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Red Sox Around The Globe
Follow the latest on the Red Sox via Globe Red Sox reporters Pete Abraham, Nick Cafardo, and Alex Speier.
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Pedroia GS for redsox, Nava GS for PawSox tonight.by Maureen Mullen via twitter 5/3/2014 3:10:28 AM
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Farrell on Red Sox offense: "like the weather, wait and it'll change"by Maureen Mullen via twitter 5/3/2014 3:16:15 AM
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Bogaerts: “Great players do great things and we needed that home run from Pedey. It was going to be him or David. They’re our leaders."by Pete Abraham via twitter 5/3/2014 3:31:50 AM
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Bogaerts on Bradley: “I’ve played with him before. When he’s going to the gap in left like he is now, he’s getting it. You’ll see.”by Pete Abraham via twitter 5/3/2014 3:32:47 AM
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Oakland hitters taking some poor swings against Lester. His stuff is on point today. Has fanned 6 of the first 9.by Pete Abraham via twitter 5/3/2014 6:25:22 PM
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Said the man on Wednesday: “The weather heat up, Papi heat up."by Pete Abraham via twitter 5/3/2014 6:36:06 PM
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Injury concerns for MujicaThe Red Sox had Edward Mujica warming up to pitch the ninth inning. But he was shut down after feeling what he described as “a pinch” on his right side.Manager John Farrell said the rib-cage strain would be evaluated on Sunday. But given that Mujica could not take a deep breath without feeling some tightness after the game, a trip to the disabled list seems likely.“I didn’t feel comfortable. They stopped me right there, Mujica said. “It felt weird. … I’ve never felt that before.”The injury could actually be a break for Mujica given his uneven performance this season.Mujica has given up 16 hits over 10 innings, six for extra bases. He also has four walks, one fewer than he had over 64 2/3 innings for the Cardinals last season.The Sox envisioned Mujica as being a reliable late-inning reliever capable of closing if needed. But he has so far been worthy only of low-leverage situations.Farrell said that pitching coach Juan Nieves is working on adding some deception to Mujica’s delivery and getting him to pitch more consistently to the corners. A trip to the disabled list and subsequent rehabilitation stint in the minors would allow that work to be done without exposing Mujica to major league hitters.Also:* John Lackey, who starts the series finale on Sunday, allowed three runs on 13 hits over his last 16 innings, bearing the Yankees and Rays. He struck out 16 and walked one in those two starts.He’ll be facing one of the most talked-about pitchers in the game in 24-year-old Sonny Gray.Gray is 4-1 with a 1.76 earned run average in six starts and is coming off a three-hit, 108-pitch shutout of Texas on Monday. Gray is facing the Red Sox for the first time in his career and none of their hitters have seen him.Lackey is 19-6 with a 2.90 ERA in 34 starts against Oakland.* On a day when Lester was superb and David Ortiz hit a long home run, Nate Moulter was one of the most popular people at Fenway Park. Who is that? He was the Green Monster scoreboard operator charged with posting the score of the Bruins playoff game across town.As the Bruins rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens, 5-3, in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Moulter popped out of the scoreboard between innings to update the score. That he was wearing a Bruins jersey only made the crowd cheer more.When the Bruins took the lead in the third period, Moulter slipped the metal panel in place and slapped it twice. The crowd stood and celebrated.* After playing three games over two days, right fielder Shane Victorino was given the day off. Farrell got creative with the lineup as a result and started Jackie Bradley Jr. in right field for the first time since April 8 and Grady Sizemore in center field.“The arm strength of Jackie in right field is a factor in that. Still feel like right field might be the most important position in this ballpark,” Farrell said.Sizemore made a diving catch in the seventh inning to take a hit away from Lowrie.* There was a moment of silence before the game for longtime amateur scout and Red Sox Hall of Famer George Digby, who passed away on Friday in Tennessee at the age of 96.Digby is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen, one son, and three daughters.Digby was with the team from 1944-2004. The New Orleans native signed numerous major leaguers including Hall of Famer Wade Boggs, Mike Greenwell, Dalton Jones, Reid Nichols, and Jody Reed.Digby recommended the Red Sox sign Willie Mays in 1949 after seeing him play in Birmingham, Ala. But for reasons mostly related to racism, team executives refused.* Mike Napoli drew a walk in the fifth inning to extend his streak of reaching base to 26 straight games, a career best. He has reached base safely in 28 of the 29 games he has played and has an on-base percentage of .411.* The Red Sox are 6-5 games started by David Ross. … The series win was only the second in six attempts at home for the Red Sox.* Lester has struck out 10 or more batters 18 times, matching Smoky Joe Wood for third place in team history. Pedro Martinez did that 72 times and Roger Clemens 68 times.* The Sox have won 21 of their last 29 games at Fenway against the Athletics.Pete Abraham, Boston Globe... 5/3/2014 11:50:06 PM -
Injury concerns for Edward Mujica and other #RedSox notes: bostonglobe.scribblelive.com/Event/Red_Sox_…by Pete Abraham via twitter 5/3/2014 11:51:11 PM
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Fans present Pedroia with ball from 100th home run
Zack and Harry Andes are the kind of dedicated Red Sox fans who make the 295-mile trip from their home in Scranton, Pa., to Fenway Park 15 or 20 times a season.
On Friday night, the father and son were rewarded for their diligence — and Harry’s good hands.
When Dustin Pedroia hit his 100th career home run in the sixth inning, the ball bounced to Harry in the Monster Seats and he held on.
“My dad scooped it up and within seconds a security guard came over and asked if we would give Dustin the ball,” Zack said. “We said sure, as long as we could congratulate him personally.”
When the game was over, the duo was escorted to the back door of the clubhouse and Pedroia came out to meet them.
“What a nice guy, he said ‘thank you’ more than we did,” Zack said. “He gave us two signed bats. He signed them personally to us. Those will be getting framed.”
Zack and Harry were at Game 6 of the World Series last fall and Opening Day this season. But catching Pedroia’s milestone home run and then meeting him was a memory they never expected.
“I hope he hits 100 more,” Zack said. “What a great night.”Pete Abraham, Boston Globe... 5/3/2014 11:59:03 PM -
Fun story: Talked to @ZackAttack3314 about his dad catching @15Lasershow 's 100th HR and giving him the ball: bostonglobe.scribblelive.com/Event/Red_Sox_…by Pete Abraham via twitter 5/4/2014 12:01:56 AM
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Good morning from Fenway http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bmy3oa9CMAE4pHe.jpg
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Listening to anthem warm-ups a few minutes ago, don't know his name but a very nice voice.by Maureen Mullen via twitter 5/4/2014 1:52:27 PM
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Donaldson had 1st SB of season in 1st. Will be interesting to see what A's try with Lackey rest of the way. Norris? Hmm, maybe not.by Maureen Mullen via twitter 5/4/2014 6:00:39 PM
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Donaldson thrown out at plate on Moss' double. A's used challenge on 1st pitch, but A's can ask umps to review. Under review now.by Maureen Mullen via twitter 5/4/2014 6:19:55 PM
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Call stands. A's 0x2 on reviews so far today.by Maureen Mullen via twitter 5/4/2014 6:22:07 PM
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Umpires ruled AJ Pierzynski did not block plate illegally.by Nick Cafardo via twitter 5/4/2014 6:22:26 PM -
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How impressive was Jon Lester yesterday? References to Pedro, Randy, Smoky Joe, Warren...boston.com/sports/basebal…by Maureen Mullen via twitter 5/4/2014 6:36:25 PM
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Day off for Napoli, Mujica day-to-day: boston.com/sports/basebal…by Maureen Mullen via twitter 5/4/2014 6:37:28 PM
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AJ goes for surprise approach with bunt attempt leading off 9th. Would 'shock' be a better word?by Maureen Mullen via twitter 5/4/2014 8:47:58 PM
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Going on with @Toucherandrich at 8:20 to talk some #RedSox 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston.by Pete Abraham via twitter 5/5/2014 11:08:21 AM
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The media coverage of the EPL is fascinating. They pull no punches.by Pete Abraham via twitter 5/5/2014 9:07:22 PM
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Hacks with a bat? // RT @FeinsandNYDN : Weekend starters Tanaka, Sabathia and Phelps all taking BP. Long man Aceves also taking some hacks.by Pete Abraham via twitter 5/6/2014 9:57:45 PM
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Can't wait to see if Harry Sinden's "death, taxes, and the first penalty at the Forum" (Bell Centre) plays out tonight. Gonna be loud hereby Dan Shaughnessy via twitter 5/6/2014 10:32:33 PM -
Edward Mujica clearedRighthanded reliever Edward Mujica, who was unable to pitch on Saturday because of a rib-cage strain on his right side, will not be going on the disabled list.Mujica was at Fenway Park on Monday to receive treatment and on Tuesday threw in the bullpen before batting practice and was cleared.“We needed to get him on the mound to test and see where he is,” manager John Farrell said.Mujica had a poor first month for the Red Sox. Over 11 games and 10 innings, he allowed 10 runs on 16 hits and four walks.Also:* Tuesday’s game is the seventh meeting for the Reds and Red Sox, the fewest for the Sox against any major league opponent.The teams had not played at Fenway Park since 2005. In the time since, the Sox had hosted each of the 28 other major league teams in either a regular season or postseason game.The last time the Red Sox hosted the Reds, Matt Clement, David Wells and Bronson Arroyo were the winning pitchers in a three-game sweep. The only postseason meeting between the Sox and Reds was, of course, the 1975 World Series.The teams will meet again in Cincinnati Aug. 12-13.* The Red placed outfielder Jay Bruce on the 15-day disabled list before the game and recalled outfielder Roger Bernadina from Triple A Louisville.Bruce, who had surgery on Monday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, was hitting .216 with three homers and 14 RBIs over 30 games. He is expected to miss a month.Bernadina was designated for assignment on Saturday and was outrighted to Louisville a day later. Now he is back in the majors, having not played a game for Louisville.The Reds started Chris Heisey in right field on Tuesday in place of Bruce.The Reds do not have center fielder Billy Hamilton in the lineup. The 23-year-old stole an astonishing 395 bases over 502 minor league games and has 24 in 41 major league games.But Hamilton came into the series with a .280 on-base percentage and has been successful on only 11 of 16 steal attempts. The Red Sox pitchers and catchers spent time on Tuesday discussing strategies to disrupt Hamilton’s timing.“He has been thrown out. It’s not like it’s a guarantee. But he’s a hell of a base stealer,” Farrell said.* Portland second baseman Mookie Betts was named the Eastern League’s April player of the month. It must have been a landslide vote.Betts hit .430 with a .481 on-base percentage and a .688 slugging percentage in 22 games. The 21-year old scored 30 runs and had 10 doubles, a triple and four home runs. He also stole 10 bases.He led the league in batting average, hits, extra-base hits, total bases, runs, OBP, slugging and OPS.Betts reached safely in all 22 games and had at least one hit in 21 games. Through Monday, Betts had reached safely in 63 consecutive games including six Carolina League playoff games.Betts was a fifth-round draft choice in 2011 out of Overton HS in Brentwood, Tenn.* The Red Sox had a day off Monday and another one coming up Thursday. But after some discussion, the decision was made to keep the rotation in order. So Clay Buchholz, Jon Lester and John Lackey will pitch against Texas this weekend on two extra days of rest.“We gave quite a bit of thought on the potential to change up the rotation because pitching on the seventh day can sometimes [have] an affect,” Farrell said. “But given what we’ve coming up after these off days and the run we’ll go on with fewer available days to us, we thought it just best to keep guys on turn, give the rest.”After Monday’s day off, the Sox are scheduled to play 22 games over 23 days.Pete Abraham, Boston Globe... 5/6/2014 10:48:19 PM
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Pre-game #RedSox notes: bostonglobe.scribblelive.com/Event/Red_Sox_…by Pete Abraham via twitter 5/6/2014 10:48:41 PM