Сезон «Бостон Ред Сокс» 2021 года стал 121-м сезоном в истории команды и 110-м сезоном в «Фенуэй Парк» . Команда вступила в межсезонье с поиском менеджера после отказа вернуть Рона Ренике из сокращенного сезона 2020 года. [2] 6 ноября 2020 года команда повторно наняла Алекса Кору на должность менеджера; Кора был капитаном Red Sox в 2018 и 2019 годах, а затем пропустил матч в 2020 году, отбыв дисквалификацию на один год за участие в скандале с кражей знака Houston Astros в 2017 году. [3]
Это был первый сезон Red Sox с 2019 года с болельщиками в Фенуэй-парке , с ограниченной вместимостью примерно в 4500 человек на начало сезона из-за продолжающейся пандемии COVID-19 . [4] Вместимость была увеличена примерно до 9400 для игр после 10 мая. [5] Fenway вернулась на полную мощность с 29 мая. [6] заявленная посещаемость игры в тот день составила 25 089 человек. [7] Первым аншлагом в сезоне стала игра 25 июня против « Нью-Йорк Янкиз» с объявленной посещаемостью 36 869 человек. [8]
On November 1, the team declined to exercise their $6.85 million option for Martín Pérez for the 2021 season, paying him a $500,000 buyout and making him a free agent.[25]
On November 6, Alex Cora was re-hired as the team's manager.[26]
On November 16, the team signed pitcher Kevin McCarthy to a minor-league contract.[27]
On November 17, the team signed outfielder Michael Gettys to a minor-league contract.[27]
On November 20, the deadline to protect players in advance of the Rule 5 draft scheduled for December, the team made multiple roster moves:[28]
On November 20, changes to Cora's uniformed coaching staff were announced:[29]Will Venable was added to the staff as bench coach and Jason Varitek was added as game planning coordinator; Kevin Walker, who had been assistant pitching coach, was named bullpen coach, and Ramón Vázquez, who as a coach had focused on statistical analysis and advanced scouting data, was named quality control coach and interpreter.
On December 3, the team traded minor-league pitcher Yoan Aybar to the Colorado Rockies for minor-league infielder Christian Koss;[34] Aybar had not yet reached Double-A, but was on the Red Sox' 40-man roster.
On December 7, Yairo Muñoz was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and assigned to Triple-A.[35]
On December 9, the team announced its 2021 Minor League Baseball affiliates; the Lowell Spinners, a Class A Short Season affiliate of the Red Sox since 1996, were dropped, as part of an MLB plan to reduce the total number of affiliated minor league teams.[36]
On January 4, the team hired Bianca Smith to serve as a minor-league coach at the team's Fenway South complex, making Smith the first African American woman to serve as a coach in a professional baseball organization.[41]
On January 4, the team signed pitcher Daniel Gossett to a minor-league contract.[42]
On February 1, Dustin Pedroia announced his retirement from MLB after a 14-year career, spent entirely with the Red Sox. Knee issues had limited Pedroia to a combined nine games over the 2018 and 2019 seasons, and he missed the entire 2020 season.[44]
On February 3, the team signed pitcher Garrett Richards to a one-year, $10 million contract and, in a corresponding roster move, designated pitcher Joel Payamps for assignment.[46] Payamps was later claimed off of waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.[47]
On June 4, the players to be named later were identified as three prospects in the low minor leagues: outfielder Freddy Valdez from the Mets, and pitchers Grant Gambrell and Luis De La Rosa from the Royals.[49]
On February 12, the team re-signed pitcher Martín Pérez to a one-year, $4.5 million contract; in a corresponding move, pitcher Chris Mazza was designated for assignment.[50]
On February 18, the team claimed pitcher John Schreiber off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. To make room on the 40-man roster, pitcher Chris Sale was placed on the 60-day injured list.[53]
On February 22, the team re-claimed Joel Payamps off waivers from Toronto.[54]
Первоначально запланированная на 1 апреля первая игра команды в сезоне - на стадионе «Фенуэй Парк» против « Балтимор Иволги» - была перенесена на 2 апреля из-за дождя. [72]
Rain caused Boston's first game to be postponed from April 1 to April 2. Nathan Eovaldi started the opener, as he had done the prior season, lasting 5+1⁄3 innings while allowing one run on four hits and striking out four batters. The Red Sox were limited to two hits and two walks, taking a 3–0 loss. Baltimore also took the second game of the series, 4–2. Red Sox starter Tanner Houck held the Orioles to two runs on six hits in five innings, while striking out eight. The Orioles completed the sweep with an 11–3 win in the third game of the series. Garrett Richards took the loss in his first start for Boston, allowing six runs on seven hits in two innings. J. D. Martinez hit the Red Sox' first home run of the season. The most recent time the Red Sox had started a season 0–3 at Fenway Park was 1948,[74] opening that season with losses to the Philadelphia Athletics.[75]
The Red Sox' first win of the season came in the series opener against Tampa Bay, 11–2. Starter Nick Pivetta pitched five scoreless innings and got the win. J. D. Martinez hit his second home run of the season, while Xander Bogaerts had four hits and an RBI. The Red Sox tied the second game of the series at 3–3 in the bottom of the ninth inning via a Christian Vázquez home run, sending the game into extra innings. After a scoreless 10th inning, the teams traded runs in the 11th inning, making the score 4–4. After Tampa Bay took a 5–4 lead in the top of the 12th inning, Martinez hit a two-out double in the bottom of the 12th with runners at second and third, driving in both runs and giving Boston a 6–5 victory. Red Sox reliever Phillips Valdéz got the win. Boston completed the sweep with a 9–2 win in the third game of the series, as starter Nathan Eovaldi went seven innings while striking out seven and holding the Rays to three hits and one run. Vázquez hit his second home run of the season and Bogaerts went 3-for-3.
The Red Sox' first road game of the year was a 7–3 win at Baltimore in the Orioles' home opener. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez, who had missed the 2020 season due to myocarditis, got the win. Rafael Devers and Kiké Hernández both homered. The second game of the series went into extra innings after the Red Sox tied the game, 4–4, in the top of the ninth. After Boston scored two runs in the top of the 10th, Matt Andriese held the Orioles scoreless in the bottom of the inning, securing his first save of the season and the Red Sox' fifth consecutive win. Devers again homered. Boston completed the sweep with a 14–9 win in the final game of the series, after building a 9–1 lead through five innings. Starter Nick Pivetta earned his second win of the season, while the offense had six home runs—three by J. D. Martinez, two by Devers, and one by Alex Verdugo.
The opener of a four-game series in Minneapolis was postponed shortly before its scheduled start time, for "the safety of all of those involved" following the killing of Daunte Wright the day before in nearby Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.[76] The postponed game was rescheduled as part of a single-admission doubleheader on April 14, with both games seven-inning contests per 2021 MLB rules for doubleheaders.[77] The Red Sox won the first game played in the series, 4–2, with reliever Adam Ottavino collecting the win and Matt Barnes earning his first save of the season. Hunter Renfroe and Rafael Devers both homered, as Boston extended their winning streak to seven games. For the doubleheader, Boston activated pitcher Eduard Bazardo as their extra player.[78] The first game of the doubleheader was a 3–2 Red Sox victory, with starter Nathan Eovaldi getting the win; Barnes recorded the save. The Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine games via a 7–1 win in the second game of the doubleheader. Eduardo Rodríguez started and got the win; Bazardo pitched a scoreless inning of relief in his MLB debut. Alex Verdugo was 3-for-4 at the plate with a home run and three RBIs. The winning streak ended with a 4–3 loss to the Twins in the final game of the series, with the deciding run coming in the bottom of the ninth inning off of reliever Ottavino, who took the loss. The Red Sox were limited to four hits; Verdugo drove in all three Boston runs.
The opening game hosting the White Sox was postponed due to inclement weather, and was rescheduled to be played as part of a separate-admission doubleheader two days later.[79] The Red Sox won the first game played, 7–4, breaking a 3–3 tie with a four-run eighth inning. Reliever Adam Ottavino got the win, Marwin González homered, and both Kiké Hernández and Xander Bogaerts went 4-for-5 at the plate. Chicago won the first game of the doubleheader, 3–2 in seven innings, as starter Tanner Houck took the loss. Hernández homered. The second game of the doubleheader was also won by the White Sox, 5–1 in seven innings, with the loss going to starter Martín Pérez. Boston won the final game of the series, 11–4, behind an early offensive outburst. Hernández, J. D. Martinez, and Alex Verdugo all hit home runs while White Sox starter Lucas Giolito was chased from the game in the second inning without recording an out. All Red Sox starters reached base, with Bobby Dalbec the only one that did not record a hit.
Red Sox split the series 2–2 (21–16 runs)
View of Fenway Park during the April 20 game against the Blue Jays
The Red Sox won the first game, 4–2, over the Blue Jays behind a home run from Xander Bogaerts and strong starting pitching from Eduardo Rodríguez, who earned the win. Matt Barnes earned a three-out save. Toronto won the second and final game of the series, 6–3, as Boston starter Garrett Richards took the loss. Bogaerts again homered.
In the first game of a four-game series, Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta allowed only a single hit in six innings of work, although the one hit—by Seattle DH Ty France—drove in two baserunners who had walked. The game was tied 2–2 after six innings, and 3–3 after nine innings. In the 10th inning, the Mariners scored four runs (three earned) off of two hits and two walks allowed by reliever Darwinzon Hernández, who took the loss after Boston was unable to score in the bottom of the inning. Rafael Devers homered. In game two, the Red Sox bounced back for a 6–5 win behind a three-hit effort from Alex Verdugo. J. D. Martinez and Xander Bogaerts both contributed home runs. Seattle mounted a rally in the ninth inning capped by a Kyle Seager three-run homer, but Matt Barnes was able to hold the lead. Reliever Hirokazu Sawamura got his first MLB win. Seattle took the third game of the series, 8–2, handing Boston starter Nathan Eovaldi the loss after scoring five runs (four earned) on seven hits in the first five innings. The Red Sox won the final game of the series, 5–3, with four of the runs coming in the first inning off of Mariners starter Nick Margevicius, who lasted only 1⁄3 of an inning. Eduardo Rodríguez and Matt Barnes earned their fourth win and fourth save of the season, respectively.
Boston took the first game of a two-game series, 2–1, behind the starting pitching of Garrett Richards. Richards posted 10 strikeouts while walking none in a strong seven-inning effort. The Red Sox scored on Bobby Dalbec's first home run of the season and a Rafael Devers RBI single. Boston won the second game, 1–0, with Christian Vázquez driving in the only run, in the second inning. Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta allowed only one hit in five innings of work, earning the win. Matt Barnes notched his sixth save of the season.
Texas won the opener of a four-game series, 4–1. Boston was held to three total hits, with their only run driven in by Rafael Devers; starter Martín Pérez took the loss. Boston won the second game of the series, 6–1, led by two home runs by J. D. Martinez and one each by Xander Bogaerts and Devers. Starter Nathan Eovaldi held the Rangers to one run on four hits in six innings to earn the win. The Red Sox ended April with a record of 17–10, good for first place in the American League East, 3+1⁄2games ahead of the second-place Toronto Blue Jays.
The Red Sox entered May atop the American League East with a record of 17–10, having just split the first two games of a four-game series against the Rangers.
Texas won the third game of the series, 8–6, outscoring Boston by a 4–1 margin after the fifth inning. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez had a no decision with reliever Matt Andriese taking the loss after allowing three runs on three hits in the sixth inning. Hunter Renfroe homered. The Rangers also won the final game of the series, 5–3, scoring three runs (two earned) in the bottom of the eighth inning off of Red Sox reliever Adam Ottavino, who took the loss. Xander Bogaerts was 3-for-4 at the plate including a home run.
In the opening game of a three-game series, Boston built an 8–2 lead after three innings, and went on to win, 11–7, in a game with 24 total hits and four errors. Starter Nick Pivetta got the win, and closerMatt Barnes earned the save. Alex Verdugo, Xander Bogaerts, Hunter Renfroe, and Kiké Hernández each homered. Boston lost the second game of the series in extra innings, 6–5. Trailing by a 3–1 score, the Red Sox tied the game, 3–3, in the seventh inning. With that same score in the top of the 10th inning, the Tigers scored three runs (two earned) off of reliever Garrett Whitlock, who took the loss. Boston's rally in the bottom of the 10th inning came up a run short. J. D. Martinez hit his 10th home run of the season. The final game of the series, which featured 30 total hits and six errors, was won by Boston, 12–9. After taking an early 4–1 lead, the Red Sox were at a 9–8 deficit entering the bottom of the eighth inning, before pushing across their final four runs. Reliever Matt Andriese got the win, and Adam Ottavino notched his first save for Boston.
After rain delayed the start of the first game of the series by 98 minutes, Boston won, 6–2, with starter Eduardo Rodríguez improving to 5–0 for the season. Bobby Dalbec homered. The Red Sox won the second game of the series, 11–6, with starter Garrett Richards getting the win. Michael Chavis (called up after Kiké Hernández went on the injured list) and Xander Bogaerts each homered. Starter Nick Pivetta went to 5–0 on the season via Boston's 4–3 win in the third game of the series. Matt Barnes earned the save; Rafael Devers and Hunter Renfroe homered. Baltimore avoided the sweep by winning the final game, 4–1. Devers drove in the only Boston run, via a sacrifice fly. Reliever Matt Andriese took the loss, allowing three runs on four hits in two innings.
Oakland won the opening game of a three-game series, 3–2. Boston starter Nathan Eovaldi held the A's to one run on two hits in six innings, with the loss going to reliever Darwinzon Hernández who allowed two runs on two hits and a walk in only 1⁄3 of an inning. Rafael Devers hit his ninth home run of the season. The second game of the series was also an Oakland win, 4–1. Boston's only run came on a bases-loaded walk in the first inning; the team was held to five hits and left a total of eight men on base. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez took the loss. The Red Sox avoided being swept with an 8–1 win in the final game of the series. Starter Garrett Richards earned the win, with reliever Garrett Whitlock earning a three-inning save. Xander Bogaerts and Bobby Dalbec homered.
The Red Sox won the series opener against the Angels, 4–3. Starter Nick Pivetta held Los Angeles to two runs on four hits in six innings, but received a no decision as the win went to reliever Matt Andriese. CloserMatt Barnes earned his ninth save of the season. Hunter Renfroe and Bobby Dalbec homered. In the second game of the series, Boston built a 4–0 lead through four innings, en route to a 9–0 win. Starter Martín Pérez earned his first win of the season. Alex Verdugo, Xander Bogaerts, and Rafael Devers each homered. The Angels won the final game of the series, 6–5, taking a late lead with two runs in the top of the ninth inning off of Barnes, who took the loss. Boston backup catcher Kevin Plawecki hit his first home run of the season.
Due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blue Jays began the 2021 season playing home games at their spring training facility—TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida. The Blue Jays won the opening game of the series, 8–0, scoring five runs in five innings off of Boston starter Eduardo Rodríguez, who took the loss. The second game was won by the Red Sox, 7–3. Starter Garrett Richards held the Blue Jays to two runs on seven hits in 6+2⁄3 innings and earned the win. Alex Verdugo, J. D. Martinez, Kiké Hernández, and Christian Vázquez each homered. The Red Sox won the final game of the series, 8–7, with three runs in the top of the ninth inning to turn a two-run deficit into a one-run lead. Martinez and Bobby Dalbec homered, while Matt Barnes recorded his 10th save of the season.
The Red Sox won the first game of a three-game road series in Philadelphia, 11–3, with starter Martín Pérez getting the win. In his debut game with Boston, utility playerDanny Santana homered, while Rafael Devers hit his 12th of the season. The second game was also won by Boston, 4–3, with starter Nathan Eovaldi earning his fifth win of the season and closerMatt Barnes notching his 11th save. Santana again homered, as did Xander Bogaerts. The Phillies won the final game of the series, 6–2, giving Red Sox starter Eduardo Rodríguez his third loss of the season. Devers and Franchy Cordero each homered.
Entering a two-game home series with Atlanta, the Red Sox (29–19) were no longer atop the AL East for the first time since early in the season, one-half game behind Tampa Bay (30–19). The Braves won the first game, 3–1, with Boston starter Garrett Richards taking the loss. The Red Sox' only run came in the bottom of the first inning, when Rafael Devers was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. The second game, including a two-hour and 53-minute rain delay, was won by Boston, 9–5. Starter Nick Pivetta improved his season record to 6–0. Devers and Hunter Renfroe both homered.
The Red Sox opened a three-game home series against the Marlins with a 5–2 win, in a game ended by rain in the sixth inning. The winning runs were driven in by Alex Verdugo via a three-run homer in the fifth inning. Starter Martín Pérez earned the win. Boston also won the second game of the series, 3–1, which was delayed by rain for 16 minutes but lasted its scheduled nine innings. Attendance at Fenway Park was 25,089 in the first game played following the State of Massachusetts lifting COVID-19 restrictions on sports events.[7] Starter Nathan Eovaldi improved to 6–2 on the season with closerMatt Barnes allowing one run before securing his 12th save. Rafael Devers and Hunter Renfroe each went 3-for-4 at the plate. The final game of the series was postponed due to rain, with an announced makeup date of June 7.[80]
This series marked the first time that Alex Cora visited Houston since the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal became public, which led to Cora being suspended for the 2020 season, due to his role in the scandal while he was Houston's bench coach in 2017.[81] In the first game of a four-game series, the Astros jumped out to an early 4–0 lead after three innings, en route to an 11–2 win. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez took the loss. Hunter Renfroe was the only Boston player with more than one hit, one of them a home run. The Red Sox ended May with a record of 32–21, two games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East.
The Red Sox entered June in second place in the American League East with a record of 32–21, having just lost the first game of a four-game series against the Astros.
Houston won the second game of the series, 5–1, handing Boston starter Garrett Richards his fourth loss of the season. Alex Verdugo had two of the Red Sox' five hits. Houston also won the third game of the series, 2–1, as Boston starter Nick Pivetta suffered his first loss of the season. Hunter Renfroe drove in the only Red Sox run. Boston avoided being swept with a 5–1 win in the final game of the series; starter Martín Pérez earned the win. Christian Arroyo hit a three-run home run.
In the first series of the season against the Yankees, the Red Sox jumped out to an early lead via a Rafael Devers three-run home run in the top of the first inning. Nathan Eovaldi held New York to two runs (one earned) on eight hits in six innings to earn the win; Matt Barnes closed out the 5–2 win with his 13th save of the season. Boston came back from a 2–0 deficit to win the second game of the series, 7–3. Bobby Dalbec had a two-run home, and Devers also drove in two runs. Garrett Whitlock earned the win in relief, while Barnes was brought in to record the final out after the Yankees put two baserunners on in the ninth. The Red Sox completed the sweep with a 6–5 win in the third game of the series. Down 3–1 after six innings, Boston scored twice in the seventh and once in the eighth and held a 4–3 lead in the bottom of the ninth. However, Barnes was unable to convert the save as the Yankees tied the game and forced extra innings. Xander Bogaerts drove in two runs in the top of the tenth, and Phillips Valdéz held the Yankees to one run in the bottom of the inning to secure his first major league save. Alex Verdugo and Marwin González each homered. This was the first time that the Red Sox swept the Yankees in a three-game series at Yankee Stadium since June 7–9, 2011.[9][82]
In the makeup of a May 30 rainout, Boston won their fifth game in a row, defeating the Marlins, 5–3. Starter Nick Pivetta held the Marlins to two runs on seven hits, but left after 4+2⁄3 innings—the win was awarded to reliever Hirokazu Sawamura, the fourth of six Boston pitchers in the game. Adam Ottavino recorded the final four outs for the save.
In the opener of a three-game series, Houston jumped out to an early 6–0 lead and went on to win, 7–1. Starter Martín Pérez only lasted two innings and took the loss. Hunter Renfroe drove in Boston's only run. The Astros also won the second game of the series, 8–3. Starter Nathan Eovaldi took the loss after allowing five runs on 11 hits in 5+2⁄3 innings. Xander Bogaerts drove in two of Boston's runs via a fourth-inning homer. The third game of the series featured 24 hits, 20 runs, and the ejection of Houston manager Dusty Baker, as the Red Sox avoided being swept via a 12–8 win. J. D. Martinez and Christian Arroyo both homered, and Christian Vázquez went 3-for-4 with three RBIs. Darwinzon Hernández, the third of six Boston pitchers, got the win.
Boston was outhit by Toronto, 16–8, in the opener of a four-game series, but came away with a 6–5 win. The Blue Jays held a lead from the top of the first inning until the bottom of the eighth, when the Red Sox tied the score at 5–5. A Toronto error in the bottom of the ninth put a runner on second base, and Alex Verdugo, who went 3-for-4, then drove in the winning run with a single off of the Green Monster. Bobby Dalbec and Christian Arroyo each homered; reliever Garrett Whitlock got the win. Toronto jumped out to an early 2–0 lead in the second game of the series and went on to win, 7–2. Starter Nick Pivetta took the loss. The third game of the series was an 18–4 win by the Blue Jays, who had eight home runs and 20 hits. The eight home runs set a new single-game record for a visiting team at Fenway Park.[10] Starter Martín Pérez fell to 4–4 on the season after allowing five runs in 1+1⁄3 innings. He was followed by Ryan Weber, who allowed 11 runs in 5+2⁄3 innings. Position players Arroyo and Marwin González each pitched an inning. Offensively, Dalbec and Xander Bogaerts each homered. Boston won the final game of the series, 2–1. After the Red Sox held a 1–0 lead from the third inning, Boston closerMatt Barnes allowed a game-tying home run to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the top of the ninth inning. In the bottom of the ninth, Rafael Devers drove in the winning run via a one-out double with two men on base. Starter Nathan Eovaldi held the Blue Jays to three hits and no runs in 6+2⁄3 innings but received a no decision.
Boston won the opening game of a two-game series, 10–8, after building an early 5–0 lead. Rafael Devers, Hunter Renfroe, Xander Bogaerts, and Alex Verdugo each homered. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez left after four innings, having allowed four runs on six hits; reliever Hirokazu Sawamura, the fourth of six Boston pitchers, got the win. Matt Barnes recorded his 15th save of the season. The second game of the series was also a Red Sox win by the same score, 10–8. Christian Arroyo hit Boston's first grand slam of the season, coming the seventh inning and turning a 6–7 deficit into a 10–7 lead. Reliever Yacksel Ríos made his Red Sox debut and earned the win; he was the third of seven Boston pitchers in the game. Starter Garrett Richards allowed six runs on seven hits in four innings; Adam Ottavino earned the save.
Kansas City won the first game of a three-game series, 5–3, dropping Boston starter Nick Pivetta to 6–3 on the season. Rafael Devers hit his 17th home run of the season. Christian Arroyo became the first Red Sox player to be ejected during the 2021 season, via a ninth-inning strike-zone disagreement with home plate umpire Jim Wolf. The Red Sox were 7–1 winners in the second game of the series, with starter Martín Pérez getting the win. Bobby Dalbec was 3-for-3 including a home run; J. D. Martinez also homered. The win put Boston into a tie with Tampa Bay atop the AL East at 43–28; the Rays later lost to the Mariners, giving the Red Sox sole possession of the divisional lead for the first time since May 22.[83] The third game of the series was won by the Royals, 7–3. Starter Nathan Eovaldi allowed seven hits and four runs in four innings and took the loss. Catcher Kevin Plawecki and second baseman Arroyo both left the game with injuries.[84] Devers and Kiké Hernández each homered.
Boston won the opener of a three-game series, 9–5 in 11 innings. Boston starter Eduardo Rodríguez received a no decision after allowing five runs (three earned) on seven hits in six innings. After the game remained tied, 5–5, for the 6th through 10th innings, Boston scored four unanswered runs in the top of the 11th inning.[b]Xander Bogaerts was 3-for-5, while Hunter Renfroe had a home run and three RBIs. Reliever Darwinzon Hernández recorded the final four outs and got the win. Tampa Bay won the second game of the series, 8–2, as Boston starter Garrett Richards only lasted 1+2⁄3 innings while allowing five runs (four earned) on three hits and four walks. Both teams had six hits, with the Red Sox drawing six walks and the Rays drawing nine. The Rays won the final game of the series, 1–0. Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta left the game after 6+2⁄3 innings having thrown 100 pitches and not allowing a hit. The Rays collected their first hit with one out in the eighth inning, off of reliever Darwinzon Hernández. With two outs in the ninth inning, Rays designated hitterManuel Margot singled, stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error by catcher Christian Vázquez. Margot then scored the only run of the game via a wild pitch from closerMatt Barnes, who took the loss. The win put Tampa Bay back into first place atop the AL East at 45–31, one-half game ahead of Boston at 44–31.
The Red Sox honored Dustin Pedroia, who retired in February, in a ceremony prior to the first game of the series.[86] Boston won the series opener, 5–3. After reaching a 3–3 tie in the middle of the second inning, Boston scored the game's only other runs; one each in the third and eighth innings. Starter Martín Pérez received a no decision after allowing three runs on six hits in 3+2⁄3 innings. The win went to Garrett Whitlock, the third of five Boston pitchers; closerMatt Barnes got the save. Xander Bogaerts and Hunter Renfroe each had two RBIs. Boston also won the second game of the series, 4–2. Starter Nathan Eovaldi held the Yankees to a single run on seven hits in 7+2⁄3 innings and earned the win; Adam Ottavino earned his fifth save of the season in recording the final four outs. Bogaerts and Renfroe each had three hits and an RBI. Catcher Connor Wong collected his first MLB hit. The Red Sox completed the series sweep with a 9–2 win in the third game. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez earned the win, holding the Yankees to two runs on five hits in six innings. Boston had four home runs, one each by Kiké Hernández, Rafael Devers, J. D. Martinez, and Christian Vázquez. The win put Boston back atop the AL East at 47–31, a one-half game ahead of Tampa Bay at 47–32.
The Red Sox opened a four-game series against the Royals with a 6–5 win, recovering from a 5–2 deficit after the first two innings. Hunter Renfroe hit two home runs, while Kiké Hernández and Bobby Dalbec each hit one. Starter Garrett Richards received a no decision after allowing five runs on 11 hits in 5+2⁄3 innings. The win went to reliever Hirokazu Sawamura, the second of four Boston pitchers in the game. CloserMatt Barnes recorded his 17th save of the season. Boston won the second game of the series, 7–6, extending their winning streak to five games. J. D. Martinez was 2-for-2 with two walks and four RBIs. Starter Nick Pivetta left after 4+1⁄3 innings; reliever Yacksel Ríos recorded the next five outs and earned the win, while Barnes earned another save. The Red Sox extended their winning streak to six games, via a 6–2 win in the third game of the series. Rain delayed the start of the game, and halted play, for a total of two hours and 21 minutes. Starter Martín Pérez earned the win. Martinez and Renfroe each homered. The Red Sox ended June with a record of 50–31, leading the American League East by three games over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Red Sox entered July atop the American League East with a record of 50–31, having just won the first three games of a four-game series against the Royals.
The Red Sox' winning streak reached seven games as the team completed a four-game sweep of the Royals with a 15–1 win. Starter Nathan Eovaldi held Kansas City scoreless through seven innings, followed by reliever Matt Andriese who pitched the final two innings and allowed only an unearned run. Each Boston starter had at least one hit. Kiké Hernández, J. D. Martinez, Danny Santana, and Rafael Devers each homered.
The opener of a three-game road series in Oakland was a 3–2 extra innings win for Boston, extending the winning streak to eight games. Kiké Hernández drove in the winning run in the top of the 10th, with Adam Ottavino holding the Athletics scoreless in the bottom of the inning for the save. CloserMatt Barnes, who blew a save in the bottom of the ninth, was credited with the win. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez allowed no runs and only a single hit in six innings, but had to settle for a no decision. The second game of the series also went to extra innings, tied 4–4. After Boston starter Garrett Richards held Oakland to two runs on five hits in five innings, the Athletics tied the game in the eighth inning via two runs off of reliever Yacksel Ríos. J. D. Martinez, playing left field, threw out Athletics catcher Sean Murphy at the plate in the bottom of the 10th inning, preserving the tie. After a scoreless 11th inning, the Red Sox scored twice in the top of the 12th to take a 6–4 lead. However, Oakland scored three runs off of Matt Andriese in the bottom of the inning for a 7–6 win. Hernández hit his 10th home run of the season. The final game of the series was a 1–0 Boston win, with the only run of the game coming on a double–single–ground-out sequence in the sixth inning. Alex Verdugo scored the run, and was the only player in the game with more than one hit. Starter Nick Pivetta allowed just two hits in seven innings for the win, while Barnes earned his 19th save of the season.
The first game of a three-game series with the Angels was won by the Red Sox, 5–4. Starter Martín Pérez got the win, having held Los Angeles to one run on eight hits in 5+1⁄3 innings. Adam Ottavino notched his seventh save of the season. Rafael Devers had three hits, include a home run; Christian Arroyo also homered. The Angels won the second game of the series, 5–3, with all their runs scored off of starter Nathan Eovaldi, who lasted 5+2⁄3 innings and took the loss. Hunter Renfroe homered. The final game of the series was a 5–4 Angels win, dropping starter Eduardo Rodríguez to a 6–5 record for the season. Xander Bogaerts went 3-for-4 at the plate.
Boston won the opener of a three-game home series against the Phillies, 11–5. Starter Garrett Richards got the win, improving to 5–5 on the season. Six different Red Sox batters had two hits apiece, while J. D. Martinez, Kiké Hernández, and Rafael Devers each homered. The Phillies won the second game of the series, 11–2. Holding a 3–2 lead after seven innings, Philadelphia scored eight runs in the top of the eighth inning to put the game out of reach. Starter Martín Pérez allowed three runs on six hits, exiting after 3+2⁄3 innings and taking the loss. Xander Bogaerts hit his 14th home run of the season. The final game of the series was another Phillies win, 5–4. Starter Nick Pivetta took the loss against his former team, allowing five runs on four hits in four innings. Bogaerts homered again. The Red Sox reached the All-Star break atop the American League East with a record of 55–36, 1+1⁄2games ahead of Tampa Bay.
The Red Sox had five players selected to the All-Star Game; all five played as the American League defeated the National League, 5–2.[87]Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers started the game at shortstop and third base, respectively. Bogaerts went 2-for-3 at the plate with an RBI, while Devers went 1-for-2. They were replaced by reserve players in the bottom of the fifth inning. Nathan Eovaldi pitched the fourth inning, allowing no runs on one hit. J. D. Martinez entered the game as designated hitter in the top of the fifth inning and went 0-for-2. Matt Barnes pitched the eighth inning, allowing no runs on two hits and a walk.
The opener of a four-game series at Yankee Stadium was postponed due to three positive COVID-19 test results within the Yankees' pitching staff.[88] The next day, Boston won the first game played in the series, 4–0. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez allowed only two hits in 5+2⁄3 innings and earned the win. Tanner Houck pitched the final three innings, earning a save. Christian Arroyo and J. D. Martinez each homered. The Yankees won the second game of the series, 3–1, in a six-inning rain-shortened contest. Starter Nathan Eovaldi held the Yankees to one run on two hits in five innings, leaving with a no decision. Reliever Hirokazu Sawamura allowed two home runs in the bottom of the sixth, and took the loss. The game included the MLB debut of Jarren Duran, the ejections of bench coach Will Venable and backup catcher Kevin Plawecki following a check-swing third-strike call that the Red Sox dugout took exception to, and a brief stoppage in play after left fielder Alex Verdugo was struck in the back by a baseball thrown by a fan.[89] The final game of the series was a 9–1 New York win, as starter Martín Pérez allowed three runs on five hits in four innings, taking the loss. Xander Bogaerts was the only Red Sox batter with two hits, while Hunter Renfroe had the only RBI.
Boston won the first game of a three-game series played in Buffalo, New York, 13–4. J. D. Martinez was 4-for-4 with a walk, while Kiké Hernández hit two home runs. Boston also had home runs from Jarren Duran, Hunter Renfroe (a grand slam), Rafael Devers, and Danny Santana. Starter Nick Pivetta allowed four runs on 11 hits in 6+2⁄3 innings and earned the win. The second game of the series was rained out, with a makeup game scheduled for August 7.[90] Boston won the final game of the series, 7–4. Starter Garrett Richards earned the win, allowing four runs on four hits in 5+2⁄3 innings, and Matt Barnes earned his 20th save of the season. Hernández, Devers, Martinez, Renfroe, and Michael Chavis each homered.
The first game of a four-game home series against the Yankees was a 5–4 extra-innings win. Starter Tanner Houck left after 4+2⁄3 innings due to a 55 minute rain delay, having held New York to one unearned run on two hits. Trailing 3–1 entering the bottom of the ninth, Kiké Hernández drove in two runs via a two-out double to tie the game. The Yankees scored one run off of Matt Barnes in the top of the 10th. In the bottom of the inning, Boston scored twice, taking advantage of four wild pitches by Yankees reliever Brooks Kriske; Hunter Renfroe drove in the winning run via a sacrifice fly. The second game of the series was a 6–2 Boston win. Trailing 1–0 entering the bottom of the fifth, the Red Sox scored three runs, then added three more in the bottom of the seventh. Rafael Devers had five RBIs via two home runs. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez left in the second inning due to migraine symptoms.[91]Yacksel Ríos, the third of five Boston relievers who followed Rodríguez, allowed no runs or hits in two innings of work and got the win. In the second game of the series, Boston took an early 3–0 lead, but the Yankees scored four unanswered runs in the eighth inning to give the Red Sox a 4–3 defeat. Starter Nathan Eovaldi lasted 7+2⁄3 innings and allowed two runs on seven hits; reliever Adam Ottavino allowed two runs on three hits in 1⁄3 of an inning and took the loss. Kevin Plawecki was the only Boston batter with two hits. The final game of the series was a 5–4 Red Sox win. Entering the bottom of the eighth inning, Boston had not recorded a hit and trailed, 4–0. Five consecutive hits and a sacrifice fly put the Red Sox ahead by a run. Barnes then closed out the game for his 21st save of the season. The win went to Brandon Workman, the third of four relievers who followed starter Martín Pérez.
The Red Sox won the first game of a four-game home series against Toronto, 5–4. Boston's 3–2 fifth-inning lead became a 4–3 deficit via a two-run Bo Bichette homer. Alex Verdugo's own two-run homer in the eighth inning put Boston back in the lead, allowing Matt Barnes to close out the game with his 22nd save of the year. Starter Nick Pivetta had a no decision after allowing four runs on six hits in 4+2⁄3 innings; reliever Adam Ottavino got the win. Rafael Devers also homered. The second game of the series was postponed due to rain, resulting in a doubleheader being scheduled for the following day.[92] The first game of the doubleheader was won by the Blue Jays, 4–1, in seven innings. Starter Garrett Richards allowed four runs on eight hits in four innings and took the loss. J. D. Martinez drove in Boston's only run. The second game of the doubleheader was a Boston win, also by a 4–1 score in seven innings. Starter Tanner Houck allowed one run in four innings; the win went to reliever Garrett Whitlock, who pitched two scoreless innings, while Barnes registered another save. Kevin Plawecki had three hits, and Jarren Duran had two RBIs. The final game of the series was a 13–1 Blue Jays win, with starter Eduardo Rodríguez taking the loss after allowing six runs in 3+1⁄3 innings. Bobby Dalbec drove in Boston's only run. Red Sox backup catcher Plawecki pitched a scoreless ninth inning.
Tampa Bay won the opener of a three-game series, 7–3, dropping starter Martín Pérez to a 7–7 record for the season. The second game of the series was also won by the Rays, 9–5. Starter Nathan Eovaldi allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits in 5+1⁄3 innings and took the loss. Xander Bogaerts and Bobby Dalbec each homered. The Rays ended July back in the lead of the American League East with a 63–42 record, one-half game ahead of the Red Sox at 63–43.[93]
The Red Sox entered August in second place in the American League East with a record of 63–43, having just lost the first two games of a three-game series against the division-leading Rays (63–42).
The Rays completed a three-game sweep with a 3–2 win. Red Sox started Nick Pivetta took the loss; he allowed three runs on three hits in 4+2⁄3 innings. Kiké Hernández had three hits and Hunter Renfroe homered. Boston had runners at first and third with two outs in the ninth, but were unable to push across the tying run.
Detroit defeated Boston, 4–2, in the opener of a three-game series, extending the Red Sox' losing streak to five games. Starter Garrett Richards allowed three runs on five hits in four innings and took the loss. Hunter Renfroe homered. Boston won the middle game of the series, 4–1, as Eduardo Rodríguez improved to 8–6 on the season, allowing no runs on two hits in five innings. J. D. Martinez, Kiké Hernández, and Jarren Duran each homered, while Matt Barnes notched his 24th save of the season. The Tigers won the final game, 8–1. Red Sox starter Martín Pérez left after 1+1⁄3 innings, having allowed three runs on five hits, and took the loss. Alex Verdugo drove in Boston's only run.
Toronto won the first game of a four-game series, 12–4, powered by a nine-run fifth inning. Starter Nathan Eovaldi allowed seven of those runs, and took the loss. Infielder Jonathan Araúz pitched the bottom of the eighth inning for Boston. Hunter Renfroe homered. Toronto won the second game of the series (also the first game of a doubleheader), 1–0. Each team only had two hits. The game's only score was a walk-off home run hit by Marcus Semien off of Matt Barnes to start the bottom of the seventh inning. The Red Sox won the second game of the doubleheader, scheduled for seven innings, 2–1 in eight innings. With Toronto holding a 1–0 lead entering the sixth, Alex Verdugo homered to tie the contest. With no further scoring through the seventh, Boston scored one run in the eighth, driven in by Araúz. Adam Ottavino then held the Blue Jays scoreless to earn his eighth save of the season. The win went to Barnes, who had pitched the seventh inning; starter Tanner Houck went 3+2⁄3 innings and had a no decision. Toronto won the final game of the series, 9–8, overcoming a 7–2 Boston lead after four innings. Red Sox starter Garrett Richards allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits in five innings, while Barnes took the loss after allowing a three-run homer to George Springer in the eighth inning. J. D. Martinez was 4-for-5 with three RBIs and Kevin Plawecki was 3-for-4 also with three RBIs.
Boston had a 4–1 lead in the first game of a three-game home series, but Tampa Bay rallied for an 8–4 win. It was the 10th Red Sox loss in 12 games. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez went 5+1⁄3 innings while allowing two runs on four hits; Matt Barnes took the loss in relief after allowing four runs on two hits in 2⁄3 of an inning. Rafael Devers and Hunter Renfroe homered. Boston recovered in the second game of the series with a 20–8 win, the most Red Sox runs scored in a single game since the 2015 season.[94]Bobby Dalbec had 5 RBIs on the night, and Renfroe and Xander Bogaerts each added 4 RBIs of their own. Boston's 19 hits included only one home run, by Bogaerts. Starter Nathan Eovaldi tossed seven innings of three-hit ball, surrendering one run, and earned his 10th win of the season. The Rays’ Josh Fleming was charged with 10 earned runs in 3+1⁄3 innings pitched. Tampa Bay won the final game of the series, 8–1. Red Sox starter Tanner Houck allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits in five innings, and took the loss. Devers drove in Boston's only run.
Boston won the opener of a three-game home series against the Orioles, 8–1. Starter Nick Pivetta went six innings and got the win, improving to 9–5 on the season, while Garrett Richards pitched the final three innings to earn a save. Bobby Dalbec was 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Xander Bogaerts and Hunter Renfroe also homered. Kyle Schwarber made his Red Sox debut, going 0-for-2 with two walks and two runs scored as the DH. The second game of the series marked the return of Chris Sale to the Red Sox, following his Tommy John surgery and subsequent rehabilitation. Sale went five innings while allowing two runs on six hits and earned the win as Boston defeated Baltimore, 16–2. Alex Verdugo went 4-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored. The Red Sox had two home runs from Dalbec, and one each from Renfroe, Rafael Devers, and J. D. Martinez. Boston completed the sweep with a 6–2 win in the third game of the series. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez earned his ninth win of the season, holding the Orioles to one unearned run on three hits in six innings. Martinez again homered, and had three RBIs.
Boston opened a three-game road series in New York with a loss in the first game of a doubleheader, 5–3. Starter Tanner Houck had a no decision after holding the Yankees to two runs on five hits in four innings. Reliever Garrett Whitlock allowed two runs in 1⁄3 of an inning and took the loss. Christian Vázquez had a solo home run, while Xander Bogaerts had the other two RBIs for Boston. The second game of the doubleheader was also won by the Yankees, 2–0. Both runs were scored off of Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi in his five innings of work, dropping him to 10–8 on the season. Boston was limited to five hits, all singles, and four walks. The loss left Boston (69–53) in third place in the AL East standings, a percentage point behind the Yankees (68–52).[95] The Yankees completed their sweep with a 5–2 win in the third game of the series. Boston's runs came on solo homers by Bogaerts (first inning) and Hunter Renfroe (ninth inning). Starter Nick Pivetta took the loss after allowing four runs on four hits in 1+2⁄3 innings.
The Red Sox opened a three-game home series with a 6–0 win over the Rangers. Starter Chris Sale went five innings, allowing five hits, and got the win. Xander Bogaerts hit his 20th home run of the season. Texas won the second game of the series, 10–1, with Kiké Hernández driving in Boston's only run. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez took the loss after allowing five runs on eight hits in 3+2⁄3 innings. The Red Sox were limited to five hits, while also committing five errors. The final game of the series was postponed a day, due to the effects of Hurricane Henri.[96] The Red Sox won that game, 8–4 in 11 innings. Starter Nathan Eovaldi held Texas to one run on four hits in seven innings and left with a 3–1 lead, but ultimately received a no decision. With Boston still holding a 3–1 lead entering the top of the ninth, the Rangers scored twice off of closerMatt Barnes to tie the game. The game went to extra innings, and both teams scored a single run in the 10th inning. In the 11th inning, the Rangers did not score, and the Red Sox won the game on a walk-offgrand slam by Travis Shaw. Reliever Garrett Whitlock got the win after pitching the final 2+2⁄3 innings for Boston. In addition to Shaw, Alex Verdugo and Hunter Renfroe also homered.
The opener of a three-game home series against Minnesota was an 11–9 Boston win. Starter Tanner Houck had a no decision after allowing three runs on eight hits in 4+2⁄3 innings. Reliever Josh Taylor, who recorded one out on one pitch to close out the fifth inning, got the win. CloserMatt Barnes allowed a home run and two walks while recording no outs in the ninth inning. He was relieved by Hansel Robles, who earned the save, his 11th of the season and first with the Red Sox. Boston hitters had four home runs: two by Hunter Renfroe and one each by Travis Shaw and Kiké Hernández. The Twins won the second game of the series, 9–6 in 10 innings. Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta allowed four runs on six hits in four innings. Boston did not score until the seventh inning, and entered the bottom of the ninth trailing, 4–2. A two-run home run by Kyle Schwarber tied the game, which then went to extra innings. Robles came in to pitch the 10th for Boston, and allowed five runs via two homers. Robles took the loss after the Red Sox only scored twice in their half of the inning, one run coming on a Hernández homer. The final game of the series was a 12–2 victory by the Red Sox, with Chris Sale getting the win after holding the Twins to two runs on two hits in 5+1⁄3 innings. Rafael Devers hit his 30th home run of the season, while Bobby Dalbec homered twice and drove in seven runs.
The Red Sox defeated the Indians, 4–3, in the first game of a three-game series. Prior to the game, Kiké Hernández and Christian Arroyo were placed on the COVID-related injured list.[97] Starter Eduardo Rodríguez notched his 10th win of the season after holding Cleveland to three runs on eight hits in seven innings. Adam Ottavino got the save. Jonathan Araúz, just called up from Triple-A, had a three-run homer, one of only three Boston hits. Boston also won the second game of the series, 5–3 in 10 innings. Starter Nathan Eovaldi went 5+1⁄3 innings while allowing two runs on six hits. Kyle Schwarber had a first-inning home run, helping to stake the Red Sox to an early 2–0 lead. After Cleveland tied the game, 2–2, in the second inning, there was no more scoring until extra innings. J. D. Martinez put the Red Sox ahead on a three-run homer. The Indians got one run back off of Martín Pérez, who was relieved by Ottavino who earned his 10th save of the season. The win went to Garrett Whitlock, who pitched a scoreless inning as the sixth of eight total Boston pitchers. The Twins won the final game of the series, 7–5, despite Boston building a 4–0 lead after five innings. Starter Tanner Houck went 5+1⁄3 innings and allowed three runs on one hit and four walks. Austin Davis, the fourth of five Boston pitchers, allowed three runs on three hits and took the loss. Rafael Devers had two home runs and Bobby Dalbec had one.
The Red Sox lost the opener of a four-game series in Tampa Bay, 6–1. Relievers Martín Pérez and Matt Barnes were not available due to being placed on the COVID-related injured list.[98] Starter Nick Pivetta allowed four runs on six hits in five innings and took the loss. A homer by Bobby Dalbec accounted for Boston's only run. Prior to the second game of the series, relievers Josh Taylor and Hirokazu Sawamura were also placed on the COVID-related list, and during the game, shortstop Xander Bogaerts was removed due to a positive test.[99] Tampa Bay won the game, 8–5, with Boston starter Brad Peacock taking the loss in his Red Sox debut after allowing five runs on two hits in 2+1⁄3 innings. Kyle Schwarber homered. Boston ended the month in third place in the American League East, still in position for the postseason as a wild card, with a record of 75–59.
Boston won the third game of the series, 3–2. Starter Chris Sale went six innings, holding the Rays to two runs on six hits. Reliever Garrett Whitlock pitched two scoreless innings and got the win; Adam Ottavino earned the save, his 11th of the season. Christian Vázquez went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs; Jarren Duran drove in Boston's other run, a go-ahead RBI in the ninth inning to break a 2–2 tie. The final game of the series was another Red Sox win, 4–0. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez went six innings and won his 11th game of the year. Garrett Richards pitched the final three innings, earning a save. Bobby Dalbec went 2-for-4 with two RBIs.
Prior to the first game against Cleveland, outfielder Jarren Duran became Boston's ninth player on the COVID-related list.[103] The Red Sox opened the three-game series with an 8–5 win. Starter Nathan Eovaldi held Cleveland to three runs on six hits in 6+1⁄3 innings; he was relieved by Adam Ottavino, who was credited with the win; Garrett Whitlock earned a save. Kyle Schwarber had three RBIs, one coming on a leadoff home run in the first inning. Hunter Renfroe also drove in three runs, via a seventh-inning home run with two men on base. Kevin Plawecki and Jonathan Araúz each hit solo home runs. Boston also won the second game of the series, 4–3, the team's fourth consecutive win. Starter Tanner Houck kept the Indians scoreless through five innings, but ended up with a no decision. A three-run home run by Rafael Devers in the seventh inning gave the Red Sox a 3–0 lead; with his 33rd home run of the season, Devers reached 100 RBIs for the second time in his career.[104] In the top of the ninth, Cleveland scored three runs off of Ottavino to tie the game. After Boston loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Alex Verdugo singled to drive in the winning run. Prior to the final game of the series, pitcher Nick Pivetta and utility player Danny Santana were also added to the COVID-related list, bringing the Red Sox' total to 11 players.[105] The final game was won by Cleveland, 11–5. After the Indians built a 6–0 lead after three innings, the Red Sox battled back within a run, 6–5, at the end of the sixth, only to have the Indians score five runs in the top of the ninth to put the game out of reach. Kutter Crawford, just called up from Triple-A and making his MLB debut, took the loss. J. D. Martinez went 3-for-5 with three RBIs and a home run.
Despite taking a 7–1 lead after the first two innings of the series' opening game, the Red Sox lost to the Rays, 11–10 in 10 innings. Boston committed four errors during the game, making six of Tampa Bay's runs unearned. Starter Chris Sale went 3+2⁄3 innings and allowed one earned run (five total runs) on 10 hits. Garrett Whitlock, the sixth of seven Red Sox pitchers, had a blown save and took the loss. Hunter Renfroe was 3-for-5 with two RBIs, and Jonathan Araúz homered. Home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez was struck by a foul tip in the first inning and had to leave the game.[106] A rare instance of an intentional balk occurred in the bottom of the 10th inning, when the Rays, holding a two-run lead, had pitcher Collin McHugh intentionally commit a balk, thus advancing the Red Sox runner at second base to third base, in order to avoid the possibility of sign stealing.[107] The game took four hours and 54 minutes to complete. The Rays also won the second game of the series, 12–7. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez look the loss after allowing six runs in 3+2⁄3 innings. Bobby Dalbec had two home runs and four RBIs. Danny Santana also homered. Boston won the final game of the series, 2–1. Scoreless through the first seven innings, the Rays scored once in the top of the eighth, and the Red Sox scored two runs in the bottom of the inning via a Renfroe home run with a runner on base. Renfroe also recorded an outfield assist on the final out of the game, as Tampa Bay's Joey Wendle attempted to stretch a double into a triple. Boston starter Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings but had a no decision, with the win going to Garrett Richards while Hansel Robles earned the save. The Red Sox' win put them back in second place of the AL East at 80–62 (.563), one-half game ahead of the New York Yankees at 78–61 (.561), with both teams in position as postseason wild cards.[108]
Prior to the opener of a three-game series in Chicago, Xander Bogaerts was activated from the COVID-related list,[109] while Chris Sale and Jonathan Araúz were added to that list.[110][111] In the opener, Chicago took a 4–0 lead through four innings, and while the Red Sox then scored three unanswered runs, the game ended 4–3 in the White Sox' favor. Starter Tanner Houck allowed all of Chicago's runs and left after 3+2⁄3 innings, his record falling to 0–4. Bobby Dalbec hit his 21st home run of the season. Boston won the second game of the series, 9–8 in 10 innings. Prior to the game, utility player Danny Santana was again added to the COVID-related list.[112] Boston starter Connor Seabold, making his MLB debut, allowed two runs on three hits in three innings. Garrett Whitlock, the sixth of seven Boston pitchers, earned the win, with Josh Taylor notching his first major-league save. Travis Shaw was 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs. On the day of the final game of the series, reliever Phillips Valdéz became the latest Boston player added to the COVID-related list.[113] Chicago won the game, 2–1. After the White Sox took a 1–0 lead in the bottom of the sixth, the Red Sox tied the game via an Alex Verdugosacrifice fly in the top of the ninth. Leury García then hit a walk-off home run off of Whitlock with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Boston starter Nick Pivetta held Chicago to one run on three hits in 5+1⁄3 innings. The loss dropped the Red Sox (81–64; 0.5586) back to third place in the AL East, with Toronto (80–63; 0.5594) moving into second place.
Boston lost the opener of a three-game series in Seattle, 5–4. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez went six innings, allowing one run on six hits. A three-run homer by Seattle's Mitch Haniger off of Red Sox reliever Ryan Brasier put the Mariners ahead, 5–2, in the seventh inning. The runs were unearned, due to a two-out error by first baseman Kyle Schwarber. Back-to-back solo homers by Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers in the eighth inning left the Red Sox a run short. José Iglesias also homered. The loss dropped the Red Sox (81–65; 0.555) to fourth place in the AL East, percentage points behind the Yankees (80–64; 0.556). The Red Sox won the second game of the series, 8–4. Starter Nathan Eovaldi allowed two runs on five hits in five innings. Entering the eighth inning with the score tied, 2–2, Boston scored five runs, which proved to be enough to win. Schwarber had a three-RBI pinch hit double as part of the eighth inning rally. Adam Ottavino, the third of six Red Sox pitchers, threw only two pitches and recorded a single out, but got the win. J. D. Martinez, Bobby Dalbec, and Alex Verdugo each homered. Game 3 of the series, an afternoon getaway game, was tied 3–3 after nine innings. All of Seattle’s three runs had been allowed by Sox starter Tanner Houck, who pitched 4+1⁄3 innings. Boston’s three runs were made up of a Hunter Renfroe solo homer, a Kevin Plawecki RBI ground out, and a José Iglesias RBI double. Entering the top of the 10th, the Boston offense immediately went to work, as Jack López advanced to third base and then scored on a passed ball to give the Red Sox the lead. J. D. Martinez made it 5–3 on an RBI single before Kyle Schwarber came through in the clutch for the second straight game, delivering a two-run hit to shallow right field. Martinez and Schwarber were then driven in by Christian Vázquez, giving the Red Sox a 9–3 lead. Martín Pérez pitched the bottom of the tenth. Seattle scored one run but was otherwise effectively shut down, and the Red Sox won, 9–4, to win the series against the Mariners.
The Red Sox began their final home stand of the season with a 7–1 win over the Orioles; it was Baltimore's 100th loss. Boston starter Chris Sale, just activated from the COVID-related list, got the win after holding the Orioles to one run on two hits in five innings. Hunter Renfroe had three RBIs, Alex Verdugo had three hits, and Bobby Dalbec homered. The win moved Boston back to second place in the AL East, slightly ahead of the Yankees and Blue Jays, with the three teams contesting for two wild card spots in the postseason. Boston won the second game of the series, 9–3, with reliever Tanner Houck earning the win. Starter Nick Pivetta went 3+2⁄3 innings and left with the game tied, 3–3. Xander Bogaerts went 3-for-5 with four RBIs and hit his 22nd home run of the season; Rafael Devers also went 3-for-5. Boston won the final game of the series, 8–6, to complete the sweep. Starter Nathan Eovaldi allowed three runs on seven hits in five innings, and had a no decision. Reliever Hirokazu Sawamura got the win and Garrett Richards earned a save. J. D. Martinez homered.
The Red Sox opened a two-game series against the Mets with a 6–3 win. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez had a no decision after allowing two runs on five hits in 4+1⁄3 innings. Reliever Ryan Brasier got the win. Kiké Hernández and Xander Bogaerts homered. Boston won the second game of the series, 12–5. Starter Chris Sale earned the win to reach 5–0 on the season. Kyle Schwarber had two home runs to reach 31 on the season (including ones he hit before joining the Red Sox). The two wins over the Mets extended the Red Sox' winning streak to seven games, five of which came with the team wearing their yellow "City Connect" alternate uniforms.[114]
The Red Sox opened their final home series of the season with an 8–3 loss to the Yankees. The loss reduced the Red Sox' lead in the AL wild card race to a single game over the Yankees, the teams holding records of 88–66 (.571) and 87–67 (.565), respectively. Starter Nathan Eovaldi took the loss after allowing seven runs on seven hits in 2+2⁄3 innings. Rafael Devers hit his 35th home run of the season. The Yankees won the second game of the series, 5–3. Boston starter Nick Pivetta held New York to one run on three hits in 5+1⁄3 innings. With the Red Sox holding a 3–1 lead entering the eighth inning, Yankees designated hitterGiancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam off of Red Sox reliever Darwinzon Hernández; two of the runs were charged to prior reliever Tanner Houck, who took the loss. Bobby Dalbec and Kevin Plawecki homered for Boston. Both teams ended the day with records of 88–67 (.568), tied in the AL wild card race. The Yankees completed the sweep with a 6–3 win on Sunday Night Baseball, powered by a four-run eighth inning. Boston starter Eduardo Rodríguez went five innings, holding the Yankees to two runs on six hits. Reliever Garrett Richards allowed two of the eighth-inning runs and took the loss. The loss put the Yankees atop the AL wild card race at 89–67 (.571) with the Red Sox one game back at 88–68 (.564) and the Blue Jays one more game back at 87–69 (.558). The top two wild card teams qualify for a single-game playoff, hosted by the top wild card team, with the winner advancing to the American League Division Series.
The Red Sox lost the opener of a three-game series in Baltimore, 4–2. Starter Chris Sale allowed three runs on four hits in 5+1⁄3 innings and took the loss. Boston was limited to three hits, one a Kyle Schwarber home run. The day ended with Boston (88–69) still holding the second AL wild card spot, two games behind the Yankees (90–67), a half-game game ahead of Seattle (88–70) and a full game ahead of Toronto (87–70). Boston won the second game of the series, 6–0, to snap a four-game losing streak. Starter Nathan Eovaldi got the win after holding the Orioles to four hits in six innings. J. D. Martinez went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs; Hunter Renfroe also homered. As the Yankees lost to the Blue Jays, Boston (89–69) ended the day one game behind the Yankees (90–68) in the wild card race, with Seattle (89–70) and Toronto (88–70) still in contention. The Orioles won the final game of the series, 6–2. Starter Nick Pivetta took the loss after allowing three runs on four hits in 4+2⁄3 innings. Kiké Hernández homered for the Red Sox. The loss dropped the Red Sox into a tie with the Mariners for the second AL wild card spot, both teams with 89–70 records.
Boston entered October having lost five of their last six games, with three games left to play in the regular season. With the Yankees (91–68) holding the top wild card spot in the American League, the Red Sox (89–70) and Mariners (89–70) were tied for the second wild card spot, followed by the Blue Jays (88–71).
To open the final series of the regular season, the Red Sox defeated the Nationals, 4–2. Starter Eduardo Rodríguez got the win after holding Washington scoreless through five innings, and Hansel Robles earned a save. Hunter Renfroe and Bobby Dalbec homered. The Red Sox pulled within a game of the Yankees, who lost to the Rays, for the top wild card spot. The Mariners lost to the Angels, while the Blue Jays stayed in contention by beating the Orioles. Records at the end of October 1: Yankees (91–69), Red Sox (90–70), Mariners (89–71), Blue Jays (89–71)
Boston won the second game against Washington, 5–3. Starter Tanner Houck did not allow a baserunner in five innings of work, striking out eight of the 15 batters he faced, but received a no decision.[115]Austin Davis, the fifth of six Red Sox pitchers, got the win, with Robles again earning a save. Rafael Devers and Kike Hernández both homered. With the Yankees losing to the Rays, the Red Sox moved into a tie for the top AL wild card spot. The Blue Jays stayed in contention with a win over the Orioles, as did the Mariners via a late rally to defeat the Angels. Records at the end of October 2: Red Sox (91–70), Yankees (91–70), Mariners (90–71), Blue Jays (90–71)
Boston completed a sweep of the Nationals with a 7–5 come-from-behind win. Starter Chris Sale was lifted after 2+1⁄3 innings, having allowed two runs on four hits and three walks. Trailing 5–1 after five innings, the Red Sox scored once in the sixth and three times in the seventh to tie the game. A two-run home run by Devers in the ninth inning, his second homer of the game, provided the winning margin.[116] The win went to Eduardo Rodríguez, who pitched an inning in relief, with the save going to Nick Pivetta, who also pitched out of the bullpen as Boston used a total of seven pitchers.[117] With the Yankees beating the Rays, Boston and New York ended in a tie atop the AL wild card standings, with Boston earning home field advantage via their 10–9 regular-season head-to-head record against New York.[118] Records at the end of October 3: Red Sox (92–70), Yankees (92–70), Blue Jays (91–71), Mariners (90–72).
Red Sox won the series 3–0 (16–10 runs)
Это был восьмой раз, когда Red Sox прошла квалификацию в постсезон в качестве команды wild card с момента расширения постсезона MLB в 1994 году, и впервые с 2009 года.
«Ред Сокс» вошли в игру Wild Card Game как четвертые сеяные в Американской лиге, принимая «Янкиз» с пятым сеянием. Натан Эовальди и Геррит Коул были стартовыми питчерами соответственно. [119] Джей Ди Мартинес , повредивший лодыжку в заключительной игре регулярного сезона, не был включен в состав «Бостона» на эту игру. [120]
«Бостон» повел в начале 2–0 благодаря Гомеру с двумя пробегами Ксандера Богертса в первом иннинге. Соло-хоумран Кайла Шварбера в третьем иннинге увеличил преимущество до 3–0. Коул ушел, не зафиксировав аут в третьем, допустив три рана при четырех попаданиях; его заменил Клэй Холмс . Соло-хоумран Энтони Риццо, занявшего первое место в шестом месте, сделал счет 3–1. Эовалди ушел с одним проигрышем в шестом месте; его заменил Райан Брейзер . Митинг в Нью-Йорке был сорван, когда Аарон Джадж был выброшен на тарелку, пытаясь забить с первого места на сингле Джанкарло Стэнтона с Green Monster . Дубль RBI Алекса Вердуго в конце шестого места снова вывел Бостон вперед на три, 4–1. Вердуго проехал еще две попытки в седьмом месте, увеличив преимущество Бостона до 6–1. Стэнтон забил один гол в девятом месте, но «Янкиз» не смогли сплотиться дальше, поскольку «Ред Сокс» выиграли со счетом 6–2. [121]
Ред Сокс выиграл серию 1–0 (6–2 раунда).
Серия дивизиона Американской лиги против Тампа-Бэй Рэйс
Это был третий постсезонный матч между Red Sox и Rays. Их предыдущие встречи в постсезоне были в ALCS 2008 года , где «Лучи» выиграли в семи играх. [122] и в ALDS 2013 года , когда Red Sox выиграли в четырех играх. [123]
Кике Эрнандес , изображенный с «Доджерс», сделал пять попаданий и три ИКР за «Бостон» во второй игре. Кристиан Васкес совершил хоумран в 13-м иннинге победы Бостона в третьей игре. Рафаэль Деверс пошел 3 из 4 с тремя ИКР в четвертой игре.
«Тампа-Бэй» выиграла первую игру серии со счетом 5–0. Бостон стартовал. Эдуардо Родригес принял поражение после того, как допустил две пробежки при двух попаданиях и две прогулки. 1 + 2 ⁄ подач . Остальные три рана «Тампа-Бэй» были поручены Нику Пиветте , который подавал мяч. 4 + 2 ⁄ подач релифа. Рэнди Арозарена из «Лучи» выступил против Пиветты в седьмом иннинге, продвинулся на третью базу благодаря дублю Вандера Франко , а затем украл мяч дома против Джоша Тейлора , который заменил Пиветту. «Ред Сокс» превзошли «Рэйс» со счетом 9–6, но пошли 1 из 7 с бегунами на результативной позиции . [129]
Перед второй игрой серии «Бостон» добавил в свой активный состав Мэтта Барнса, заменив Гаррета Ричардса , который был внесен в список травмированных из-за растяжения левого подколенного сухожилия. [130]
«Бостон» сравнял счет со счетом 1–1, одержав победу со счетом 14–6 во второй игре. После того, как «Ред Сокс» дважды забили в начале первого иннинга, «Лучи» забили пять ранов от Криса Сейла в конце тайма, включая «Большой шлем» Джордана Луплоу . Бостонский КПЗ, возглавляемый пятью подачами Таннера Хоука , позволил Тампа-Бэй еще один пробег - хоумран Джи-Ман Чой - до конца игры. Тем временем «Ред Сокс» забили еще 12 ранов и имели пять отбивающих с тремя или более попаданиями. У Кике Эрнандеса было пять попаданий, включая хоумран и три дабла. Ксандер Богертс , Алекс Вердуго , Джей Ди Мартинес и Рафаэль Деверс также забили гол. Хоук одержал победу в качестве облегчения для «Бостона», а питчер «Тампа-Бэй» Коллин МакХью , который допустил три пробега при двух ударах и прогулке. 1 + 2 ⁄ подач , забрали поражение. [131]
«Бостон» повел в серии со счетом 2–1 с победой со счетом 6–4 в третьей игре с 13 иннингами. «Лучи» забили дважды в начале первого тайма благодаря Гомеру с двумя пробегами Остина Медоуза . Red Sox отыгрались в конце тайма на сольном Гомере Кайла Шварбера . «Бостон» вышел вперед со счетом 3–2 в четырех последовательных одиночных играх, которые забили два рана в конце третьего, и увеличил преимущество до 4–2 благодаря сольному хоумрану в пятом иннинге Кике Эрнандес . [132] В верхней части восьмого места Вандер Франко забил гол, а Рэнди Арозарена сделал дубль RBI, оба от Гензеля Роблеса , когда «Лучи» сравняли счет - 4–4. После нулевого по счету девятого иннинга игра перешла к дополнительным иннингам . Ник Пиветта , который, как ожидается, станет стартовым питчером «Бостона» в четвертой игре, вышел на замену и удержал «Лучи» без очков в верхней части 10-го места, в то время как Дэвид Робертсон из «Лучи» удержал «Бостон» с нулевым счетом в конце тайма. И Пиветта, и Робертсон остались в игре и сделали нулевой по счету 11-й иннинг. Пиветта снова удерживал «Рэйс» нулевым по счету в верхней части 12-го места, в то время как Луис Патиньо держал «Ред Сокс» нулевым по счету в конце тайма. Пиветта подал четвертый нулевой по счету иннинг, 13-й, который включал по основному правилу дубль Кевина Кирмайера - отбитый мяч отскочил от правой стены поля, от земли, а затем от Хантера Ренфро в КПЗ - что в противном случае привело бы к в забеге «Лучи», поскольку Янди Диас бежал с первой базы, когда мяч был отбит. [133] [134] Кристиан Васкес завершил игру хоумраном с двухходовым ударом от Патиньо в конце 13-го места. [135]
Red Sox выиграли четвертую игру со счетом 6–5 и прошли в ALCS . Эдуардо Родригес , проигравший первую игру, но забросивший всего 41 подачу, [136] стартовал за «Бостон», а Коллин МакХью , который с облегчением проиграл вторую игру, стартовал за «Тампа-Бэй». После двух нулевых по счету подач «Бостон» забил пять очков в конце третьего, включая Гомер с тремя пробегами Рафаэля Деверса . «Лучи» получили один шанс вернуться на первое место в пятерке. В верхней части шестого места Гомер с двумя пробегами Вандера Франко сократил преимущество Бостона до 5–3. «Лучи» открыли восьмое место тремя последовательными ударами Райана Брейзера и сравняли счет - 5–5; Гаррет Уитлок сменил Брейзера и завершил розыгрыш. Полевая передача Кевина Кирмайера сбила Алекса Вердуго на третьей базе и положила конец угрозе Ред Сокс в конце восьмой базы. Затем Уитлок удалил «Лучи» по порядку на семи полях в верхней части девятого. После того, как Red Sox поставила бегунов на второе и третье места, а один оказался в конце девятого, жертвенная муха Кике Эрнандес перечеркнула победную серию. [137]
Серия чемпионатов Американской лиги против Хьюстон Астрос
«Ред Сокс» и «Хьюстон Астрос» , имевшие преимущество на своем поле, встретились в матче-реванше на турнире ALCS 2018 года , который «Бостон» выиграл в пяти играх.
Хьюстон повела в серии со счетом 1–0, одержав победу со счетом 5–4 в первой игре. [146] Red Sox загрузили базы двумя аутами в верхней части первой, но не смогли забить. Астрос забил пробежку в конце первого раунда; Хосе Алтуве , сделавший первый гол, забил гол на жертвенном мухе Йордана Альвареса . В конце второго матча Хьюстон загрузил базы одним аутом, но не забил. Первый хоумран Кике Эрнандес, занявший первое место в третьем раунде, сравнял счет. [147] Прогулка Ксандера Богертса с одним аутом , за которой последовали одиночный и ошибка , дала «Бостону» преимущество 2–1, а Хантер Ренфро затем удвоил счет, сделав игру 3–1. С двумя выходами в лидеры третьей позиции Йими Гарсиа заменил стартера «Хьюстона» Фрамбера Вальдеса . Стартер «Бостона» Крис Сейл ушел с двумя выходами и двумя выходами в конце третьей игры, его сменил Адам Оттавино . Гомер с двумя забегами Алтуве от Таннера Хоука с двумя аутами в конце шестого места сравнял счет - 3–3. Карлос Корреа вывел Хьюстон вперед со счетом 4–3, совершив одиночный хоумран в конце седьмого места после Генселя Роблеса . После того, как «Астрос» загрузил базы без единого выхода в конце восьмого места от Савамуры, жертвенная муха Алтуве дала Хьюстону преимущество 5–3. «Бостон» получил возможность отыграться и стартовал девятым, поскольку Эрнандес отбил мяч у Хьюстона ближе к Райану Прессли . Затем Прессли удалил следующих трех отбивающих, что принесло Хьюстону победу. [148] Всего в игре команды использовали 16 питчеров, по восемь каждая. [149]
«Бостон» сравнял счет по одной игре в каждой, одержав победу со счетом 9–5 во второй игре. Стартовыми питчерами были Натан Эовальди из «Бостона» и Луис Гарсия из «Хьюстона». Джей Ди Мартинес совершил турнир Большого шлема первым, что дало Бостону преимущество над Астросом со счетом 4–0. Это был первый постсезонный турнир Большого шлема в первом иннинге игрока Red Sox после Джей Ди Дрю в шестой игре ALCS 2007 года . [150] Гарсия ушел ни с чем в начале второго раунда из-за дискомфорта в колене. [151] Рафаэль Деверс выиграл второй турнир Большого шлема, заняв первое место во втором, что сделало Red Sox первой командой в истории постсезона, выигравшей два турнира Большого шлема в одной игре. [152] в четвертом иннинге Гомер Кике Эрнандес , его третий иннинг в серии, сделал счет 9–0. «Астрос» сплотились с двумя аутами в конце четвертого за три раунда, сократив преимущество «Бостона» до 9–3. Эовалди ушел после 5 + 1 ⁄ подач , сменил Адам Оттавино . Юли Гурриэль и Джейсон Кастро совершили одиночные хоум-раны от Дарвинсона Эрнандеса в конце девятого места, в результате чего окончательный счет составил 9–5. [153]
Эдуардо Родригес одержал победу в третьей игре, которая оказалась его последним стартом в составе Red Sox.
Бостон выиграл третью игру со счетом 12–3 и повел в серии 2–1. Эдуардо Родригес стартовал за «Бостон», а Хосе Уркиди — за «Хьюстон». Red Sox отправили 11 человек на тарелку в конце второго раунда, забив шесть очков. Четыре рана пришлись на турнир Большого шлема Кайла Шварбера , третий - отбивающего Red Sox в двух играх. [154] Уркиди ушел с двумя аутами во втором, допустив шесть пробежек (пять заработанных) при пяти попаданиях и двух прогулках, выбив при этом одного отбивающего. Бостон добавил три пробега в конце третьего, включая Гомера с двумя пробегами Кристиана Арройо , увеличив преимущество Red Sox до 9–0. Правый полевой игрок «Астроса» Кайл Такер ударил Гомера с тремя пробегами с двумя аутами в верхней части четвертого, что сделало игру 9–3. «Бостон» сделал счет 11–3 в конце шестого места благодаря Гомеру с двумя пробегами Джей Ди Мартинеса . Генсель Роблес сменил Родригеса на вершине седьмого места, Родригес допустил три пробега при пяти попаданиях и ни одной прогулки, одновременно выбив семь, что, как оказалось, стало его последним стартом в форме Red Sox. Рафаэль Деверс совершил сольный хоумран в конце восьмого места, увеличив преимущество до 12–3, окончательный счет. [155]
Хьюстон выиграл четвертую игру со счетом 9–2, благодаря девятому иннингу с семью пробегами и сравняв серию со счетом 2–2. Ник Пиветта стартовал за «Бостон», а Зак Грейнке – за «Хьюстон». «Астрос» вырвались вперед со счетом 1–0 благодаря сольному хоумрану Алекса Брегмана с двумя аутами в верхней части первого. В конце первого Рафаэль Деверс шел с двумя аутами, затем Ксандер Богертс забил гол и вывел «Ред Сокс» вперед 2–1. Грейнке ушел с одним аутом в конце второго, допустив две пробежки при одном ударе и три прогулки; он не ударил отбивающего. Кристиан Арройо забил тройной гол в конце четвертого места, но «Ред Сокс» не смогли его забить. Богертс сделал дубль в конце пятого раунда и также остался в затруднительном положении. Пиветта ушел после пятого иннинга, допустив одну пробежку при двух ударах и двух прогулках; он вычеркнул три. Хосе Алтуве сравнял счет со счетом 2–2, сделав хоумран Гаррета Уитлока и начав восьмой иннинг. Нейт Эовальди вышел на первое место в девятом месте, а Карлос Корреа начал с дубля над Хантером Ренфро на правом поле. С двумя аутами Джейсон Кастро выбрал Корреа и вывел «Астрос» вперед 3–2. Хьюстон смог загрузить базы , а Бостон пригласил Мартина Переса . Майкл Брантли сделал свою первую подачу, сделав дубль, который забил три рана, что дало Хьюстону преимущество 6–2. Сингл Йордана Альвареса завершил еще одну серию, сделав счет 7–2. Корреа, отбивающий второй раз в иннинге, отбил мяч, выставленный Пересом, который был отброшен из-за ошибки , позволив еще одной попытке забить, а сингл Кайла Такера пробил в седьмом и последнем забеге Астроса в иннинге. [156] Хьюстон ближе Райан Прессли пришел и занял последнее место в девятом месте; он допустил два одиночных матча, но не позволил Бостону забить, поскольку Хьюстон сравнял счет. [157]
Хьюстон выиграла пятую игру со счетом 9–1, что дало им победу без вымпела AL, а оставшиеся игры серии будут сыграны в Хьюстоне. [158] Крис Сейл стартовал за Red Sox, а Фрамбер Вальдес - за Astros. Хьюстон повел 1–0 в сольном хоумране Йордана Альвареса в начале второго иннинга. [159] Вальдес не допустил бейсраннера из Бостона до пятого иннинга. Астрос забил пять очков в верхней части шестого места, преследуя Сэйла с одним аутом. Пробежки Хьюстона состоялись из четырех попаданий, прогулки и ошибки , что дало «Астросу» преимущество 6–0. В седьмом раунде команды обменялись ранами, сделав счет 7–1. Единственным достижением «Бостона» в игре стал сольный гол Гомера Рафаэля Деверса . Хьюстон добавил еще два рана в начало девятого места для финала 9–1. Вальдес провел восемь подач и одержал победу, ограничив «Бостон» одной пробежкой с тремя ударами и прогулкой, выбив при этом пять отбивающих. [160] Сейл взял на себя убытки, подав 5 + 1 ⁄ 3 иннинга, позволяя четыре рана (два заработанных) при трех попаданиях и двух прогулках и выбивая семь. [161]
Луис Гарсиа стартовал за «Хьюстон», а Натан Эовальди за «Бостон», матч-реванш во второй игре. «Астрос» повели 1–0 в конце первой игры; с двумя аутами Алекс Брегман выделил, а затем был атакован дублем Йордана Альвареса , который попал в перчатку центрального полевого игрока Red Sox Кике Эрнандеса . В конце четвертого раунда у Хьюстона были бегуны на втором и третьем месте без аутов, но Эовалди вычеркнул следующих двух отбивающих, намеренно обошёл Юли Гурриэля , а затем нанес удар Часу Маккормику , чтобы положить конец угрозе. Эовалди ушел с одним аутом в конце пятого места, допустив одну пробежку при пяти ударах и выбив четыре; его сменил Джош Тейлор . Гарсиа держал «Ред Сокс» без ударов в течение пяти подач; он ушел на вершине шестого места после того, как позволил Эрнандесу сделать тройку с двумя аутами. [162] Гарсию сменил Фил Матон , который положил конец угрозе, заставив Рафаэля Деверса выйти из игры. Альварес открыл конец шестого места тройным ударом Тейлора возле правой линии поля. После того, как Карлос Корреа получил удар от Таннера Хоука , Кайл Такер начал двойную игру, забив Альваресу и дав Хьюстону преимущество 2–0. В верхней части седьмого места у Бостона были бегуны на первом и третьем местах с одним вылетом; Кендалл Грейвман выбил Трэвиса Шоу , а кэтчер Мартин Мальдонадо выбил Алекса Вердуго , который бежал по полю, на второй базе и завершил тайм. Альварес набрал свой четвертый удар в игре в конце восьмого места, отдав бегунам «Астрос» первое и второе место с одним аутом. После того, как Корреа вылетел из игры, Такер забил гол от Адама Оттавино , увеличив преимущество Хьюстона до 5–0. Астросу Ближе к Райан Прессли вошел и занял первое место в девятом месте. Он удалился в сторону в порядке, [163] как Хьюстон вышел на Мировую серию . [164]
Обновлено до конца регулярного сезона.
† Минимум 3,1 появления тарелок за каждую сыгранную командную игру.
Отбивающие, прошедшие квалификацию AVG: Богертс, Деверс, Эрнандес, Мартинес, Ренфро, Вердуго.
‡ Минимум 1 поданный иннинг на каждую сыгранную командную игру.
Питчеры, прошедшие квалификацию ERA и WHIP: Эовалди
Примечание: W = Победа; L = потери; ERA = средний заработанный пробег; G = проведенные игры; GS = Игры начались; СВ = Сохраняет; IP = подача иннингов; H = попадания разрешены; R = Пробежки разрешены; ER = разрешено заработанное количество пробежек; BB = Прогулки разрешены; SO = вычеркивания
16 июля команда перевела Джаррена Дюрана из Triple-A в активный состав; Брайса снова назначили на задание. [184]
29 июля команда приобрела аутфилдера Кайла Шварбера из Washington Nationals в обмен на питчера низшей лиги Альдо Рамиреса; Рабочий был назначен на задание. [185] Впоследствии Уоркман решил стать свободным агентом. [186]
Примечание: игроки, не входящие в организацию по состоянию на 31 августа, не имели права участвовать в постсезоне. [193]
2 сентября команда потребовала от вспомогательного игрока Тейлора Моттера отказа от « Колорадо Скалистые горы» . [194] Он сыграл за команду три игры, а 7 сентября был назначен на назначение. [195] Он аннулировал отказы и был сразу отправлен в Triple-A. [196]
4 сентября команда потребовала от питчера Джеффа Хартлиба отказа от New York Mets . [197] Позже его назначили на задание, а затем сразу отправили в Triple-A Worcester после получения разрешения. [198]
6 сентября команда подписала контракт с инфилдером-свободным агентом Хосе Иглесиасом , который ранее играл за команду в 2011–2013 годах и был освобожден 3 сентября « Лос-Анджелес Энджелс» . [199]
«Бостон» прошел четвертый общий отбор на драфте MLB 2021 года , который прошел 11–13 июля. [202] Драфт состоял в общей сложности из 612 выборов в 20 раундах. [203] Здесь перечислены первые 10 игроков Red Sox. Крайний срок для подписания контракта с игроками был 1 августа. [204]
База: 3-е место из 6 в дивизионе, 7-е из 20 в лиге. «Финальный отрезок»: 3-е место из 30 в классификации. В целом: 3-е место из 6 в дивизионе, 4-е из 20 в лиге.
↑ Рафаэлю Деверсу первоначально было присвоено два ИКР во время 11-го иннинга игры 22 июня; более позднее изменение подсчета очков постановило, что он достиг базы по ошибке, тем самым удалив эти два ИКР. [85]
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