Mookie Betts hit a solo shot as the Red Sox used another ninth-inning home run to beat the Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Monday night.
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David Ortiz put the Red Sox ahead 1-0 with two outs in the first inning when he doubled to the opposite field on a 3-2 pitch, scoring Dustin Pedroia. “It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid, and to finally be here, it’s an unreal feeling”.
Three years ago, the Sox called up Bogaerts on August 19.
Guillermo Heredia followed with his first major league hit, an RBI single to right field that scored Martin. We don’t think he’s ready at this point. “He’s one of the toughest lefty relievers in the game right now”. That he had this amusing keeps you he’s entertained from nine for sure but I pitch was up any and then. A double by Betts in the sixth was the only extra-base hit prior to the seventh inning, and he was the only runner to touch second base in six frames. “He helped me a lot on the mound”. “I’m just going to go out there and contribute the best I can, stick with my game”. 2B Robinson Canó (.301 AVG) was the only one who could solve Rodriguez for much of the game as he connected for 2 of the Seattle’s 4 hits on the night in this one. The Red Sox are now one step closer to closing in on the Baltimore Orioles. Dealing for a significant upgrade would have cost them at least one top prospect, such as Benintendi, so it’s no coincidence that he was promoted the next day. But expect him to share time in left field with Brock Holt which means he may not get enough at bats to be fantasy worthy.
Once more news comes out, we’ll have here at NESN.com. He is likely a temporary fix for the team’s depleted staff. “Just don’t worry about hitting.500”, Bogaerts said.
Since then, he has demolished the opposition at each stop in the minor leagues.
In 63 games with the Portland Sea Dogs, Benintendi is hitting.295 with 8 home runs and 44 RBIs. He got acclimated to his surroundings, met some teammates for the first time and got a crash course in signs from third base coach Brian Butterfield. “They’ll do it. And if you get the walk-off, you get it”.
That will have to wait until Wednesday, when the Red Sox face a right-hander. If he clears waivers, he would go to Triple-A Pawtucket. “It was totally unexpected”. “Now, don’t look for him to hit in the middle of the lineup like he will eventually, but he’s a well-rounded player, he’s a good defensive player, he runs the bases well, he has a good arm”, GM Dombrowski said. When he recently began playing left field (he’s a natural center fielder), he had to know a call-up might be imminent. He’s primarily played center field, where he’s considered a solid defender. With a limited resume of minor league experience, the question has to be asked if Benintendi is ready for this stage. He’s batting.312 with 31 doubles, 12 triples, nine homers, 16 stolen bases, 39 walks, only 39 strikeouts and a.910 OPS in 97 games between Single-A Salem and Double-A Portland.
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“I never expected that”, he said. I could see that helping him already, just knowing the strike zone. Offensively he was clearly on a completely different level than the rest of the league. “But you have to keep watching because our guys don’t quit and they believe something good is going to happen and tonight it did”.
