Let's focus on the positive. The Red Sox two MVP candidates came through again, but the Sox lost 8-5 in Toronto. Mookie Betts hit for the cycle (single, double, triple, HR) and J.D. Martinez hit his league leading 35th home run.
Not only has the summer weather been smokin' hot, but so have the Red Sox. They won their eighth straight last night, doubling up the Texas Rangers 8-4 at Fenway Park.
The summer of the Red Sox and Yankees' American League East battle continues and so far the Red Sox are winning. They shutout Texas 5-0 for their 7th straight win and increased their lead.
Rick Porcello is having a great year. He's 10-3 and contending for the Cy Young award again. Last night, he used his arm and BAT to lead the Red Sox over the Nationals 4-3 in D.C.
David Price can be as aloof, cranky and standoffish as he wants, but there's no getting around the fact that the Red Sox lefty cannot beat the Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
The very powerful Mike Trout and the Angels arrived at Fenway Park and the buzz was "Wow, the best player in the majors is here!" Well, Mookie Betts showed why he is a challenger to Trout for that title.
Xander Bogaerts went through some struggles last year at the plate, hitting only 10 home runs, significantly fewer than expected. His big bat is back this year, though.
Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers blasted his way into the Red Sox record books last night. His 10th home run of the year was the 20th of his career and helped the Red Sox to a 6-4 win over the Orioles at Camden Yards.
The Red Sox have the best record in baseball, 42-19, and now they're combining clutch pitching and power hitting. They beat Detroit 6-0 last night and J.D. Martinez hit ANOTHER home run!
Andrew Benintend has been the hottest hitter in baseball in the last three weeks. His 9th home run of the year helped the Red Sox beat the Astros 9-3 in Houston, last night.
