Springer’s American League-leading 17th home run and the Houston Astros continued their torrid month of May with their ninth straight victory, 3-1 over the Boston Red Sox.
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Michael Chavis lifts Red Sox over Rockies in 10 innings
J.D. Martinez homered in his third straight game, rookie Michael Chavis singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox recovered after blowing a five-run lead to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-5.
Chris Sale strikes out 17, but Rockies top Red Sox in 11
Red Sox ace fanned a career-high 17 in just seven innings before getting pulled after 108 pitches, and the Colorado Rockies rallied against Boston’s bullpen to win 5-4 in the 11th.
On Baseball: As Mookie goes, so go the Red Sox
Mookie Betts is batting .373 with 15 RBI since April 19, and the Red Sox — not coincidentally — have a 15-6 record.
Sandy Leon’s 3-run homer caps 8-run third as Red Sox beat Mariners
Sandy Leon fouled off an bunt attempt, then hit a three-run homer to cap an eight-run third inning that carried the surging Boston Red Sox over the struggling Seattle Mariners 9-5.
Red Sox sink Mariners, rise above .500
Eduardo Rodriguez pitches seven scoreless innings in 14-1 win.
Against backdrop of controversy, Red Sox honored by Trump
President Donald Trump honors the World Series champion Boston Red Sox — well, some of them — at the White House.
White House welcoming Red Sox (not the ‘Red Socks’)
The White House’s website misspelled the name of the 2018 World Series champions.
Andrew Benintendi’s homer in 12th lifts Red Sox over Orioles
The Boston Red Sox received a masterful pitching performance from Chris Sale and a game-saving catch from Jackie Bradley Jr. in a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Bobby Dalbec’s homer sends Sea Dogs to victory
Dalbec has three hits and Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia plays his fourth game in Portland, a win over New Hampshire.