JUNE 17, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM
Rare matchup with Cardinals brings Red Sox together with idols and mentorsThe Red Sox will try to beat Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, and Adam Wainwright this weekend, but they'll also get their hat-tips in.
Rich Hill - Charged with loss ThursdayHill (2-4) allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and no walks while striking out four in 5.2 innings to take the loss in Thursday's game against the Athletics.
ImpactHill displayed improved results over his last two starts, striking out 11 while allowing three runs in 10.1 innings. Although he provided decent length during Thursday's start, he struggled to hold the Athletics' offense in check and was charged with his fourth loss of the season. The southpaw now has a 4.42 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 55 innings over his first 12 starts of the season. Hill projects to make his next start at home against the Tigers on Tuesday.
JUNE 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Dany Jiménez - Earns save ThursdayJimenez allowed a hit and no walks while failing to strike out a batter in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Thursday's win over the Red Sox.
ImpactJimenez blew a save Friday and pitched in a non-save situation Saturday, but he was called upon to preserve Oakland's one-run lead during Thursday's matchup. The right-hander has posted a 16.50 ERA and 2.33 WHIP in six innings over his last seven outings, and he converted his first save since May 25 during Thursday's appearance. In spite of his recent struggles, Jimenez still appears to be the favorite for closing duties in the Athletics' bullpen.
JUNE 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Paul Blackburn - Picks up sixth winBlackburn (6-2) allowed a run on eight hits and two walks while striking out four in 5.1 innings to earn the win over the Red Sox on Thursday.
ImpactBlackburn has righted the ship over his last two starts, and he earned his first win since May 25 during Thursday's 4-3 victory. The right-hander has a lackluster 17.9 percent strikeout rate over his first 13 starts of the season, but he's posted a 2.31 ERA and 1.01 WHIP that would be the best marks of his career if the season ended today. Blackburn tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against the Mariners on Wednesday.
JUNE 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Story eyes end to skid: 'It's going to happen'BOSTON -- After emerging from an early-season slump that lasted for a month and going off with a surreal power surge, it seemed as if Trevo...
JUNE 16, 2022•MLB.COM
LEADING OFF: Braves (14 wins in row) vs Cubs (10 Ls in row)
Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves aim for their 15th straight win, which would tie for the longest streak in franchise history in the post-1900 eraJUNE 16, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boston's Chris Sale throws first simulated game
Chris Sale threw his first simulated game for the Red Sox after an extended period on the shelf.JUNE 16, 2022
