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Locked On Red Sox POSTCAST- Red Sox swept by Astros & Paxton Goes Down with Calf Injury
Manage episode 433676137 series 2555106
The Red Sox lost their starting pitcher, James Paxton, in the 1st inning and the Sox lost the series finale to the Astros, 10-2, Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park. The Red Sox have been swept at home for the 2nd straight year in an August series against the Astros and for the 4th time this season.
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Short Outing for The Big Maple: James Paxton allowed a single to leadoff hitter Jose Altuve on the 1st pitch of the game. Paxton had 2 outs on just 2 pitches with Alex Bregman hitting into a ground ball double play on the 1st pitch that he saw from Paxton. Next hitter, Yordan Alvarez reached on an infield single, but on the play, Paxton went to cover 1st and came up hobbling. He left the game having thrown only 5 pitches and was barely able to put any weight on his right leg. Red Sox announced that Paxton suffered a right calf strain.
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On the Board: Astros got their 1st run of the game in the 3rd when Mauricio Dubon scored from 3rd on a wild pitch from Brennan Bernardino. Astros added on with 5 runs in the 5th Inning. Alex Bregman hit a 3-run Home Run to make it 4-0. Yordan Alvarez followed up with his 3rd Home Run of the series to make it 5-0. Alvarez now has 7 career Home Runs at Fenway.
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Avoiding the Shutout: The Sox got their 2 runs in the Bottom of the 6th inning against winning pitcher Hunter Brown. Wilyer Abreu walked with the bases loaded to bring in the 1st run of the day for the Red Sox. Masa Yoshida knocked in the 2nd run with an RBI Double. Sox have gone 59 straight games without being shutout. Red Sox were shutout 5 times over their 1st 57 games.
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Too Many K's- The Red Sox struck out 13 on Sunday and struck out 40 times against Houston pitching during the 3-Game Series.
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Dom On the Mound: Dominic Smith made his 3rd appearance as a position player on the mound Sunday. Smith gave up a leadoff double, but also got an inning-ending double play. He's worked 3 scoreless outings in '24.
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What's Next?: Red Sox welcome in the Texas Rangers for a 3-Game Series that starts Monday night at Fenway. The Sox are expected to send Brayan Bello to the mound in the series opener. The Rangers are TBA for their starting pitchers for Monday and Wednesday's finale.
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Notes on Bello: Red Sox have won Bello's previous 3 starts and are 6-1 in his last 7 outings. His last loss came at home against the Blue Jays on June 25th.
Bello has 4 straight no-decisions.
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Locked On Red Sox POSTCAST Notes:
The Red Sox have struck out 10 or times in a game 60 times this season.
The Red Sox are now 27-31 at Fenway Park.s
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Locked On Red Sox POSTCAST follows every Red Sox game all season long. Join us when we go live on the Locked On Sports Boston YouTube Channel and engage in some Sox conversation. Hit Me Up On the X: Steve Lenox (@LenoxOnBaseball) / X
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Manage episode 433676137 series 2555106
The Red Sox lost their starting pitcher, James Paxton, in the 1st inning and the Sox lost the series finale to the Astros, 10-2, Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park. The Red Sox have been swept at home for the 2nd straight year in an August series against the Astros and for the 4th time this season.
-----
Short Outing for The Big Maple: James Paxton allowed a single to leadoff hitter Jose Altuve on the 1st pitch of the game. Paxton had 2 outs on just 2 pitches with Alex Bregman hitting into a ground ball double play on the 1st pitch that he saw from Paxton. Next hitter, Yordan Alvarez reached on an infield single, but on the play, Paxton went to cover 1st and came up hobbling. He left the game having thrown only 5 pitches and was barely able to put any weight on his right leg. Red Sox announced that Paxton suffered a right calf strain.
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On the Board: Astros got their 1st run of the game in the 3rd when Mauricio Dubon scored from 3rd on a wild pitch from Brennan Bernardino. Astros added on with 5 runs in the 5th Inning. Alex Bregman hit a 3-run Home Run to make it 4-0. Yordan Alvarez followed up with his 3rd Home Run of the series to make it 5-0. Alvarez now has 7 career Home Runs at Fenway.
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Avoiding the Shutout: The Sox got their 2 runs in the Bottom of the 6th inning against winning pitcher Hunter Brown. Wilyer Abreu walked with the bases loaded to bring in the 1st run of the day for the Red Sox. Masa Yoshida knocked in the 2nd run with an RBI Double. Sox have gone 59 straight games without being shutout. Red Sox were shutout 5 times over their 1st 57 games.
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Too Many K's- The Red Sox struck out 13 on Sunday and struck out 40 times against Houston pitching during the 3-Game Series.
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Dom On the Mound: Dominic Smith made his 3rd appearance as a position player on the mound Sunday. Smith gave up a leadoff double, but also got an inning-ending double play. He's worked 3 scoreless outings in '24.
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What's Next?: Red Sox welcome in the Texas Rangers for a 3-Game Series that starts Monday night at Fenway. The Sox are expected to send Brayan Bello to the mound in the series opener. The Rangers are TBA for their starting pitchers for Monday and Wednesday's finale.
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Notes on Bello: Red Sox have won Bello's previous 3 starts and are 6-1 in his last 7 outings. His last loss came at home against the Blue Jays on June 25th.
Bello has 4 straight no-decisions.
-----
Locked On Red Sox POSTCAST Notes:
The Red Sox have struck out 10 or times in a game 60 times this season.
The Red Sox are now 27-31 at Fenway Park.s
-----
Locked On Red Sox POSTCAST follows every Red Sox game all season long. Join us when we go live on the Locked On Sports Boston YouTube Channel and engage in some Sox conversation. Hit Me Up On the X: Steve Lenox (@LenoxOnBaseball) / X
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No more thirsty summers when you indulge in hydration with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MLB at checkout.
SupplyHouse
SupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical job and get fast shipping from coast to coast.
PrizePicks
Go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100!
eBay Motors
From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.
Gametime
Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.
FanDuel
FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. As playoffs wind down, the sports stop sporting like we want them to. But this summer, FanDuel is hooking up ALL CUSTOMERS with a boost or a bonus, DAILY! That’s right, there’s something for everyone, every day, all summer long! Visit FANDUEL.COM/LOCKEDON and add a big win to your summer bucket list!
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