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Nathan Eovaldi was never supposed to be the Red Sox postseason ace. With all the starting pitchers the Red Sox already had when he was acquired via trade from the Tampa Bay Rays at the 2018 deadline, Eovaldi was the afterthought, a fill-in, the cherry on top of an already-robust sundae. They had David Price, […] Red Sox: The irony of Nathan Eovaldi’s meteoric postseason rise - … [Read more...] about Red Sox: The irony of Nathan Eovaldi’s meteoric postseason rise

Were the Astros trying to get in the Red Sox’ heads with a lengthy pitching change in Game 2 of the ALCS? The Houston Astros tried to fluster their opponents early in Game 2 of the ALCS, but it didn’t faze the Red Sox. After Astros starter Luis Garcia gave up a grand slam to […] Astros’ pitching scheme fails to fluster Red Sox in Game 2 of ALCS - BoSox Injection - BoSox … [Read more...] about Astros’ pitching scheme fails to fluster Red Sox in Game 2 of ALCS

Red Sox strike early with a pair of grand slams in Game 2 We witnessed a rare event when the Boston Red Sox failed to hang on to a multi-run postseason lead in Game 1 of the ALCS. They responded with a greater rarity to ensure there would be no comeback in Game 2, burying […] Red Sox bury Astros with 2 grand slams in ALCS Game 2 - BoSox Injection - BoSox Injection - Boston Red … [Read more...] about Red Sox bury Astros with 2 grand slams in ALCS Game 2

By the third inning of the first game of the ALCS, Kiké Hernández had already come up clutch for the Red Sox offensively and defensively. In the first inning, the leadoff man roped a leadoff single, though it was erased in a double play moments later. Then, in the bottom of the second inning, Hernández bailed […] Red Sox news: Kiké Hernández makes MLB postseason history in Game … [Read more...] about Red Sox news: Kiké Hernández makes MLB postseason history in Game 1 of ALCS

The Red Sox couldn’t hold a multi-run lead in Game 1 of the ALCS A two-run lead wasn’t enough to put the Houston Astros away in Game 1 of the ALCS. While that fairly slim margin might not seem like much, it’s been a long time since the Boston Red Sox failed to hold on […] Red Sox ALCS Game 1 loss snapped an impressive postseason streak - BoSox Injection - BoSox Injection - … [Read more...] about Red Sox ALCS Game 1 loss snapped an impressive postseason streak

Alex Cora shuffles the bullpen as Red Sox return to the ALCS Tonight’s the night, Red Sox Nation, we’re back in the ALCS and it’s hard to believe this day is actually happening. I won’t do the same old schtick about nobody believing in this club and how they were supposed to be terrible again […] Red Sox News: Alex Cora shuffles his bullpen ahead of ALCS clash - BoSox Injection … [Read more...] about Red Sox News: Alex Cora shuffles his bullpen ahead of ALCS clash

Red Sox closer Matt Barnes left off ALCS roster The Boston Red Sox have announced their roster for the American League Championship Series, and their closer, Matt Barnes, did not make the cut. Instead, the bullpen for the pennant series includes Ryan Brasier, Darwinzon Hernandez, Tanner Houck, Adam Ottavino, Martín Pérez, Hansel Robles, Hirokazu Sawamura, […] Red Sox exclude … [Read more...] about Red Sox exclude formerly essential player from ALCS roster

Red Sox trade batting champion Pete Runnels to Houston The Red Sox memories time machine travels back to 1962 and a team that was an artistic failure. If this were a Broadway show, they would close the curtains at intermission. The loyal fans were well aware of the scam, and 733,000 attendance showed that. The […] Boston Red Sox once traded a batting champion to Houston - BoSox … [Read more...] about Boston Red Sox once traded a batting champion to Houston

Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers has adjusted to the fastball Rafael Devers couldn’t handle the heat during his last trip to Houston but he’ll be more prepared for it when the Boston Red Sox visit the Astros to begin the American League Championship Series. Naturally, we’re not talking about the weather here. This is […] Red Sox ALCS: Fastball-heavy approach won’t work … [Read more...] about Red Sox ALCS: Fastball-heavy approach won’t work against Rafael Devers this time