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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 17, 2022 18:58:43 GMT -5
Julian McWilliams @byjulianmack · 2h Rich Hill, who lost his father last Friday at the age of 94, is out on the field playing catch with his son following the today's game. Hill will pitch tomorrow on Marathon Monday. His father was an avid Boston Marathon runner, running in 37 of them.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 17, 2022 19:05:49 GMT -5
Red Sox 8, Twins 1: More dominant pitching, plus some late offense
On a cold day at Fenway, the Red Sox pitching just barely won out. By Matt_Collins@MattRyCollins Apr 17, 2022, 4:31pm EDT 20 Comments
It was not exactly what we think of as baseball weather at Fenway on Sunday, with temperatures in the high 40s and low 50s and wind that did its damndest to keep the ball in the park all day long, putting the pitching on center stage for this one, at least until the end of the game. For a second straight game, it was the Red Sox pitching outshining the Twins staff, this time allowing one run on the day after a combined shutout performance on Saturday. Michael Wacha had Minnesota off-balance all day long, and the bullpen finished the final four innings mostly without a hitch, ensuring two sacrifice flies were enough from the offense to get Boston over .500 for the first time in 2022.
More robust game nows below.
With the Red Sox needing to replace Eduardo Rodriguez in the rotation this past winter, they opted for a quantity over quality approach, in that they went after a trio of relatively cheap veterans in Michael Wacha, Rich Hill, and James Paxton rather than one higher-tier name. It’s a valid strategy if you have reason to believe at least one of those arms are being underestimated by the market. At least on Sunday, in his second start with the Red Sox and first at Fenway, Wacha showed he has the potential to outperform his one-year, $7 million deal. Not exactly a prototypical pitcher of this era with a big fastball, he has more modest velocity — he was sitting 92 in this game — but can deal if his secondaries are being located well, particularly the changeup. He had it all working for this third game of the series.
Minnesota’s offense had a clear strategy coming into this game, which was to swing early and swing often. Their first two batters recorded outs on just two combined pitches, and ultimately Wacha was able to get through the first inning having thrown only eight. That level of efficiency wasn’t necessarily present throughout the day, but he had no problem getting outs. He was perfect again in the second, and gave up his first runner in the third on a one-out walk, though he’d leave the runner at first. The Twins drew another walk in the fourth, but again Wacha worked around it, this time with an inning-ending double play, before coming back out for the fifth. His no-hitter was broken up here with a leadoff single, but he kept up his streak of not allowing any runners beyond scoring position.
That would be it for Wacha, who is still getting ramped up for full-length starts and threw 79 pitches. It should be mentioned that a big part of that pitch count was a 15-pitch at bat from Carlos Correa, which did end in a strikeout but also likely served to knock Wacha out one inning earlier. Still, allowing just a single through five shutout frames is a hell of a Fenway debut.
So, the Red Sox got some great production from their starter, but they were getting similarly shut down on the other side. Like Wacha, Minnesota’s Bailey Ober wasn’t necessarily attacking with high-powered stuff, but A, he was throwing a lot of strikes on the edges of the zone, and B, standing at 6’9 his fastball plays up given the wingspan. Boston did look like they were going to get something going right away when Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts combined for back-to-back hard-hit singles, but they’d be left there, and Ober fell into a groove.
After that Bogaerts single to put a runner in scoring position with just one out, Ober retired the next 10 batters he faced before that run was broken up by a two-out single from Alex Verdugo. He’d be left there, and they’d again manage just a walk in the fifth. Put it all together, and the two teams combined for just four hits — all singles — through five innings, with just one runner, Devers in the first inning, getting into scoring position.
For the sixth, the Red Sox turned to their bullpen with Matt Strahm coming on first looking to build on what has been a strong start to his season. He did just that with a quick 1-2-3 inning.
Heading into the bottom of the inning, Boston’s offense caught an early break with a Devers line drive going off the glove of first baseman Miguel Sanó to give the Sox their first leadoff runner of the afternoon. Sure enough, that was followed by a double high off the Monster, and suddenly there were two in scoring position with nobody out. The Red Sox didn’t put up a crooked number with the situation, but they were able to get back-to-back fly balls deep enough to get both runners home, and they had a 2-0 lead heading into the seventh.
With a lead now in place to protect, Strahm came back out for the seventh, recording one out and giving up a base hit before Alex Cora called for Ryan Brasier. The righty didn’t get off to the start he wanted when a single put runners on the corners before Trevor Larnach hit a fly ball plenty deep enough to get the runner on third home, cutting Boston’s lead in half. Brasier would get himself into more trouble with another single and a two-out walk to load the bases, but he’d come back with a big strikeout to strand all three runners and preserve the one-run lead.
After the offense failed to add insurance thanks in part to an inning-ending strike ‘em out, throw ‘em out, Jake Diekman got the call for the eighth against the top of Minnesota’s lineup. He wasn’t uber-efficient, but the full counts didn’t come back to bite him as he struck out a pair in a perfect inning.
Meanwhile, the Red Sox had the top of their order coming up in the bottom half of the eighth, and they came through with a big inning to open this game up. Highlighted by a two-RBI single from Trevor Story, Boston added six more runs to their tally to make it a seven-run game with three outs to go. Austin Davis got the call to record those outs, and he did so in order to lock up the 8-1 victory.
The Red Sox and Twins finish up their four-game set on Monday with the annual Patriots Day morning game starting at 11:10 PM ET. It’ll be Rich Hill going for Boston to take on Dylan Bundy for the Twins.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 17, 2022 19:08:59 GMT -5
early but I have noticed the base running has been better and is the in field D
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 3h It’s a little thing in what’s now an 8-1 game, but Story scoring from second on that one-out single wasn’t automatic. He read the ball, got a great jump and scored easily. His athleticism is an added dimension to the offense.
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Post by scrappyunderdog on Apr 17, 2022 19:59:57 GMT -5
early but I have noticed the base running has been better and is the in field D Pete Abraham @peteabe · 3h It’s a little thing in what’s now an 8-1 game, but Story scoring from second on that one-out single wasn’t automatic. He read the ball, got a great jump and scored easily. His athleticism is an added dimension to the offense. That was a heck of a DP that he and Bogaerts pulled off. It happened so quick that I not 100% sure, but it looked like a sliding catch by Bogaerts, flipped it to Story with his glove hand, and Story bare-handed it and flipped it to 1st. And Dalbec has looked a lot better.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 18, 2022 2:53:03 GMT -5
Everything comes together for Sox in the 8th April 17th, 2022 Molly Burkhardt
Molly Burkhardt @mollyburkhardt
BOSTON -- For the first seven innings of Sunday’s matinee between the Red Sox and Twins at Fenway Park, it looked like anyone’s game.
Starter Michael Wacha was in total command, firing five shutout innings and not allowing a hit until the first batter of the fifth. On the other side, Twins starter Bailey Ober cruised through five innings before running into trouble in the sixth, with the Red Sox mustering just four hits off the righty.
The Red Sox led, 2-1, after seven, with all three of the game’s runs coming on sacrifice flies. And then came the eighth inning, during which Boston dominated with six runs on seven hits to power its 8-1 win over Minnesota.
“Although it didn’t look great in the beginning, I do believe that was our best effort,” manager Alex Cora said of the offense. “... it’s not that we were panicking or speeding up, we were executing our plan, we just missed a few pitches. And then after that, little by little, we did what we did and that was a good offensive effort. Even if it was a 2-1 game final, I was very pleased with the at-bats today. It seems like we’re getting close to who we are.”
And what did that offensive effort look like?
Back-to-back-to-back singles from Kiké Hernández, Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts. An RBI double from J.D. Martinez. A two-run RBI single from Trevor Story. A single for Bobby Dalbec. An RBI single for Jackie Bradley Jr., and a sacrifice fly from Kevin Plawecki to close out the scoring.
“That’s what we pride ourselves on, you know, having our plan and sticking to it and executing that,” Story said. “Early on, we didn’t do a great job, but as the game went on, I think we did a better job of hitting the ones that we should, and that big inning happened, and that’s how it goes.”
Particularly encouraging for Boston was Story’s effort in the win. Two of the second baseman’s four at-bats on Sunday were hard-hit balls: A 101.3 mph groundout in the second and a 102.6 lineout in the sixth, with his 93.7 mph lineout in the fourth falling just shy of the 95 mph threshold to be considered hard-hit.
“Yeah, it was much better,” Story said of his day. “I feel like each day is getting better, getting more comfortable in there. I’m hitting the ball hard, I want to get it in the air a bit more, but it’s a good sign for me and a move in the right direction.”
Coming into Sunday, Story had just two hard-hit balls out of 13 this season -- a 15.4 percent rate, compared to his career rate of 43.3 percent. Though every player faced a shortened spring as a result of the lockout, Story’s ramp-up was particularly brief. The second baseman signed with Boston just two weeks ahead of Opening Day, and then left camp shortly after for the birth of his first child. Get the latest from the Red Sox
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One week into the regular season and Story looks to be settling in quite nicely with his new team.
“He’s getting close. He hit the ball hard a few times today; he’s hitting pitches,” Cora said. “Obviously, we know the defender. … Offensively, he’s getting his rhythm. He’ll get [Monday] off. Obviously, we have to be careful with him. But he’ll be ready for Tuesday. But I do believe he’s getting very close to who he is.”
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 18, 2022 3:06:14 GMT -5
Tanner Houck indicates he’s not vaccinated, won’t be able to start in Toronto next week By Julian McWilliams Globe Staff,Updated April 17, 2022, 11:27 a.m.
Red Sox righthander Tanner Houck revealed Sunday morning he’s still not vaccinated against COVID-19.
“I think it’s a personal choice for everyone whether they get it or not,” Houck told the Globe before his team’s 8-1 win against the Twins. “So, that’s all I really got to say on it.”
While it isn’t a league mandate that players receive the vaccine, it is a requirement for travelers going to Canada. That means Houck, who was in line to start next Tuesday in Toronto against the Blue Jays, won’t be allowed to travel or pitch in that game.
In order to enter Canada, the country requires at least two doses of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna), or one dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. The second dose of Pfizer or Moderna — or the one dose of Johnson and Johnson — has to come at least 14 calendar days prior to entering the country.
“We knew it beforehand, so we’ll plan accordingly,” manager Alex Cora said, adding that there are additional Red Sox players who won’t be available for the four-game series beginning a week from Monday due to vaccination status.
Those players will be placed on the restricted list, meaning they won’t be paid or accrue service time for the games. Oakland placed three players on the list prior to its series at Rogers Centre this weekend.
Houck admitted not being eligible to pitch as a result of the mandate isn’t a good feeling.
“I’m definitely bummed that I won’t be able to make that start,” Houck said. “But the starts that I am able to make, I plan on giving 100 percent for this team, if not moreso. Anything I can do for this team to help them win, I’ll do it.”
Houck has made two starts so far this season, including 5⅔ scoreless innings against the Twins in Saturday’s 4-0 win.
Garrett Whitlock, who was stretched out as a starter during spring training and is the Sox’ main multi-inning pitcher, could be a candidate to take Houck’s spot Tuesday. Rich Hill pitching with pride Monday
Rich Hill’s father, Lloyd Hill Sr., passed away Friday at the age of 94. Hill Sr. ran in 37 Boston Marathons. His son will get his second start of the year on Marathon Monday, after leaving the team Wednesday to be with his family. “He’s in a good place,” Cora said. “Obviously, you know, thoughts and prayers with his family. It’s tough, but he’s in a good place. He’s going to go out there and pitch. I know it means a lot to him, his family, and to us.” Hill went 4⅓ innings in his start against the Tigers on Tuesday, allowing five hits and three earned runs, though those were at least in part due to some sloppy play behind him . . . Josh Taylor (back) pitched in his first rehab outing Sunday at Triple A Worcester. Taylor threw 16 pitches, allowed a run on a homer, and struck out one. In that 19-11 loss to Lehigh Valley, Jarren Duran went 1-for-4 with a walk as the designated hitter. He had missed nine straight games after testing positive for COVID-19.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 18, 2022 3:10:26 GMT -5
Red Sox blow it open in the eighth, blow out Twins after another strong start from Michael Wacha By Julian McWilliams Globe Staff,Updated April 17, 2022, 4:30 p.m.
The Red Sox are beginning to find their groove, and poured it on late to beat the Minnesota Twins, 8-1, on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park.
“That’s what we pride ourselves on, is having our plan and sticking to it and executing that,” said Trevor Story, who was 1 for 4 with two RBIs in Boston’s six-run eighth during its second straight win. “Early on, we didn’t do a great job. But as the game went on, I think we did a better job of you know, hitting the ones that we should and that began to happen. That’s kind of how it goes.”
With the game scoreless into the bottom of the sixth thanks largely to Sox starter Michael Wacha and Twins righthander Bailey Ober, the bats came alive. After Miguel Sanó committed a costly error at first base, allowing Rafael Devers to reach, Xander Bogaerts roped a double off the Green Monster in left-center. Sacrifice flies by J.D. Martinez and Alex Verdugo scored both.
Wacha’s day was done by then, but he punched in five scoreless frames and five strikeouts, and didn’t allow a hit until Gio Urshela singled to start the fifth.
[Wacha came out] with an aggressive tempo,” manager Alex Cora said. “He faced them in Fort Myers. And they were very aggressive early, but spring training is spring training. During the season, you’re going to pitch to the scouting report, and we’re going to make adjustments and he was really good.”
Wacha tossed 79 pitches, relying mainly on a changeup that has been the backbone of his decade in the majors. He threw 24 on Sunday, with the only one put in play a meek third-inning groundout.
“I feel like it’s just the equalizer,” Wacha said. “It just kind of gets them off my fastball and then helps my fastball play a little bit more if they are sitting on it. And so, yeah, it’s always just kind of been a little ground ball/weak contact pitch and a little swing and miss here and there.
“I’m happy with how it went today, but there’s definitely some work to be done.”
Matt Strahm continued a solid early showing with a 1-2-3 sixth in relief of Wacha, departing with one on and one out in the seventh for Ryan Brasier. Minnesota halved the deficit with an Urshela single and Trevor Larnach sacrifice fly, but after Brasier loaded the bases, he struck out Kyle Garlick to end the threat, Jake Diekman put down the top of the Minnesota order in the eighth, and the Sox ripped off six runs to put things out of reach.
Against Caleb Thielbar, the Sox reeled off four straight hits, with Bogaerts’s infield single scoring Kiké Hernández and Martinez’s double off the Monster deep in left-center scoring Rafael Devers for a 4-1 lead. (It was Martinez’s 300th career regular-season double.) Story ripped a one-out single past a drawn-in Carlos Correa to make it 6-1, with Jackie Bradley Jr. singling to score Story and a Kevin Plawecki sacrifice fly bringing in Bobby Dalbec, who had the other of Boston’s seven hits in the frame.
Early on Sunday, Cora believed that while his team wasn’t getting the results, they were putting together quality at-bats. He said if it ended up being a 2-1 final, he would have been pleased with that outcome.
He didn’t need to be, his offense ending up 4 for 7 with runners in scoring position and scoring eight in just its second game this season without a home run. All while his pitchers held Minnesota to four singles and a lone run after shutting out the Twins on Saturday.
“We just missed a few pitches,” Cora said. “And then after that, little by little, we did what we did, and that was a good offensive effort.”
One that gives them a chance at a series victory on Monday.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 18, 2022 3:25:59 GMT -5
Boston Red Sox’s Michael Wacha has much different Fenway Park experience than in 2013 World Series in first home start: ‘I wasn’t getting harassed’ Updated: Apr. 17, 2022, 10:26 p.m. | Published: Apr. 17, 2022, 10:26 p.m.
By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com
BOSTON -- For Red Sox pitcher Michael Wacha, Sunday’s experience pitching at Fenway Park was much different than his first two outings at the ballpark.
In the 2013 World Series, Wacha, who was then a rookie with the Cardinals, started Games 2 and 6 of the Fall Classic in Boston. The Fenway faithful did everything they could to get in his head on those nights, including loudly chanting, “Wa-cha! Wa-cha!” while he was on the mound. Shortly after signing with the Red Sox in November, Wacha described the scene as “bananas.”
On Sunday, Wacha made his first home start with the Red Sox and pitched well, allowing one hit and striking out five batters in five scoreless innings as the Sox won, 8-1. As a member of the home team, Wacha was treated very differently than he was nine years ago.
“Wasn’t getting harassed down in the bullpen and in the dugout and basically on the mound the entire time,” Wacha said. “It was good hearing the cheers on my side for sure.”
Wacha pitched well in his first start of that World Series, allowing just two runs in six innings of a 4-2 Cardinals win. Four games later, the Red Sox got the last laugh, chasing Wacha in the fourth inning of an eventual 6-1, championship-clinching win. He spent seven years with the Cardinals before one-year stints with the Mets and Rays in recent seasons.
Wacha has been effective for the Red Sox so far this season. He allowed a single run on two hits in 4 ⅓ innings Monday in Detroit and now owns a 0.96 ERA and 0.86 WHIP through two starts. On Sunday, he recorded two outs on the first two pitches he threw and didn’t allow a hit until the fifth.
“What he did in the second half last year was really good, and so far, in two starts, in 9 ⅔ (innings), he’s doing the thing’s he’s doing, letting the defense make plays,” said manager Alex Cora. “It’s fun to watch.”
Wacha effectively mixed his pitches to keep the Twins off balance and heavily relied on his changeup (24 of 79 pitches, 30%) while also throwing a fastball, cutter, sinker and curveball. Cora was impressed with the righty’s tempo and aggressiveness. Wacha threw 12 of his 24 changeups for strikes.
“I feel like it’s just an equalizer,” Wacha said. “Gets them off my fastball and helps my fastball play a little bit more if they are sitting on it. It’s always been a ground ball, weak contact pitch with a little swing-and-miss every now and then as well.”
Late last season with the Rays, Wacha changed his attack plan to more frequently incorporate his changeup. The results paid off. The decision created a competitive market for his services in free agency. The Red Sox were willing to commit $7 million on a one-year deal.
“As far as commanding the baseball, he’s really good,” Cora said. “The changeup is good. The curveball, it plays now. You can steal pitches with those and actually expand later on in the counts. He’s a complete pitcher.”
Wacha won’t pitch again at Fenway for a couple weeks, as his next three starts will come on Boston’s upcoming road trip. When he does, he’s looking forward to having the crowd behind him again.
“It’s great to be starting and team gets the dub that day, for sure,” Wacha said.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 18, 2022 3:27:34 GMT -5
Rich Hill will start Monday for Boston Red Sox after losing father, Lloyd, late last week: ‘He’s in a good place,’ Alex Cora says Updated: Apr. 17, 2022, 8:17 p.m. | Published: Apr. 17, 2022, 8:16 p.m.
By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com
BOSTON -- Red Sox starter Rich Hill will make his scheduled start Monday after losing his father late last week, manager Alex Cora said.
Lloyd Hill Sr. passed away Friday at the age of 94. Rich Hill traveled back to Boston from Detroit on Wednesday -- one day before the team -- to spend additional time with his family.
“He’s in a good place... Obviously, thoughts and prayers to his family,” Cora said. “It’s tough but he’s in a good place. He is. Just go out there and pitch. I know it means a lot to him, to his family and to us. We’ll be pulling for him as we always do.”
Lloyd Hill Sr. was a football captain and All-American tackle at Brown University who went on to be a high school principal and coach in Quincy. He was a Korean War veteran who ran 37 Boston Marathons. In a fitting twist, Rich Hill’s start will come on Marathon Monday.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 18, 2022 3:33:10 GMT -5
Twins @ Red Sox Monday, April 18th 2022/ Patriots Day 11am @ Fenway
Bundy 1-0/0.00
Hill 0-0/ 6.23
'Symbolism' as Red Sox's Rich Hill starts vs. Twins on Patriots' Day FLM
The Boston Red Sox will conclude their home-opening, four-game series against the Minnesota Twins with a Monday morning game on the Patriots' Day holiday in Massachusetts.
Boston's traditional holiday game at Fenway Park will coincide with the running of the Boston Marathon for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Milton, Mass., native Rich Hill (0-0, 6.23 ERA), a left-hander, will start on Patriots' Day for the first time. It will be a significant day for Hill, whose father -- Lloyd Hill Sr., who ran the race 37 times -- passed away on Friday at the age of 94.
"It's going to be a great day," Hill told the Eagle-Tribune. "A lot of symbolism that day for him."
Hill began his third stint as a member of his hometown team with a Tuesday start in Detroit. He allowed three runs on five hits and struck out four over the first 4 1/3 innings of a 5-3 win over the Tigers.
Monday will mark Hill's first start against the Twins in his 18-year major-league career. He has pitched 5 2/3 innings in eight relief outings, posting an 0-1 record and a 9.53 ERA.
Garrett Whitlock pitched four hitless innings to win Hill's first start before tossing the final 2 1/3 innings and striking out five in Saturday's 4-0 win over Minnesota, clinching Tanner Houck's victory and Boston's first shutout of the year.
"To see (Whitlock) go out there whenever he does, and do what he does every single time, it's truly incredible," Houck said.
With Sunday's 8-1 win over Minnesota, the Red Sox climbed above .500 for the first time this season.
Boston has 30 runs in its last five games, winning four of them.
"It wasn't great (offensively) at the beginning, but I do believe that was our best effort," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. "It's not like we were panicking or swinging out. We executed our plan. Little by little, we did what we did," scoring six runs in the eighth inning.
Right-hander Dylan Bundy (1-0, 0.00 ERA), scheduled to start for the Twins on Monday, was outstanding in his debut last Monday against Seattle, allowing just one hit and striking out two over five shutout innings. Manager Rocco Baldelli called it a "masterful" start.
"He's amazing," infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez said following Bundy's first start. 'It's kind of crazy, because he throws too hard. I don't want to face him."
Bundy hasn't been as successful when facing Boston, as his career record in 20 games (15 starts) is 3-9 with a 5.58 ERA.
Bundy pitched eight shutout innings against the Red Sox on June 11, 2018, but he has allowed seven earned runs in two of his four starts since.
The Twins have been held to one run or no runs in back-to-back games for the first time since last Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
"(Bailey Ober) kept us in the game," Baldelli said of his Sunday starter, who allowed just four hits and two unearned runs in six innings. "He didn't get discouraged and continued to pitch real well no matter what happened. ... You have to keep your head up and find ways to keep it closer than we did (at the end)."
First baseman Miguel Sano has reached base in each of his past 13 starts against Boston after walking twice on Sunday.
--Field Level Media
Twins at Red Sox Monday, at 11:10 AM EST Clear According to Forecast.io, it's expected to be 47° F with a 0% chance of precipitation and 5 MPH wind blowing right to left in Boston at 11:10 AM EST. Hourly Forecasts: Weather.com Forecast.io
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 18, 2022 7:31:45 GMT -5
Patriots Day baseball: Emotional start on tap for Rich Hill as Red Sox wrap up series vs. TwinsBy Matt Pepin Globe Staff,Updated April 18, 2022, 1 hour ago The Red Sox have won two straight, and four of their last five, to pull above .500 for the first time this season as they wrap up their four-game set vs. Minnesota on Monday morning. It will be the first time since 2019 that the Red Sox have played a Patriots Day game because the pandemic disrupted the schedule the past two years. Monday’s 11:10 a.m. start should mean fans leaving the ballgame in the mid-afternoon will have the opportunity to walk over to Kenmore Square to watch the Boston Marathon, which begins just after 9 a.m. Runners are expected to pass through Kenmore until the early evening. Rich Hill, who lives in Milton, will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on Monday. His father, Lloyd Hill Sr., passed away Friday at the age of 94. Hill Sr. ran in 37 Boston Marathons, and his son will get his second start of the year on Marathon Monday. “He’s in a good place,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said of Rich Hill. “Obviously, you know, thoughts and prayers with his family. It’s tough, but he’s in a good place. He’s going to go out there and pitch. I know it means a lot to him, his family, and to us.” Hill went 4⅓ innings in his start against the Tigers on Tuesday, allowing five hits and three earned runs, though those were at least in part due to some sloppy play behind him. “It’s going to be a great day,” Hill told the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune. “A lot of symbolism that day for him.” Lineups TWINS (3-6): 1. Jorge Polanco (S) 2B 2. Carlos Correa (R) SS 3. Gio Urshela (R) 3B 4. Kyle Garlick (R) RF 5. Gary Sanchez (R) C 6. Trevor Larnach (L) LF 7. Miguel Sano (R) 1B 8. Ryan Jeffers (R) DH 9. Gilberto Celestino (R) CF Pitching: RHP Dylan Bundy (1-0, 0.00 ERA) RED SOX (5-4):
1. Enrique Hernandez (R) CF 2. Rafael Devers (L) 3B 3. Xander Bogaerts (R) SS 4. J.D. Martinez (R) DH 5. Alex Verdugo (L) LF 6. Christian Arroyo (R) 2B 7. Travis Shaw (L) 1B 8. Christian Vazquez (R) C 9. Jackie Bradley Jr. (L) RF Pitching: LHP Rich Hill (0-0, 6.23 ERA) Time: 11:10 a.m. TV, radio: MLB Network, NESN, WEEI-FM 93.7 Twins vs. Hill: Carlos Correa 0-4, Gary Sánchez 1-4, Gio Urshela 0-5 Red Sox vs. Bundy: Stat of the day: Monday will mark Hill’s first start against the Twins in his 18-year major-league career. Notes: The Red Sox have scored 30 runs in their last five games, winning four of them. ... Bundy was outstanding in his debut April 12 against Seattle, allowing just one hit and striking out two over five shutout innings. Manager Rocco Baldelli called it a “masterful” start. “He’s amazing,” infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez said following Bundy’s first start. ‘It’s kind of crazy, because he throws too hard. I don’t want to face him.” ... In 20 games (15 starts) against the Red Sox, Bundy is 3-9 with a 5.58 ERA ... The Twins have been held to one run or no runs in back-to-back games for the first time since last Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Supertamp: Breakfast in Americawww.youtube.com/watch?v=PZahtmWhH5g
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 18, 2022 8:42:51 GMT -5
Jen McCaffrey @jcmccaffrey · 4m The Red Sox aren’t wearing the yellow and blue jerseys today - they’ll continue the tradition of the home whites with ‘BOSTON’ on the front like they have every year since the bombing.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 18, 2022 8:54:07 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 1m #RedSox may have a Covid issue. Team staffers now wearing masks who weren’t mandated to before, as are a few players. Stay tuned.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 18, 2022 9:07:28 GMT -5
Chris Cotillo @chriscotillo · 8m Kevin Plawecki left Fenway Park in street clothes.
Kevin Plawecki tested positive for COVID. Connor Wong on way from Worcester. Two staff members also tested positive.
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Post by CP_Jon_GoSox on Apr 18, 2022 9:14:33 GMT -5
Pete Abraham @peteabe · 2m Two #RedSox team staffers tested positive, Contact tracing led to more testing and Kevin Plawecki [who is vaccinated] tested positive. Connor Wong is on his way from Worcester.
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