Rays way is not gonna fly here Bogartes and Devers are as good as gone. Jesus, sell and sell everything you can. All this regime cares about is asses in the over priced seats and the dear prospects on the farm.
Thank god that this Sunday, I can watch David Ortiz be enshrined into the Hall of Fame. Cuz these current Red Sox are unwatchable from the bat boy to the clowns in the front office.
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