boston red sox (19-5) vs. tampa bay rays...

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THE BIG PICTURE: The Red Sox rank 1st in the majors in win % (.792), run differential (+65), and fielding % (.993)... The team also ranks 2nd in runs (136) and 3rd in ERA (2.90). HIGHEST WINNING PERCENTAGE IN MLB (2018) RK. CLUB WIN % (RECORD) 1. Red Sox .792 (19-5) 2. Diamondbacks .708 (17-7) 3. Astros .654 (17-9) FOR THE RECORD: The Red Sox’ 19-5 record is their 2nd- best through the first 24 games of a season (21-3 in 1946). Prior to BOS, no team had started 19-5 or better through 24 games since the 2003 Yankees (20-4). The Sox are 17-4 (.810) in April, with 4 games remaining in the month...BOS has never won more than 18 games in April, doing so in 1998, 2003, and 2013...The Sox’ highest win % in any April is .846 (11-2 in 1918). HOME AND AWAY: The Sox begin a 6-game homestand tonight, with 3 games scheduled vs. TB and 3 vs. KC...The Sox are 8-1 at home, their best start at Fenway since 1998 (10-1). BOS leads the majors in several offensive categories at home, including runs per game (7.56), AVG (.299), OBP (.374), and SLG (.497). The Sox returned to Boston early this morning after a 10-day, 9-game road trip to LAA, OAK, and TOR...They have an 11-day, 10-game trip scheduled for 5/3-13 at TEX (4), NYY (3), and TOR (3). X FACTOR: Xander Bogaerts was reinstated from the 10- day DL prior to tonight’s game...He was placed on the DL on 4/9 with a left ankle injury and missed 15 games. Bogaerts started each of the Sox’ first 9 games of the season, batting .368 (14-for-38) with 9 XBH (7 2B, 2 HR)...Through 4/8, he led the majors outright in doubles and ranked 2nd in XBH. PITCHING IN: The Red Sox’ 2.90 ERA is the club’s 6th- lowest mark through 24 games in the Live Ball Era, its lowest since 2001 (2.39). The Sox have allowed 4 runs or fewer in 21 of their 24 games...Their 13-game streak with 4 or fewer runs allowed is the longest active streak in the majors and the club’s longest since 4/8-25/88 (14 games). In the last 46 seasons (1973-2018), the only other AL team to allow 4 runs or fewer in 21+ of a season’s first 24 games was the 1981 A’s. WHAT A RELIEF: Red Sox relief pitchers have allowed only 2 runs in their last 28.1 IP, and 3 runs in their last 34.1 IP... Their 0.64 ERA since 4/15 is by far the lowest in MLB. BOS relievers gave up 6 ER on Opening Day, but since then they have a 2.69 ERA and a .196 opponent AVG (80.1 IP, 56 H, 24 ER)...Opponents are 13 for their last 100 (.130) against Sox relievers. CLOSING TIME: Craig Kimbrel is 2 saves shy of 300 for his career, having converted 298 of 327 opportunities (91.1%)... Of the 28 pitchers with 300+ saves, Mariano Rivera and Joe Nathan own the highest save percentage (both 89.1). START ME UP: Red Sox starters rank 2nd in MLB with a 2.67 ERA (41 ER/138.0 IP), trailing only HOU (2.31)...It is the Sox’ lowest starter ERA through 24 games since 2001 (2.46). Red Sox starters own the majors’ lowest opponent OPS (.602) and lead the AL in SO/BB ratio (4.03). DAMAGE CONTROL: Red Sox pitchers own the majors’ lowest HR/9.0 IP ratio (0.65; 16 HR), having allowed multiple HR in a game only twice (2 on 4/11 vs. NYY, 2 on 4/26 at TOR). BOS relievers have allowed 1 HR in their last 42.1 IP... They lead the AL with a 0.44 HR/9.0 IP ratio (4 HR). Sox starters lead the AL with 0.78 HR/9.0 IP (12 HR). YOU AGAIN?: Tonight, the Red Sox and Rays are beginning their 3rd head-to-head series of 2018...Neither team has faced another opponent in more than 1 series this season. The Sox lost to the Rays on Opening Day, 6-4, but BOS has won each of the last 6 meetings...The Sox have won 7+ consecutive games vs. TB only twice: 11 straight in 2001, and 10 straight from 2001-02. Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts have combined to reach base in 30 of 62 plate appearances against the Rays this season (21-for-53, 7 BB, 2 HBP, 12 XBH). CLOSE CALLS: 16 of the last 35 games between the Sox and Rays have been decided by 1 run, including 5 of the last 6...Another 7 of those 35 were decided by 2 runs. The Red Sox are 6-1 in 1-run games this season; they were 22-19 in 2017...BOS is 7-0 this season when the game is tied after 5 innings. ON-FIELD PHOTO DAY: Prior to Sunday’s 1:05 p.m. game against the Rays, Red Sox fans will be allowed onto the field to take photos with Red Sox players and coaches along the warning track from 11:45-12:15...Gates A and D will open at 11:20 a.m. to accommodate the event. ON THE OFFENSIVE: The Red Sox lead the majors in AVG (.270), doubles (63), and XBH (95)...They also rank 2nd in runs (136), SLG (.454), and OPS (.793). The Sox also own MLB’s lowest strikeout rate (18.8%) and rank T-9th in HR (29). RED SOX THROUGH 24 GAMES STAT 2016 2017 2018 Record 14-10 13-11 19-5 Run Differential +21 0 +65 Runs Scored 126 93 136 HR 19 15 29 ERA 4.15 3.49 2.90 Errors 11 19 6 HEAVY HITTERS: Hanley Ramirez and J.D. Martinez have combined to post a .317/.371/.527/.898 batting line with 8 HR and 34 RBI this season (53-for-167). Martinez has 18 RBI, tied with Rafael Devers for the team lead...In his last 11 games, Martinez has hit .390 (16-for-41) with 3 HR and 3 2B. BROCK STAR: Brock Holt was placed on the 10-day DL today with a left hamstring strain...He began the season 1-for-18 (.056), but he now leads the Red Sox with a .340 AVG (min. 50 AB)...He is 16 for his last 32 (.500) with 7 XBH, including 7 for his last 8 (.875) with 3 doubles. Holt has an active 9-game hitting streak...He has doubled in each of his last 4 games. LEADING OFF: Mookie Betts has hit a leadoff HR in 3 of the Red Sox’ last 9 games...He is the only Red Sox ever with 3+ leadoff HR before May 1...He and Dwight Evans (3 in Sep- tember 1985) are the only BOS players ever to hit 3+ leadoff HR in any calendar month (Betts also hit 3 in July 2016). Betts has 65 HR as a leadoff hitter, 2nd-most in club history behind Dom DiMaggio (69). HERE’S THE SITUATION: The Red Sox lead the majors in AVG, OBP, and SLG with 2 strikes (.213/.291/.330)...Their .316 AVG with RISP leads the AL, and they lead the majors in OBP and SLG with RISP (.408/.563). The Sox’ .440 AVG with the bases loaded ranks 1st in the AL and 2nd in the majors (PHI-.500). ROSTER NEWS: RHP Joe Kelly has served 1 game of a 6-game suspension for his actions during the Sox’ game vs. NYY on 4/11...RHP Steven Wright, who began the season on the 10-day DL recovering from left knee surgery, will make a 2nd rehab start tonight for Triple-A Pawtucket (at Buffalo, 6:05 p.m.). BOSTON RED SOX (19-5) vs. TAMPA BAY RAYS (10-13) Friday, April 27, 2018 7:10 p.m. ET Fenway Park Boston, MA LHP Drew Pomeranz (0-0, 7.36) vs. LHP Blake Snell (3-1, 2.54) Game #25 • Home Game #10 TV: NESN Radio: WEEI 93.7 FM, WCEC 1490 AM/103.7 FM (Spanish) REGULAR SEASON BREAKDOWN AL East Standing ...........................1st, +4.0 Home/Road ................................... 8-1/11-4 Day/Night ...................................... 6-2/13-3 March/April ................................... 2-1/17-4 vs. AL East ............................................ 13-3 vs. AL Central ......................................... 0-0 vs. AL West ............................................. 4-2 vs. National League................................ 2-0 vs. RH/LH starter ........................... 17-3/2-2 Leading after 6 innings ........................ 14-1 Tied after 6 innings ................................ 3-0 Trailing after 6 innings ........................... 2-4 Leading after 7 innings ........................ 16-1 Tied after 7 innings ................................ 2-1 Trailing after 7 innings ........................... 1-3 Leading after 8 innings ........................ 17-0 Tied after 8 innings ................................ 1-0 Trailing after 8 innings ........................... 1-5 Red Sox score first................................ 11-1 Opponents score first ............................. 8-4 Shutouts................................................. 2-1 Scoring less than 3 runs ......................... 2-2 Scoring 3 or 4 runs ................................. 5-2 Scoring 5 or more runs ......................... 12-1 Red Sox hit HR/hit 0 HR ................ 12-2/7-3 1-run/2-run games .......................... 7-1/2-1 Walk-offs................................................ 1-1 Extra innings (home/road)............... 1-0/1-1 Series openers/finales ..................... 6-2/7-1 Series W-L-T (home) ........................... 3-0-0 Series W-L-T (road) ............................. 4-1-0 Series W-L-T (total)............................. 7-1-0 Series sweeps (home/road) ............. 2-0/2-0 Come-from-behind wins ......................... 10 VS. THE RAYS All-Time ................................. 209-152 In Boston......................................114-66 In Tampa Bay..................................95-86 2018................................................ 6-1 In Boston............................................3-0 In Tampa Bay......................................3-1 DATE H/R SCORE WP LP 3/29 R L4-6 Pruitt SMITH 3/30 R W1-0 PRICE Roe 3/31 R W3-2 PORCELLO Kittredge 4/1 R W2-1 VELÁZQUEZ Alvarado 4/5 H W3-2 (12) POYNER Kittredge 4/7 H W10-3 PORCELLO Faria 4/8 H W8-7 SMITH Colomé UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS DATE OPP. BOS TIME RED SOX STARTER OPPOSING STARTER TV Sat., 4/28 vs. TB 4:05 p.m. LHP David Price (2-2, 2.93) RHP Yonny Chirinos (0-1, 2.92) NESN Sun., 4/29 vs. TB 1:05 p.m. RHP Rick Porcello (4-0, 1.93) TBD NESN Red Sox on the Radio: All regular season games are broadcast in English on WEEI 93.7 FM and network affiliates, and in Spanish on WCEC 1490 AM/103.7 FM. WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS (8): 1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004, 2007, 2013 AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS (13): 1903, 1904, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 1946, 1967, 1975, 1986, 2004, 2007, 2013 AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION CHAMPIONS (9): 1975, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1995, 2007, 2013, 2016, 2017 AMERICAN LEAGUE WILD CARD (7): 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009 @BOSTONREDSOXPR HTTP://PRESSROOM.REDSOX.COM @SOXNOTES * Special thanks to the Elias Sports Bureau, Baseball-Reference.com, and STATS Inc. * UPCOMING MILESTONES Craig Kimbrel ......... 300 Career Saves (298) J.D. Martinez .............. 500 Career RBI (494) Blake Swihart .............. 100 Career Hits (99) RED SOX TEAM LEADERS Batting Hits ..............................................Betts (28) Doubles ..........................................Betts (8) Triples....................................Benintendi (2) HR ..................................................Betts (8) RBI ............................. Devers/Martinez (18) Runs .............................................Betts (25) SB..........................................Benintendi (5) BB .......................................Benintendi (16) AVG (min. 50 AB) ....................... Holt (.340) OBP (min. 50 AB) ......................Betts (.420) SLG (min. 50 AB) .......................Betts (.706) OPS (min. 50 AB).....................Betts (1.126) Pitching ERA (reliever, min. 10.0 IP) ..... Kimbrel (0.87) ERA (starter, min. 20.0 IP) ...... Porcello (1.93) Wins.......................................... Porcello (4) Saves..........................................Kimbrel (7) Appearances ................... Kelly/Kimbrel (11) Starts............................................... Sale (6) Innings (reliever)................... Hembree (12.1) Innings (starter) ......................... Sale (35.0) Strikeouts (reliever) ............... Hembree (14) Strikeouts (starter) ........................ Sale (45) Active scoreless streak .............. Kelly (11.1)

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Page 1: BOSTON RED SOX (19-5) vs. TAMPA BAY RAYS (10-13)boston.redsox.mlb.com/.../274108344/Red_Sox_Game_Notes_4.27.1… · Sox’ lowest starter ERA through 24 games since 2001 (2.46). Red

THE BIG PICTURE: The Red Sox rank 1st in the majors in win % (.792), run differential (+65), and fielding % (.993)...The team also ranks 2nd in runs (136) and 3rd in ERA (2.90).

HIGHEST WINNING PERCENTAGE IN MLB (2018)RK. CLUB WIN % (RECORD)1. Red Sox .792 (19-5)2. Diamondbacks .708 (17-7)3. Astros .654 (17-9)

FOR THE RECORD: The Red Sox’ 19-5 record is their 2nd-best through the first 24 games of a season (21-3 in 1946).

Prior to BOS, no team had started 19-5 or better through 24 games since the 2003 Yankees (20-4).

The Sox are 17-4 (.810) in April, with 4 games remaining in the month...BOS has never won more than 18 games in April, doing so in 1998, 2003, and 2013...The Sox’ highest win % in any April is .846 (11-2 in 1918).

HOME AND AWAY: The Sox begin a 6-game homestand tonight, with 3 games scheduled vs. TB and 3 vs. KC...The Sox are 8-1 at home, their best start at Fenway since 1998 (10-1).

BOS leads the majors in several offensive categories at home, including runs per game (7.56), AVG (.299), OBP (.374), and SLG (.497).

The Sox returned to Boston early this morning after a 10-day, 9-game road trip to LAA, OAK, and TOR...They have an 11-day, 10-game trip scheduled for 5/3-13 at TEX (4), NYY (3), and TOR (3).

X FACTOR: Xander Bogaerts was reinstated from the 10-day DL prior to tonight’s game...He was placed on the DL on 4/9 with a left ankle injury and missed 15 games.

Bogaerts started each of the Sox’ first 9 games of the season, batting .368 (14-for-38) with 9 XBH (7 2B, 2 HR)...Through 4/8, he led the majors outright in doubles and ranked 2nd in XBH.

PITCHING IN: The Red Sox’ 2.90 ERA is the club’s 6th-lowest mark through 24 games in the Live Ball Era, its lowest since 2001 (2.39).

The Sox have allowed 4 runs or fewer in 21 of their 24 games...Their 13-game streak with 4 or fewer runs allowed is the longest active streak in the majors and the club’s longest since 4/8-25/88 (14 games).

In the last 46 seasons (1973-2018), the only other AL team to allow 4 runs or fewer in 21+ of a season’s first 24 games was the 1981 A’s.

WHAT A RELIEF: Red Sox relief pitchers have allowed only 2 runs in their last 28.1 IP, and 3 runs in their last 34.1 IP...Their 0.64 ERA since 4/15 is by far the lowest in MLB.

BOS relievers gave up 6 ER on Opening Day, but since then they have a 2.69 ERA and a .196 opponent AVG (80.1 IP, 56 H, 24 ER)...Opponents are 13 for their last 100 (.130) against Sox relievers.

CLOSING TIME: Craig Kimbrel is 2 saves shy of 300 for his career, having converted 298 of 327 opportunities (91.1%)...Of the 28 pitchers with 300+ saves, Mariano Rivera and Joe Nathan own the highest save percentage (both 89.1).

START ME UP: Red Sox starters rank 2nd in MLB with a 2.67 ERA (41 ER/138.0 IP), trailing only HOU (2.31)...It is the Sox’ lowest starter ERA through 24 games since 2001 (2.46).

Red Sox starters own the majors’ lowest opponent OPS (.602) and lead the AL in SO/BB ratio (4.03).

DAMAGE CONTROL: Red Sox pitchers own the majors’ lowest HR/9.0 IP ratio (0.65; 16 HR), having allowed multiple HR in a game only twice (2 on 4/11 vs. NYY, 2 on 4/26 at TOR).

BOS relievers have allowed 1 HR in their last 42.1 IP...They lead the AL with a 0.44 HR/9.0 IP ratio (4 HR).

Sox starters lead the AL with 0.78 HR/9.0 IP (12 HR).

YOU AGAIN?: Tonight, the Red Sox and Rays are beginning their 3rd head-to-head series of 2018...Neither team has faced another opponent in more than 1 series this season.

The Sox lost to the Rays on Opening Day, 6-4, but BOS has won each of the last 6 meetings...The Sox have won 7+ consecutive games vs. TB only twice: 11 straight in 2001, and 10 straight from 2001-02.

Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts have combined to reach base in 30 of 62 plate appearances against the Rays this season (21-for-53, 7 BB, 2 HBP, 12 XBH).

CLOSE CALLS: 16 of the last 35 games between the Sox and Rays have been decided by 1 run, including 5 of the last 6...Another 7 of those 35 were decided by 2 runs.

The Red Sox are 6-1 in 1-run games this season; they were 22-19 in 2017...BOS is 7-0 this season when the game is tied after 5 innings.

ON-FIELD PHOTO DAY: Prior to Sunday’s 1:05 p.m. game against the Rays, Red Sox fans will be allowed onto the field to take photos with Red Sox players and coaches along the warning track from 11:45-12:15...Gates A and D will open at 11:20 a.m. to accommodate the event.

ON THE OFFENSIVE: The Red Sox lead the majors in AVG (.270), doubles (63), and XBH (95)...They also rank 2nd in runs (136), SLG (.454), and OPS (.793).

The Sox also own MLB’s lowest strikeout rate (18.8%) and rank T-9th in HR (29).

RED SOX THROUGH 24 GAMESSTAT 2016 2017 2018Record 14-10 13-11 19-5Run Differential +21 0 +65Runs Scored 126 93 136HR 19 15 29ERA 4.15 3.49 2.90Errors 11 19 6

HEAVY HITTERS: Hanley Ramirez and J.D. Martinez have combined to post a .317/.371/.527/.898 batting line with 8 HR and 34 RBI this season (53-for-167).

Martinez has 18 RBI, tied with Rafael Devers for the team lead...In his last 11 games, Martinez has hit .390 (16-for-41) with 3 HR and 3 2B.

BROCK STAR: Brock Holt was placed on the 10-day DL today with a left hamstring strain...He began the season 1-for-18 (.056), but he now leads the Red Sox with a .340 AVG (min. 50 AB)...He is 16 for his last 32 (.500) with 7 XBH, including 7 for his last 8 (.875) with 3 doubles.

Holt has an active 9-game hitting streak...He has doubled in each of his last 4 games.

LEADING OFF: Mookie Betts has hit a leadoff HR in 3 of the Red Sox’ last 9 games...He is the only Red Sox ever with 3+ leadoff HR before May 1...He and Dwight Evans (3 in Sep-tember 1985) are the only BOS players ever to hit 3+ leadoff HR in any calendar month (Betts also hit 3 in July 2016).

Betts has 65 HR as a leadoff hitter, 2nd-most in club history behind Dom DiMaggio (69).

HERE’S THE SITUATION: The Red Sox lead the majors in AVG, OBP, and SLG with 2 strikes (.213/.291/.330)...Their .316 AVG with RISP leads the AL, and they lead the majors in OBP and SLG with RISP (.408/.563).

The Sox’ .440 AVG with the bases loaded ranks 1st in the AL and 2nd in the majors (PHI-.500).

ROSTER NEWS: RHP Joe Kelly has served 1 game of a 6-game suspension for his actions during the Sox’ game vs. NYY on 4/11...RHP Steven Wright, who began the season on the 10-day DL recovering from left knee surgery, will make a 2nd rehab start tonight for Triple-A Pawtucket (at Buffalo, 6:05 p.m.).

BOSTON RED SOX (19-5) vs. TAMPA BAY RAYS (10-13)Friday, April 27, 2018 • 7:10 p.m. ET • Fenway Park • Boston, MA

LHP Drew Pomeranz (0-0, 7.36) vs. LHP Blake Snell (3-1, 2.54)Game #25 • Home Game #10 • TV: NESN • Radio: WEEI 93.7 FM, WCEC 1490 AM/103.7 FM (Spanish)

REGULAR SEASON BREAKDOWNAL East Standing ...........................1st, +4.0Home/Road ................................... 8-1/11-4Day/Night ...................................... 6-2/13-3March/April ................................... 2-1/17-4vs. AL East ............................................13-3vs. AL Central .........................................0-0vs. AL West .............................................4-2vs. National League................................2-0vs. RH/LH starter ........................... 17-3/2-2Leading after 6 innings ........................14-1Tied after 6 innings ................................3-0Trailing after 6 innings ...........................2-4Leading after 7 innings ........................16-1Tied after 7 innings ................................2-1Trailing after 7 innings ...........................1-3Leading after 8 innings ........................17-0Tied after 8 innings ................................1-0Trailing after 8 innings ...........................1-5Red Sox score first ................................11-1Opponents score first .............................8-4Shutouts .................................................2-1Scoring less than 3 runs .........................2-2Scoring 3 or 4 runs .................................5-2Scoring 5 or more runs .........................12-1Red Sox hit HR/hit 0 HR ................ 12-2/7-31-run/2-run games .......................... 7-1/2-1Walk-offs ................................................1-1Extra innings (home/road) ............... 1-0/1-1Series openers/finales ..................... 6-2/7-1Series W-L-T (home) ........................... 3-0-0Series W-L-T (road) ............................. 4-1-0Series W-L-T (total) ............................. 7-1-0Series sweeps (home/road) ............. 2-0/2-0Come-from-behind wins .........................10

VS. THE RAYSAll-Time ................................. 209-152 In Boston ......................................114-66 In Tampa Bay ..................................95-86

2018................................................ 6-1 In Boston ............................................3-0 In Tampa Bay ......................................3-1

DATE H/R SCORE WP LP3/29 R L4-6 Pruitt SMITH3/30 R W1-0 PRICE Roe3/31 R W3-2 PORCELLO Kittredge4/1 R W2-1 VELÁZQUEZ Alvarado4/5 H W3-2 (12) POYNER Kittredge4/7 H W10-3 PORCELLO Faria4/8 H W8-7 SMITH Colomé

UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPSDATE OPP. BOS TIME RED SOX STARTER OPPOSING STARTER TV Sat., 4/28 vs. TB 4:05 p.m. LHP David Price (2-2, 2.93) RHP Yonny Chirinos (0-1, 2.92) NESNSun., 4/29 vs. TB 1:05 p.m. RHP Rick Porcello (4-0, 1.93) TBD NESN

Red Sox on the Radio: All regular season games are broadcast in English on WEEI 93.7 FM and network affiliates, and in Spanish on WCEC 1490 AM/103.7 FM.

WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS (8): 1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004, 2007, 2013AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS (13): 1903, 1904, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 1946, 1967, 1975, 1986, 2004, 2007, 2013

AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION CHAMPIONS (9): 1975, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1995, 2007, 2013, 2016, 2017AMERICAN LEAGUE WILD CARD (7): 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009

@BOSTONREDSOXPR • HTTP://PRESSROOM.REDSOX.COM • @SOXNOTES

* Special thanks to the Elias Sports Bureau, Baseball-Reference.com, and STATS Inc. *

UPCOMING MILESTONESCraig Kimbrel ......... 300 Career Saves (298)J.D. Martinez ..............500 Career RBI (494)Blake Swihart .............. 100 Career Hits (99)

RED SOX TEAM LEADERSBattingHits ..............................................Betts (28)Doubles ..........................................Betts (8)Triples....................................Benintendi (2)HR ..................................................Betts (8)RBI .............................Devers/Martinez (18)Runs .............................................Betts (25)SB..........................................Benintendi (5)BB .......................................Benintendi (16)AVG (min. 50 AB) ....................... Holt (.340)OBP (min. 50 AB) ......................Betts (.420)SLG (min. 50 AB) .......................Betts (.706)OPS (min. 50 AB) .....................Betts (1.126)

PitchingERA (reliever, min. 10.0 IP) .....Kimbrel (0.87)ERA (starter, min. 20.0 IP) ......Porcello (1.93)Wins .......................................... Porcello (4)Saves ..........................................Kimbrel (7)Appearances ...................Kelly/Kimbrel (11)Starts............................................... Sale (6)Innings (reliever) ...................Hembree (12.1) Innings (starter) ......................... Sale (35.0)Strikeouts (reliever) ............... Hembree (14)Strikeouts (starter) ........................ Sale (45)Active scoreless streak .............. Kelly (11.1)

Page 2: BOSTON RED SOX (19-5) vs. TAMPA BAY RAYS (10-13)boston.redsox.mlb.com/.../274108344/Red_Sox_Game_Notes_4.27.1… · Sox’ lowest starter ERA through 24 games since 2001 (2.46). Red

TONIGHT’S STARTING PITCHER

TOMORROW’S STARTING PITCHER

W-L ERA G GS IP H R ER HR BB SO AVG2017 17-6 3.32 32 32 173.2 166 69 64 19 69 174 .252CAREER 42-42 3.69 171 112 639.2 571 286 262 74 263 628 .238

TONIGHT’S START: Made his season debut on 4/20 at OAK...Allowed 3 runs over 3.2 innings (5 H, 2 BB, 7 SO). Made 2 starts during his rehab assignment: 4/8 with Triple-A Pawtucket, 4/13 with Double-A

Portland...Combined to go 1-0 with a 3.72 ERA (4 ER/9.2 IP). Completed his 1st full season with the Red Sox in 2017...Went 17-6 with a 3.32 ERA (64

ER/173.2 IP), a .252 opponent AVG (166-for-659), a 1.35 WHIP, 174 SO, and 69 BB in 32 starts. The Red Sox were 22-10 in his starts last year, including 14-4 in his final 18. Allowed 2 runs or fewer in a ML-leading 23 starts during the 2017 season, joining Babe

Ruth (28 in 1916) and Roger Clemens (23 in 1990) as the only Red Sox since at least 1908 with 23+ such outings in a single season.

Ranked among AL leaders last season in wins (T-4th, 17), win % (4th, .739), ERA (7th, 3.32), starts (T-9th, 32), SO (12th, 174), and opponent AVG (12th, .252).

Was also among league leaders in opponent SLG (9th, .388), opponent OPS (12th, .712), SO/9.0 IP ratio (9th, 9.02), and SO/BB ratio (17th, 2.52).

Pomeranz’s .645 winning percentage (20-11) since making his Red Sox debut on 7/20/16 is tied for the 8th-highest mark in the AL during that time (min. 25 decisions).

Holds a 3.68 ERA (99 ER/242.1 IP) in 46 appearances (45 starts) with the Red Sox since being acquired from SD via trade on 7/14/16.VS. THE RAYS:

Allowed 2 ER over 6.0 IP in each of his last 2 starts vs. the club (7/7 at TB, 9/8 at Fenway). Has made 8 career starts vs. TB...Is 4-2 with a 3.64 ERA (17 ER/42.0 IP) in those outings. Was 9-4 with a 3.73 ERA (37 ER/89.1 IP) in 17 starts vs. AL East opponents in 2017.

AT HOME: Went 10-3 with a 3.44 ERA (34 ER/89.0 IP) in 17 home starts last season...Was the 1st Red

Sox LHP with 10+ home wins during a campaign since Jon Lester in 2008 (11). Pomeranz’s .769 winning percentage at home last season was tied for the 4th-highest in the

AL and tied for the 8th-highest in the majors during 2017. Allowed 2 ER or fewer in 13 of his home starts during 2017...Mark the most such home

starts by a Red Sox since Pedro Martinez in 1999 (14).2018 SPRING TRAINING:

Made 1 Grapefruit League start on 3/2 at STL...Did not allow a baserunner in the 1st inning prior to exiting the game with left forearm tightness.2017 HIGHLIGHTS:

Went 17-6 with a 3.32 ERA (64 ER/173.2 IP), a .252 opponent AVG (166-for-659), a 1.35 WHIP, 174 SO, and 69 BB in 32 starts during his 1st full season with BOS. Pitched 5.0+ innings and allowed 2 ER or fewer in 20 of his starts, throwing 6.0+ innings in 15 of those. Made 10 starts against teams that qualified for the postseason, going 6-1 with a 2.62 ERA (16 ER/55.0 IP)...BOS went 9-1 in those. Posted a 5.29 ERA through his first 7 starts, but went 14-2 with a 2.84 ERA (44 ER/139.2 IP) in 25 starts from 5/20 through the end of the season...Among AL pitchers,

only Corey Kluber (1.62) and Luis Severino (2.77) had lower ERAs in that time. Lost only 1 of his 19 starts from 5/20-8/28 (11-1). Posted the longest winning streak by a Red Sox pitcher in 2017 (8-0 in 12 starts from 6/27-8/28)...Was 1 of only 6 ML pitchers with a winning streak of 8+ games. Held opponents to a .211 AVG with RISP (30-for-142), the 5th-lowest mark in the AL and 9th-lowest in MLB.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: In 59 ML relief appearances, has a 2.10 ERA (15 ER/64.1 IP) and a .189/.261/.282/.543 opponent batting line...Has a 3.84 career ERA (244 ER/571.2 IP) as a starter,

including a 3.38 mark (165 ER/440.0 IP) in 81 starts from 2014-17. Named an NL All-Star in 2016, representing the host Padres on 7/12 in San Diego...Traded to the Red Sox 2 days later. Selected to the 2011 All-Star Futures Game while with Single-A Kinston...Was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2010 June Draft (CLE).

31-DREW POMERANZ, LHP 0-0, 7.36 ERA, 1 start

SINGLE-GAME HIGHS

IPHRERBBSOHRCG

SHOWIN STREAKLOSS STREAK

10+ SO G

20177.0, 5/31 at CWS8, 6/11 vs. DET

6, 2x, last 6/11 vs. DET6, 5/9 at MIL

5, 3x, last 8/28 at TOR11, 5/25 vs. TEX

2, 4x, last 9/2 at NYY--

8, 6/27-8/282, 5/9-5/14

2, last 5/25 vs. TEX (11)

CAREER7.2, 8/15/16 at CLE

9, 3x, last 6/8/16 vs. ATL8, 6/16/14 vs. TEX

7, 2x, last 6/16/14 vs. TEX6, 8/4/16 at SEA

11, 2x, last 5/25/17 vs. TEX3, 6/19/16 vs. WAS

--

8, 6/27/17-8/28/176, 7/17-9/15/12

5, last 5/25/17 vs. TEX (11)

SPLITS

HOMEROAD

OPP. AVGVS. LHBVS. RHB

WHIP

201710-3, 3.44 ERA, 17 GS7-2, 3.19 ERA, 15 GS.252 (166-659), 19 HR

.293 (43-147), 3 HR.240 (123-512), 16 HR

1.35

CAREER23-17, 3.75 ERA, 86 G, 55 GS19-25, 3.62 ERA, 85 G, 57 GS

.238 (571-2396), 74 HR.224 (131-586), 10 HR.243 (440-1810), 64 HR

1.30

RAYS CAREER VS. POMERANZ PLAYER AVG. AB H HR RBICron .222 9 2 0 0Field - 0 0 0 0Gomez .000 3 0 0 0Hechavarria .000 9 0 0 0Miller .526 19 10 1 6Ramos .500 2 1 0 1Refsnyder .000 4 0 0 0Robertson .000 2 0 0 0Smith .000 3 0 0 0Span .300 10 3 0 0Sucre .200 5 1 1 3Wendle - 0 0 0 0

RED SOX CAREER vs. SNELL

PLAYER AVG. AB H HR RBI Benintendi .333 9 3 0 3Betts .232 13 3 1 4Bogaerts .000 11 0 0 1Bradley Jr. .167 6 1 0 0Devers .000 2 0 0 0Leon .500 8 4 0 0Lin - 0 0 0 0Martinez .000 1 0 0 0Moreland .000 6 0 0 0Núñez .000 2 0 0 0Ramirez .444 9 4 0 1Swihart - 0 0 0 0Vázquez .500 2 1 0 0

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VS. TB W-L ERA G GS IP H ER HR BB SO2017 2-1 5.12 4 4 19.1 16 11 3 12 26CAREER 4-2 3.59 9 8 42.2 36 17 5 17 53at FENWAY 1-1 5.40 4 4 20.0 15 12 4 9 28

STARTING PITCHERS’ BREAKDOWN

QUALITY SOXSTARTER GS STARTS RS/IP RSA REC.Sale 6 4 25/35.0 6.43 4-2Price 5 2 12/27.2 3.90 3-2Porcello 5 4 27/32.2 7.44 4-1Velázquez 2 0 10/10.2 8.44 2-0Johnson 1 1 6/6.0 9.00 1-0Rodriguez 4 3 17/22.1 6.85 4-0

24-DAVID PRICE, LHP 2-2, 2.93 ERA, 5 starts

W-L ERA G GS IP H R ER HR BB SO AVG2018 2-2 2.93 5 5 27.2 22 9 9 2 10 23 .218CAREER 129-70 3.22 274 264 1774.0 1575 696 634 169 455 1699 .236

2018 REGULAR SEASON GAME LOGDATE OPP DEC IP H R ER BB SO3/30 at TB W 7.0 4 0 0 0 54/5 TB - 7.0 3 0 0 3 54/11 NYY L 1.0 3 4 4 2 14/17 at LAA W 5.0 3 1 1 4 64/22 at OAK L 7.2 9 4 4 1 62.93 ERA 2-2 27.2 22 9 9 10 23

TOMORROW’S START: Suffered the loss in his last outing on 4/22 at OAK (7.2 IP, 9 H, 4 R, BB, 6 SO)...Limited the

Athletics to 1 run through 7.2 IP prior to allowing a 3-run HR to his last batter, Khris Davis. Has tossed 7.0+ innings 3 times this season, tied for the 4th-most in the majors. Holds a 19.0-inning scoreless streak vs. TB, beginning with the 4th inning on 7/9/17 at TB...Also has

a 15.0-inning scoreless streak against the club at Fenway Park, tossing 8.0 innings on 7/10/16 and 7.0 innings on 4/5/18. Tossed 7.0 scoreless innings in each of his 2 starts vs. TB this season (.149 opponent AVG, 7-for-47, 0.71 WHIP).

2018 REHAB ASSIGNMENT GAME LOGDATE CLUB DEC IP H R ER BB SO4/8 PAW - 4.1 2 2 2 6 14/13 POR W 5.1 4 2 2 3 43.72 ERA 1-0 9.2 6 4 4 9 5

2018 REGULAR SEASON GAME LOGDATE SCORE OPP DEC SCORE WHEN LEFT IP H R ER BB SO HR PIT/STRIKES NOTES4/20 W7-3 at OAK - 3-3 3.2 5 3 3 2 7 0 87/57 Made season debut after being activated from the DL

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16 - ANDREW BENINTENDI , OF .232 AVG 1 HR 14 RBI .354 OBP .378 SLG vs. RHP: 18-64 (.281), 1 HR YESTERDAY: 2-4, R, 2B, RBI ROAD TRIP: 5-30, 3 R, 2B, HR, 5 RBI, 4 BB, 3 SB, SF CURRENT STREAK: 1 G (2-4, R, 2B, RBI)vs. LHP: 1-18 (.056), 0 HR TOR SERIES: 2-12, R, 2B, RBI, 2 BB, 2 SB SEASON-HIGH STREAK: 3 G (2x, last 4/8-12)

Snapped an 0-for-16 skid with a 2-hit game last night...Hit his 5th double of the season and drove in his 14th run.Stole 2nd and 3rd base in the 7th inning Wednesday, becoming the fi rst Red Sox hitter to steal 2 bases consecutively since he did so on 5/21/17 at OAK.Is tied for 3rd in the AL with 5 SB in 5 attempts, and no AL hitter has more without being caught...Is 26-for-31 in his career (83.9%).Walked twice Wednesday, and is tied for 7th in the AL with 16 BB...His 6 games with multiple BB rank 2nd in the AL.Is a .352 career hitter (62-for-176) with RISP...Leads active ML hitters with a .388 career AVG (33-for-85) with RISP and 2 outs (min. 50 AB).

50 - MOOKIE BETTS , OF .329 AVG 8 HR 17 RBI .420 OBP .706 SLG vs. RHP: 24-65 (.369), 6 HR YESTERDAY: 0-5 ROAD TRIP: 10-34, 9 R, 2B, 6 HR, 7 RBI, 4 BB CURRENT STREAK: 0-6vs. LHP: 4-20 (.200), 2 HR TOR SERIES: 2-14, 2 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI, BB SEASON-HIGH STREAK: 9 G (3/31-4/11)

Recorded his 2nd multi-HR game of the season and the 12th of his career Wednesday (2 HR, also 3 HR on 4/17 at LAA)...Has 6 HR in his last 8 games.Led off Wednesday’s game with a HR for the 3rd time in 7 games (4/17 & 4/19 at LAA), becoming the fi rst Red Sox hitter ever to hit 3 leadoff HR before May...Is tied for the ML lead with 3 leadoff HR this season (also George Springer)...It marked his 14th career leadoff HR, extending his franchise record.In 8 home games, is batting .367 (11-for-30) with 13 runs, 6 2B, HR, 9 RBI, and a 1.126 OPS...Is a career .311 hitter (330-for-1,061) at Fenway.His ML-leading 25 runs are the most by any Red Sox hitter before the end of April since 1913...Had 25 runs through 23 team games, becoming the fastest Red Sox hitter to 25 runs since Johnny Pesky (21 G) and Ted Williams (23 G) in 1946.In addition to his ML lead with 25 runs, ranks among AL leaders in AVG (10th, .329), OBP (7th, .420), SLG (2nd, .706), OPS (2nd, 1.126), hits (T-11th, 28), 2B (T-3rd, 8), HR (T-3rd, 8), RBI (T-12th, 17), XBH (2nd, 16), and TB (5th, 60).Is a career .321/.397/.522 hitter in 68 games vs. TB, going 88-for-274 with 57 R, 19 2B, 12 HR, 38 RBI, and 15 SB...Ranks among active players against the Rays in AVG (5th), OBP (5th), SLG (6th), and OPS (.919, 5th; min. 50 G).Has reached base safely in 29 of his last 31 games, batting .319/.410/.681/1.091 (11 2B, 10 HR, 33 R, 29 RBI).Has reached base to begin 10 of 21 games (.476 OBP)...Has reached to lead off 9 of his last 15 games, coming around to score 8 times.

2 - XANDER BOGAERTS , SS .368 AVG 2 HR 9 RBI .400 OBP .711 SLG vs. RHP: 12-30 (.400), 2 HR YESTERDAY: DNP ROAD TRIP: --- CURRENT STREAK: 3 G (4-10, 2 R, 2 2B, HR, 7 RBI)vs. LHP: 2-8 (.250), 0 HR TOR SERIES: --- SEASON-HIGH STREAK: 3 G (2x, last 4/5-8)

Activated from the 10-day DL earlier today...Placed on the DL with a left ankle injury on 4/9.Despite not playing since 4/8, is 2 doubles shy of the AL lead with 7...Following games on 4/8, led the majors with 7 2B and ranked among AL leaders with a 9 XBH (2nd), a .368 AVG (T-4th), .711 SLG (2nd), 1.111 OPS (3rd), 14 hits (T-5th), 9 RBI (T-3rd), and 27 TB (T-2nd).Drove in a career-high 6 runs on 4/7 vs. TB with a go-ahead 2B in the 1st and a grand slam in the 2nd...Was his 2nd career grand slam (also 9/21/15vs. TB).Has hit safely in his last 9 home games, batting .412 (14-for-34) with 4 2B, 2 HR, and 12 RBI...Ranks 2nd in the AL since 2015 with 304 hits at home.8 of his 14 hits, including 5 XBH, have come with 2 strikes (.400/.429/.750)...Leads MLB in 2-strike hits since 2016 (166, tied), and since 2015 (256).In the last 100 years, the only other Red Sox with 9 XBH through the team’s fi rst 8 games were Jose Offerman in 1999 (10) and Billy Werber in 1934 (9).According to Elias, became the 2nd ML player in the last 100 years to record multiple XBH in each of his first 3 games of a season (also Adrián González in 2015).

19 - JACKIE BRADLEY JR. , OF .216 AVG 2 HR 6 RBI .310 OBP .351 SLG vs. RHP: 13-55 (.236), 2 HR YESTERDAY: 0-0 ROAD TRIP: 7-27, 4 R, 2B, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 BB, HBP CURRENT STREAK: 0-6vs. LHP: 3-19 (.158), 0 HR TOR SERIES: 1-7, R, BB SEASON-HIGH STREAK: 3 G (2x, last 4/17-20)

The Red Sox are 44-10 (.815) in his last 54 games with an XBH, including an 19-2 record (.905) in his last 21.Tied the game on 4/20 at OAK with a 3-run HR, his 2nd in 4 games...Was the fi rst time in his career he had erased a defi cit of 3+ runs with a single swing.His 3 RBI on 4/20 were his most in a single game since 8/20/17 vs. NYY (3)...In his last 14 games, is batting .273/.360/.455 (12-for-44, 9 R, 2 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI).When leading off an inning this season, is batting .333 (8-for-24) with 2 2B and 2 BB (.385 OBP).Since 2017, his .340 OBP vs. LHP ranks 5th among left-handed AL hitters.

11 - RAFAEL DEVERS , 3B .261 AVG 3 HR 18 RBI .320 OBP .424 SLG vs. RHP: 20-71 (.282), 2 HR YESTERDAY: 0-2, RBI, BB, SB, SF ROAD TRIP: 10-36, 5 R, 2B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 2 BB, SB, SF CURRENT STREAK: 0-7vs. LHP: 4-21 (.190), 1 HR TOR SERIES: 1-11, R, RBI, BB, SB, SF SEASON-HIGH STREAK: 5 G (2x, last 4/15-20)

Hit his 2nd career sacrifice fly last night (also 4/10 vs. NYY)...Drove in his 18th run, tied for the team lead and 7th in the AL.Has 12 RBI in 13 career games vs. TB...In 6 home games vs. the club, has hit .381 (8-for-21) with 5 runs, 3 2B, HR, 4 RBI, 5 BB, and 3 SO.Has a .503 career slugging percentage in 42 games at Fenway Park (.289/46-for-159, 27 R, 13 2B, 7 HR, 22 RBI, 15 BB).Is 9-for-26 (.346) with 3 2B, 1 HR, and a 1.001 OPS with RISP this season...Has a career .313 AVG (25-for-80) and .981 OPS with RISP.Is batting .317 (13-for-41) in the 6th inning or later, Hit his first career grand slam on 4/18 off LAA’s Tyler Skaggs, driving in a career-high 4 RBI...Is the youngest Red Sox hitter to hit a grand slam since Tony Conigliaro on 8/24/65 vs. WSH...The last left-handed Red Sox hitter with a grand slam off a LHP was David Ortiz on 7/27/11 vs. KC (off Bruce Chen).

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LAST HOME RUN MULTI-HIT GAMES MULTI-RBI GAMESPLAYER DATE, OPP. PITCHER AB SINCE 2H 3H 4H 5H TOTAL 2RBI 3RBI 4RBI 5RBI 6+RBI TOTALBenintendi 4/19/18 at LAA Tropeano 24 6 1 0 0 7 1 2 0 0 0 3Betts 4/25/18 at TOR Barnes 6 7 1 1 0 9 0 2 1 0 0 3Bogaerts 4/7/18 vs. TB Faria 4 3 2 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 1 2Bradley Jr. 4/20/18 at OAK Graveman 16 0 2 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 2Devers 4/18/18 at LAA Skaggs 29 5 2 0 0 7 4 0 1 0 0 5Leon 9/26/17 vs. TOR Dermody 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Lin - - - 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0Martinez 4/26/18 at TOR Estrada 1 5 2 1 0 8 3 1 1 0 0 5Moreland 4/20/18 at OAK Pagán 10 2 2 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 0 2Núñez 4/13/18 vs. BAL Tillman 34 4 1 0 0 5 1 1 0 0 0 2Ramirez 4/14/18 vs. BAL Cobb 39 9 1 0 0 10 4 2 0 0 0 6Swihart 9/29/15 at NYY Mitchell 92 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Vázquez 9/14/17 at OAK Gossett 109 3 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 1

2018 vs. TB CAREER vs. TB CAREER AT FENWAY PARKPLAYER AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBI AVG AB H HR RBIBenintendi .087 23 2 0 1 .254 114 29 0 12 .275 349 96 7 51Betts .346 26 9 0 1 .321 274 88 12 38 .311 1,061 330 36 177Bogaerts .444 27 12 2 9 .292 295 86 6 38 .307 1,220 375 28 161Bradley Jr. .105 19 2 0 0 .164 232 38 4 15 .254 871 221 26 123Devers .286 21 6 1 8 .260 50 13 1 12 .289 159 46 7 22Leon .000 8 0 0 0 .186 97 18 1 11 .267 322 86 5 38Lin - 0 0 0 0 .308 13 4 0 0 .286 35 10 0 1Martinez .231 26 6 1 3 .242 128 31 6 16 .365 63 23 3 11Moreland .091 11 1 0 1 .237 198 47 8 19 .287 310 89 14 51Núñez .292 24 7 1 2 .293 167 49 6 13 .314 194 61 6 25Ramirez .308 26 8 0 4 .273 297 81 9 36 .270 800 216 39 142Swihart .250 4 1 0 0 .195 41 8 0 3 .286 168 48 2 22Vázquez .235 17 4 0 1 .309 94 29 1 10 .284 348 99 6 37

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63- SANDY LEON , C .107 AVG 0 HR 1 RBI .107 OBP .107 SLG vs. RHP: 3-16 (.188), 0 HR YESTERDAY: DNP ROAD TRIP: 0-10 CURRENT STREAK: 0-12vs. LHP: 0-12 (.000), 0 HR TOR SERIES: 0-2 SEASON-HIGH STREAK: 2 G (4/12-14)

Since 2017, the Red Sox are 5-1 when he homers, 17-8 when he drives in a run, and 11-1 in his multi-hit games...BOS is 36-13 when he drives in a run since 2015.Ranks 3rd in MLB with a 3.33 catcher’s ERA since 2017...Has a 2.47 catcher’s ERA in 62.0 innings caught this season.Ranks 3rd among active catchers (min. 100 games) with a 37.6 career CCS% (44-for-117)...Cut down 16 of 47 attempts last season (34.0%).Since the start of last season, is batting .361 (13-for-36) in the 9th inning and after...Includes a .500 clip (6-for-12) in extra innings.

5 - TZU-WEI LIN , INF .261 AVG 0 HR 1 RBI .370 OBP .348 SLG vs. RHP: 6-15 (.400), 0 HR YESTERDAY: 0-2, R, BB ROAD TRIP: 0-11, R, 2 BB CURRENT STREAK: 0-12vs. LHP: 0-8 (.000), 0 HR TOR SERIES: 0-2, R, BB SEASON-HIGH STREAK: 3 G (4/13-15)

Has reached base in 10 of his last 26 PA (.385 OBP)...Had multiple hits in each of 3 games over a career-long hitting streak from 4/13-15.In 12 games between Triple-A Pawtucket and Boston this season, has reached in 16 of 35 PA (.457 OBP).In 21 career starts with BOS, is batting .309 (21-for-68) with a .397 OBP...Has appeared defensively at 2B (10 G, 3 GS), 3B (9 G, 6 GS), and SS (15 G, 12 GS).Is 6-for-15 (.400) with 2 2B and a 1.060 OPS vs. RHP this season...Has hit .292 (19-for-65) with a .410 OBP against RHP so far in his career.

28 - J.D. MARTINEZ , OF/DH .306 AVG 5 HR 18 RBI .351 OBP .565 SLG vs. RHP: 21-68 (.309), 5 HR YESTERDAY: 2-4, R, HR, 3 RBI ROAD TRIP: 11-29, 6 R, 2 2B, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2 BB, HBP CURRENT STREAK: 2 G (3-7, R, HR, 3 RBI, 2 BB)vs. LHP: 5-17 (.294), 0 HR TOR SERIES: 3-10, R, HR, 3 RBI, 2 BB, HBP SEASON-HIGH STREAK: 5 G (3/31-4/7)

Hit a game-winning 3-run HR with 2 outs in the 5th inning last night, his 5th of the season...Was his fi rst go-ahead HR with the Red Sox (last 9/12/17 vs. COL).Drove in 3 runs and ranks T-7th in the AL with 18 RBI...In his last 11 games, is batting .390 (16-for-41) with 8 runs, 3 2B, 3 HR, and 8 RBI.His last 4 HR have come on the fi rst strike of the AB...Has seen an average of 2.2 pitches in the 5 AB in which he has homered.His 5 HR have come in his last 16 games...Has 10 XBH in his last 17 games, batting .338/.375/.662/1.037 (22-for-65, 12 R, 4 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 16 RBI).Ranks among AL leaders in April in RBI (18, T-6th), TB (45, T-10th), and SLG (.600, T-9th).Has 23 hits in 16 career games at Fenway, batting .365 (63 AB) with 10 runs, 4 2B, 3B, 3 HR, a .994 OPS, and 9 multi-hit efforts.

18 - MITCH MORELAND , 1B .313 AVG 2 HR 11 RBI .370 OBP .542 SLG vs. RHP: 11-37 (.297), 2 HR YESTERDAY: 0-4, R ROAD TRIP: 7-21, 4 R, 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 2 BB CURRENT STREAK: 0-6vs. LHP: 4-11 (.364), 0 HR TOR SERIES: 0-5, R SEASON-HIGH STREAK: 9 G (4/8-22)

Began the season 0-for-12, but is now batting .313 with a .542 SLG and a .912 OPS.Snapped a 9-game hitting streak with an 0-for-1 game Tuesday...Has a .385 AVG (15-for-39) with 5 2B, 2 HR, 11 RBI, and a 1.098 OPS over his last 12 games.Has hit safely in his last 9 home games, recording 8 XBH (.419/13-for-31, 9 R, 6 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI)...Has reached safely in his last 14 starts at Fenway.Has reached base in 12 of his last 28 PA, including a season-high-tying 3 hits on 4/15 vs. BAL and on 4/18 at LAA.Has 9 RBI in his last 6 games...Drove in 4 runs on 4/18 at LAA and 4/20 at OAK, each tying his highest total in a single game since 2012 (5 on 8/22 vs. BAL).Hit his 3rd career grand slam on 4/20 at OAK (8/22/12 vs. BAL; 8/27/16 vs. CLE)...Was his 2nd fi rst-pitch HR in his last 3 games.Has a career .373 AVG (31-for-83) with 5 2B and 3 HR with the bases loaded...Is 8-for-19 (.421) since joining the Red Sox, including 2-for-2 this year.

36 - EDUARDO NÚÑEZ , INF .253 AVG 2 HR 7 RBI .298 OBP .418 SLG vs. RHP: 18-62 (.290), 2 HR YESTERDAY: 1-4, 2B ROAD TRIP: 7-31, 2 R, 2 2B, RBI, 2 BB, SB CURRENT STREAK: 1 G (1-4, 2B)vs. LHP: 2-17 (.118), 0 HR TOR SERIES: 2-12, 2B, RBI, SB SEASON-HIGH STREAK: 5 G (4/2-8)

Hit his 7th double of the season last night...In 58 games since joining BOS, has hit .299 (73-for-244) with 34 R, 19 2B, 10 HR, 34 RBI, and 7 SB.Since joining the Red Sox, has hit .340 (35-for-103) with 11 runs, 6 2B, 4 HR, and 16 RBI in 24 games at Fenway...Is a career .316 hitter (56-for-177) at the park.Has hit safely in 12 of his 13 games vs. TB since the start of 2016, including 8 multi-hit games...Is batting .389 (21-for-54) with 10 runs, 4 2B, 3 HR (including two inside-the-park HR), 4 SB, and a 1.040 OPS in those games.Hit a game-winning 3-run HR on 4/13 vs. BAL...Marked his 4th career 3-run HR, 2 of which have come with BOS (also 8/22/17 at CLE)...His only other go-ahead 3-run HR came on 5/21/16 with MIN vs. TOR.In 114 games between BOS and SF last year, posted career highs in AVG (.313/146-for-467), OBP (.341), SLG (.460), 2B (33), and XBH (45).

13 - HANLEY RAMIREZ , 1B .329 AVG 3 HR 16 RBI .391 OBP .488 SLG vs. RHP: 20-63 (.317), 3 HR YESTERDAY: 2-3, R, BB ROAD TRIP: 10-31, 7 R, 2B, RBI, 4 BB CURRENT STREAK: 1 G (2-3, R, BB)vs. LHP: 7-19 (.368), 0 HR TOR SERIES: 5-12, 2 R, RBI, 2 BB SEASON-HIGH STREAK: 10 G (3/30-4/14)

Recorded his 10th multi-hit game of the season, tied for 2nd in the AL...Has reached base safely in 19 of 21 games played this year.Ranks among AL leaders with a .329 AVG (11th), a .391 AVG (17th), 17 runs (T-11th), 27 hits (T-15th), and 16 RBI (T-17th).Has reached base in 28 of his last 30 games (.360/.413/.535), including the 2017 postseason...Has 20 runs and 22 RBI in those games.Has reached base in his last 10 games against the Rays...In his last 12 games vs. the club, is batting .333 (16-for-48) with a .407 OBP, 4 R, 2B, HR, 6 RBI. Has reached base in 10 of 21 PA in the 1st inning (.476 OBP), batting .421 (8-for-19) with a 2B and 2 HR.Is tied for 17th in the AL with 16 RBI, all in his last 18 games...His 6 multi-hit, multi-RBI games are more than any other hitter.Is 1 of just 9 ML hitters to have recorded multiple hits and multiple RBI in as many as 6 of their team’s fi rst 14 games of a season...The last hitter to do so was Manny Ramirez with CLE in 1999 (6)...The only other Red Sox hitter to do so was Bobby Doerr in 1941 (6).Is tied for 3rd in the majors with 11 hits with RISP, batting .500 (22 AB, T-4th in MLB) with a .727 SLG and a 1.283 OPS in those situations.

23 - BLAKE SWIHART , C/UTL .176 AVG 0 HR 1 RBI .222 OBP .235 SLG vs. RHP: 2-13 (.154), 0 HR YESTERDAY: DNP ROAD TRIP: 0-8 CURRENT STREAK: 0-8vs. LHP: 1-4 (.250), 0 HR TOR SERIES: --- SEASON-HIGH STREAK: 1 G (2x, last 4/14)

In 18 PA over 10 games in 2018, has gone 3-for-17 (.176) with a run, RBI, BB...Has hit safely in 7 of his last 8 games vs. TOR (.292/7-for-24).On 4/14 vs. BAL, made his fi rst appearance in LF since 6/4/16...Hit safely twice, including his fi rst 2B since 9/16/15 at BAL...Drove in his fi rst run of the season.Made his first ML appearances at 1B this season (2 G)...Has 119 games of ML experience, batting .266 (99-for-372) with 18 2B, 4 3B, 5 HR, and 37 RBI.Posted a .485 SLG in 25 spring training games, tying for the league lead with 7 2B and homering 3 times...Appeared defensively at C, 1B, 3B, and LF.

7 - CHRISTIAN VÁZQUEZ , C .188 AVG 0 HR 3 RBI .257 OBP .234 SLG vs. RHP: 9-51 (.176), 0 HR YESTERDAY: 0-4 ROAD TRIP: 3-18, 2 R, 2B, 2 BB, 2 HBP CURRENT STREAK: 0-9vs. LHP: 3-12 (.231), 0 HR TOR SERIES: 0-7, BB, HBP SEASON-HIGH STREAK: 3 G (4/8-11)

Finished 2nd in the AL last season with a .348 home AVG (54-for-155), the highest home AVG by a Red Sox C since Hal Wagner in 1944 (.350).In his last 58 games since 7/29/17, is batting .294 (58-for-197) with 11 2B, 3B, 4 HR, and 18 RBI.His 39.3% career CCS% (42-for-107) is the 4th-highest rate by any catcher since 1987, highest among actives (min. 200 G).Is a career .300/.357/.378 hitter in 29 games vs. TB (27-for-90, 4 2B, HR, 9 RBI)...In 2017, hit .375 (12-for-32) in 10 games vs. the club.Ranks 4th in the AL with a 3.07 catcher’s ERA...Has lowered his career mark to 3.92.

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1ST BATTERS RELIEF HIGHSPITCHER LAST TIME OUT (Dec.) IP H R ER BB SO RETIRED/FACED RI/S SAVES/OPP INNINGS STRIKEOUTS

32-MATT BARNES, RHP 0-0 0 SV 2.89 ERAvs. ALL: .103 (3-29), 0 HR vs. RHB: .095 (2-21), 0 HR vs. LHB: .125 (1-8), 0 HR WHIP: 1.18

Earned his team-leading 5th hold of the year in last night’s win at TOR (1.1 IP, 2 BB, 3 SO, 29 pitches)...Was his 2nd straight multiple-inning appearance.Has made 4 straight scoreless appearances since allowing 2 runs on 4/11 vs. NYY (4.2 IP, 3 BB, 8 SO, 0.86 WHIP, .067 AVG, 1-for-15).7 of his 9 appearances this year have been scoreless.Led BOS relievers last season in wins (7), innings (69.2), games (70), and holds (21).

37-HEATH HEMBREE, RHP 2-0 0 SV 3.65 ERAvs. ALL: .222 (10-45), 1 HR vs. RHB: .219 (7-32), 1 HR vs. LHB: .231 (3-13), 0 HR WHIP: 0.97

Struck out Hernandez to end the 7th inning Wednesday night at TOR (0.1 IP, SO, hold # 3, 5 pitches)...Was his 4th straight scoreless appearance (4.1 IP total).Has posted a 7.00 SO/BB ratio (14 SO/2 BB) in 10 games this season.Has pitched more than 1.0 inning in 4 of his 10 appearances this year.Has thrown 6.2 scoreless innings in 6 road appearances this year (5 ER in at Fenway Park).

61-BRIAN JOHNSON, LHP 1-0 0 SV 2.08 ERAvs. ALL: .229 (11-48), 1 HR vs. RHB: .235 (8-34), 1 HR vs. LHB: .214 (3-14), 0 HR WHIP: 1.31

Allowed a single to the only batter he faced (Olson) in Friday’s win at OAK (0.0 IP, H, 3 pitches)...His 4th straight scoreless appearance (6.2 IP, 3 BB, 8 SO).In 5 relief appearances this season: 0-0, 2.57 ERA, 5 H, 2 ER, 7.0 IP, 4 BB, 9 SO.Made 1st career Opening Day roster in 2018...Made season debut in a start, 4/2 at MIA (W, 6.0 IP, 1 ER).In 2017 was 2-0, 4.33 ERA in 5 games/starts over 4 ML stints with BOS and 3-4, 3.09 ERA in 17 starts for Triple-A Pawtucket.

46-CRAIG KIMBREL, RHP 0-1 7 SV 0.87 ERAvs. ALL: .901 (3-33), 1 HR vs. RHB: .053 (1-19), 0 HR vs. LHB: .143 (2-14), 1 HR WHIP: 0.68

Picked up his 7th save (298th of his career) in last night’s win at TOR (1.0 IP, SO, 16 pitches)....Appeared in all 3 games of the series at TOR (2.1 IP, ER, 2 SO). Has 298 career SV (29th all time; Isringhausen & Sutter T-27th with 300) and his 91.1% career conversion rate (327 SVO) is the highest all-time for any closer with 250 or more opportunities...Has 73 career saves as a Red Sox which is good for 8th place all time, trailing Koji Uehara who is in 7th place with 79.Would be the fastest in MLB history to reach 300 saves in terms of career appearances and save opportunites (enters today with 490 games and 327 SVO)...Would also be the 1st pitcher in history to reach 300 saves before turning 30 years old (30th birthday is 5/28/88). Dating to last year (since 8/29/17), has allowed only 2 runs in his last 24 regular season appearances (23.1 IP, 0.77 ERA, 9 H, 7 BB, 35 SO, .118 AVG, 0.69 WHIP).HR allowed Tuesday night at TOR - his 1st XBH allowed this year - was his 1st run allowed in 2018, snapped his 8-game scoreless streak (8.0 IP, 2 H, 4 BB, 10 SO)...Including the end of the 2017 season, had not allowed a run in his last 12 appearances on the road (previous run allowed on road was 8/28/17 at TOR).Has converted each of his last 17 SV opportunities (since 8/4/17) which is the longest active saves streak in MLB.

39-CARSON SMITH, RHP 1-1 0 SV 5.87 ERAvs. ALL: .233 (7-30), 1 HR vs. RHB: .273 (6-22), 1 HR vs. LHB: .125 (1-8), 0 HR WHIP: 1.70

Had his 5-game scoreless streak snapped in last night’s win at TOR (0.2 IP, 2 H, ER, hold, 14 pitches); was the 100th appearance of his ML career.Had not allowed a run since his appearance on 4/5 vs. TB (Matt Duffy 2-run HR) prior to last night at TOR, snapped a 4.1-inning scoreless streak.For his ML career, has held opponents to a .195 AVG (67-343) with just 3 HR...Has also averaged 11.23 SO/9.0 IP (119 SO/95.1 IP) for his big league career.

76-HECTOR VELAZQUEZ, RHP 1-0 0 SV 2.70 ERAvs. ALL: .273 (18-66), 2 HR vs. RHB: .256 (10-39), 0 HR vs. LHB: .296 (8-27), 2 HR WHIP: 1.26

Earned his 3rd win of the year and his 1st in relief on Friday night at OAK; threw a season-high 3.0 IP (in relief) with 4 hits, no runs and 1 SO (47 pitches)...Stranded 1 runner in the 4th.In 3 relief appearances this year: 1-0, 3.00 ERA (2 ER, 6.0 IP), BB, 2 SO...For his ML career, he is 4-0, 1.10 ERA (16.1 IP, 4 BB, 10 SO) in 8 relief appearances.Made his 1st career Opening Day roster in 2018...Made his season debut in a start on 4/1 at TB (W, 5.2 IP 1 ER)...In his 2 starts this year he is 2-0, 2.53 ERA (3 ER, 10.2 IP), 2 BB, 10 SO.

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2018 VS. TB CAREER VS. TB CAREER AT FENWAY PARKPLAYER W-L-SV ERA G/GS IP H ER W-L-SV ERA G/GS IP H ER W-L-SV ERA G/GS IP H ERBarnes 0-0-0 0.00 3/0 2.2 0 0 0-1-0 3.60 27/0 25.0 22 10 8-6-1 4.68 93/2 105.2 108 55Hembree 0-0-0 0.00 2/0 2.0 0 0 1-1-0 2.95 16/0 18.1 16 6 4-1-0 2.57 75/0 87.2 95 25Johnson 0-0-0 54.00 1/0 0.1 1 2 0-0-0 54.00 1/0 0.1 1 2 1-0-0 3.09 6/3 23.1 24 8Kimbrel 0-0-3 0.00 4/0 4.0 1 0 0-0-14 0.76 23/0 23.2 7 2 3-4-37 2.01 73/0 71.2 38 16Pomeranz -- / 4-2-0 3.59 9/8 42.2 36 17 10-5-0 4.09 27/23 121.0 120 55Porcello 2-0-0 2.84 2/2 12.2 12 4 14-8-0 3.22 25/25 165.0 164 59 29-20-0 4.26 54/54 335.2 361 159Price 1-0-0 0.00 2/2 14.0 7 0 4-3-0 3.09 11/10 67.0 49 23 17-6-0 3.17 37/34 227.0 188 80Rodriguez 0-0-0 7.36 1/1 3.2 5 3 0-2-0 6.67 6/6 28.1 38 21 9-8-0 4.62 34/34 185.0 189 95Sale 0-0-0 0.00 1/1 6.0 1 0 8-5-1 3.10 17/15 101.2 68 35 9-4-1 3.11 21/18 121.2 101 42Smith 1-1-0 10.80 4/0 3.1 5 4 1-1-1 4.91 8/0 7.1 7 4 1-0-0 3.97 11/0 11.1 14 5Velazquez 1-0-0 3.12 3/1 8.2 8 3 1-0-0 3.12 3/1 8.2 8 3 3-0-0 1.89 8/2 19.0 15 4

32-Matt Barnes 4/26 at TOR (H, 5) 1.1 0 0 0 2 3 8/9 4/0 0/1 1.1 (2 times) 3 (4/26 at TOR)37-Heath Hembree 4/25 at TOR (H, 3) 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 7/10 3/2 -/- 2.0 (3 times) 3 (4/3 at MIA) 61-Brian Johnson 4/20 at OAK 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 3/5 1/0 -/- 3.0 (4/17 at LAA) 3 (2 times)46-Craig Kimbrel 4/26 at TOR (SV, 7) 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 9/11 1/0 7/7 1.0 (10 times) 3 (3/30 at TB)39-Carson Smith 4/26 at TOR (H, 2) 0.2 2 1 1 0 0 7/10 4/3 0/1 1.0 (5 times) 1 (8 times)76-Hector Velazquez 4/20 at OAK (W, 3-0) 3.0 4 0 0 0 1 2/3 3/0 -/- 3.0 (4/20 at OAK) 1 (2 times)BULLPEN TOTALS: 3.28 ERA 82.1 59 30 30 33 87 54/72 (75%) 20/6 9/11

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1 3/29 D at Tampa Bay L4-6 0-1 T-4th -1.0 Pruitt (1-0) SMITH (0-1) Colome (1) 31,042* 1 31,042 2 3/30 N at Tampa Bay W1-0 1-1 T-3rd -1.0 PRICE (1-0) Roe (0-1) KIMBREL (1) 19,203 2 50,245 3 3/31 N at Tampa Bay W3-2 2-1 T-1st -- PORCELLO (1-0) Kittredge (0-1) KIMBREL (2) 17,838 3 68,083 4 4/1 D at Tampa Bay W2-1 3-1 1st +1.0 VELÁZQUEZ (1-0) Alvarado (0-1) KELLY (1) 14,256 4 82,339 5 4/2 N at Miami W7-3 4-1 1st +1.0 JOHNSON (1-0) Richards (0-1) 11,113 5 93,452 6 4/3 N at Miami W4-2(13) 5-1 1st +1.0 HEMBREE (1-0) Guerrero (0-1) 14,953 6 108,405 4/4 Off Day 5-1 1st +1.0 7 4/5 D TAMPA BAY W3-2(12) 6-1 1st +2.0 POYNER (1-0) Kittredge (0-2) 36,134* 1 36,134 4/6 OFF DAY 6-1 1st +1.5 8 4/7 D TAMPA BAY W10-3 7-1 1st +2.5 PORCELLO (2-0) Faria (0-1) 31,821 2 67,955 9 4/8 D TAMPA BAY W8-7 8-1 1st +2.5 SMITH (1-1) Colome (0-1) KIMBREL (3) 31,979 3 99,934 4/9 OFF DAY 8-1 1st +2.0 10 4/10 N NEW YORK-AL W14-1 9-1 1st +2.0 SALE (1-0) Severino (2-1) 32,357 4 132,291 11 4/11 N NEW YORK-AL L7-10 9-2 1st +2.0 Tanaka (2-1) PRICE (1-1) 32,400 5 164,691 12 4/12 N NEW YORK-AL W6-3 10-2 1st +2.5 PORCELLO (3-0) Gray (1-1) KIMBREL (4) 36,341 6 201,032 13 4/13 N BALTIMORE W7-3 11-2 1st +2.5 RODRIGUEZ (1-0) Tillman (0-3) 32,610 7 233,642 14 4/14 D BALTIMORE W10-3 12-2 1st +3.0 VELÁZQUEZ (2-0) Cobb (0-1) WALDEN (1) 33,584 8 267,226 15 4/15 D BALTIMORE W3-1 13-2 1st +3.5 HEMBREE (2-0) Bundy (0-2) KIMBREL (5) 32,489 9 299,715 16 4/16 D BALTIMORE 13-2 1st +3.5 PPD (Rain) 17 4/17 N at Anaheim W-10-1 14-2 1st +3.0 PRICE (2-1) Ohtani (2-1) 44,822* 7 153,227 18 4/18 N at Anaheim W9-0 15-2 1st +3.0 PORCELLO (4-0) Skaggs (2-1) 34,508 8 187,735 19 4/19 N at Anaheim W8-2 16-2 1st +4.0 RODRIGUEZ (2-0) Tropeano (1-1) 36,253 9 223,988 20 4/20 N at Oakland W7-3 17-2 1st +4.0 VELÁZQUEZ (3-0) Graveman (0-4) 23,473 10 247,461 21 4/21 N at Oakland L0-3 17-3 1st +4.0 Manaea (3-2) SALE (1-1) 25,746 11 273,207 22 4/22 D at Oakland L1-4 17-4 1st +4.0 Treinen (1-1) PRICE (2-2) 29,804 12 303,011 4/23 Off Day 17-4 1st +4.0 23 4/24 N at Toronto L3-4(10) 17-5 1st +3.0 Clippard (3-0) KIMBREL (0-1) 20,070 13 323,081 24 4/25 N at Toronto W4-3 18-5 1st +4.0 RODRIGUEZ (3-0) Barnes (1-1) KIMBREL (6) 18,914 14 341,995 25 4/26 N at Toronto W5-4 19-5 1st +4.0 SALE (2-1) Estrada (2-2) KIMBREL (7) 23,571 15 365,566 26 4/27 N TAMPA BAY 27 4/28 D TAMPA BAY 28 4/29 D TAMPA BAY 29 4/30 N KANSAS CITY 30 5/1 N KANSAS CITY 31 5/2 D KANSAS CITY 32 5/3 N at Texas 33 5/4 N at Texas 34 5/5 N at Texas 35 5/6 D at Texas 5/7 Off Day 36 5/8 N at New York-AL 37 5/9 N at New York-AL 38 5/10 N at New York-AL 39 5/11 N at Toronto 40 5/12 D at Toronto 41 5/13 D at Toronto 42 5/14 N OAKLAND 43 5/15 N OAKLAND 44 5/16 N OAKLAND 5/17 OFF DAY 45 5/18 N BALTIMORE 46 5/19 N BALTIMORE 47 5/20 D BALTIMORE 5/21 OFF DAY 48 5/22 N at Tampa Bay 49 5/23 N at Tampa Bay 50 5/24 N at Tampa Bay 51 5/25 N ATLANTA 52 5/26 D ATLANTA 53 5/27 D ATLANTA 54 5/28 D TORONTO 55 5/29 N TORONTO 56 5/30 D TORONTO 57 5/31 N at Houston 58 6/1 N at Houston 59 6/2 N at Houston 60 6/3 N at Houston 6/4 Off Day

2018 TRANSACTIONS

February 20 OF Bryce Brentz traded to Pirates in exchange for cash considerations.March 11 LHP Jalen Beeks, LHP Williams Jerez, RHP Ty Buttrey and RHP Chandler Shepherd optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket...C Austin Rei, INF Michael Chavis, INF Esteban Quiroz,

OF Jeremy Barfield, OF Steve Selsky, RHP Kyle Martin, and RHP Fernando Rodriguez Jr. reassigned to minor league camp.March 15 C Óscar Hernández reassigned to minor league camp.March 19 INF Chad De La Guerra reassigned to minor league camp.March 24 INF Deven Marrero traded to the Diamondbacks in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations...INF Tzu-Wei Lin and LHP Roenis Elias and Robby

Scott optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket...C Dan Butler, INF Iván De Jesús Jr., and OF Rusney Castillo and Aneury Tavárez reassigned to minor league camp.March 25 1B Sam Travis optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket.March 26 LHP Drew Pomeranz placed on 10-day DL...LHP Eduardo Rodriguez placed on 10-day DL...RHP Steven Wright placed on 10-day DL...RHP Brandon Workman optioned to

Triple-A Pawtucket...RHP Justin Haley reassigned to minor league camp.March 29 LHP Bobby Poyner and RHP Marcus Walden selected to active ML roster...INF Marco Hernandez placed on 60-day DL...RHP Austin Maddox, 2B Dustin Pedroia, and RHP

Tyler Thornburg placed on 10-day DL.April 8 LHP Eduardo Rodriguez activated from 10-day DL...RHP Marcus Walden optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket (4/7).April 9 SS Xander Bogaerts placed on 10-day DL.April 10 INF Tzu-Wei Lin recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket.April 12 LHP Bobby Poyner placed on 10-day DL...RHP Marcus Walden recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket.April 20 LHP Drew Pomeranz activated from 10-day DL...RHP Marcus Walden optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket (4/19).April 22 LHP Bobby Poyner activated from 10-day DL and optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket.April 23 LHP Roenis Elias traded to Mariners in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.April 27 SS Xander Bogaerts activated from 10-day DL...INF/OF Brock Holt placed on 10-day DL.

DISABLED LIST

Drew Pomeranz Left forearm flexor strain March 26 April 20 18 (16-2)Eduardo Rodriguez Recovery from right knee surgery March 26 April 8 8 (7-1)Steven Wright Recovery from left knee surgery March 26 --- 24 (19-5)Marco Hernandez Left shoulder surgery March 29 --- 24 (19-5)Austin Maddox Right shoulder strain March 29 --- 24 (19-5)Dustin Pedroia Recovery from left knee surgery March 29 --- 24 (19-5)Tyler Thornburg Recovery from right shoulder surgery March 29 --- 24 (19-5)Xander Bogaerts Left ankle injury April 9 April 27 15 (11-4)Bobby Poyner Left hamstring strain April 12 April 22 9 (8-1)Brock Holt Left hamstring injury April 27 --- 0 (0-0)2018 Totals 10 Players 10 DL stints 170 Games Missed

DAILY HOME ATT. ROAD ATT. GM# DATE D/N OPPONENT SCORE REC. POS. GA/GB WINNING PITCHER LOSING PITCHER SAVE ATT. NO. TOTAL NO. TOTAL

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5 hits in a game ........................................ Andrew Benintendi, 7/4/17 at TEX6 hits in a game ...................Nomar Garciaparra, 6/21/03 at PHI (13 innings) 6 RBI in a game .............................................. Xander Bogaerts, 4/7/18 vs. TB7 or more RBI in a game ...............................Mookie Betts, 7/2/17 at TOR (8)10 RBI in a game (ties club record) ........Nomar Garciaparra, 5/10/99 vs. SEA3 home runs in a game (ties club record) .........Mookie Betts, 4/17/18 at LAAGame-ending home run ......... Mitch Moreland, 8/4/17 vs. CWS (11th inning)Pinch-hit grand slam ............................................... Mike Carp, 9/11/13 at TB2 grand slams in a game ......................................Bill Mueller, 7/29/03 at TEXHome run in 1st ML game .............Daniel Nava, 6/12/10 vs. PHI (grand slam)HR in 1st Red Sox PA ....................Daniel Nava, 6/12/10 vs. PHI (grand slam) Grand Slam in 1st Red Sox PA............................Daniel Nava, 6/12/10 vs. PHI Inside-the-park home run............ Eduardo Núñez, 3/29/18 at TB (2nd inning)Homered from both sides of the plate ......... Victor Martinez, 5/17/10 at NYYPitcher collected a hit.......David Price, 9/22/17 at CIN, 1B off Asher WojciechPitcher hit a home run .................. Josh Beckett, 6/14/09 at PHI off J.A. HappHit for the cycle .................................................... Brock Holt, 6/16/15 vs. ATLHitting streak of at least 30 games .....Nomar Garciaparra (30), 7/26-8/29/97Hitting streak of at least 20 games ........ Jackie Bradley Jr. (29), 4/24-5/26/16.................................................................... Xander Bogaerts (26), 5/6-6/2/16Straight steal of home ..................................Jacoby Ellsbury, 4/26/09 vs. NYYSteal of home on double steal ............................. Travis Shaw, 4/21/16 vs. TB5 steals in a game (club record) ..................... Jacoby Ellsbury, 5/30/13 at PHI

No-hitter ...................................................Jon Lester, 5/19/08 vs. KC (W, 7-0)One-hitter .............................................. Doug Fister, 8/22/17 at CLE (W, 9-1)15 or more strikeouts in a game .................... Jon Lester (15), 5/3/14 vs. OAKPosition player pitched ................................Mitch Moreland, 8/25/17 vs. BALPitcher played another defensive position .... Javier Lopez (RF), 4/30/09 at TB

Walk-off win ...................................................... 4/5/18 vs. TB (3-2 in 12 innings)Scored 20 runs in a game..................................................... 8/15/15 vs. SEA (22)Had 20 hits in a game ............................................. 7/2/17 at TOR (21, 9 innings)Scored 10 runs in an inning .......................5/7/17 at MIN (10 runs in 9th inning)Hit 8 home runs in a game (club record) ....................2 times, last 9/4/13 vs. DETHit 4 consec. HR (club & MLB record) .....................4/22/07 vs. NYY (3rd inning): ...................................... Manny Ramirez, J.D. Drew, Mike Lowell & Jason Varitek Hit game-ending HR in back-to-back games .........................5/10-11/05 vs. OAK:................................................. 5/10 (9th inning, Kevin Millar off Octavio Dotel), ................................................ 5/11 (9th inning, Jason Varitek off Octavio Dotel)Turned a triple play .................................................. 8/15/17 vs. STL (4th inning): ............................ 3B Rafael Devers to 2B Eduardo Núñez to 1B Mitch MorelandHit into a triple play .......................5/2/17 vs. BAL (8th inning, Jackie Bradley Jr.)Back-to-back 1-0 wins ............................................................. 7/18-19/06 vs. KC

INDIVIDUAL BATTING

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TEAM

Most runs, game ................................................................ 14, 4/10 vs. NYYMost runs, inning .........................................................9, 4/10 vs. NYY (6th)Most hits, game (9 innings) ............................ 15, 2 times, last 4/17 at LAAMost hits, game (extra innings) .............................. 12, 4/3 at MIA (13 inn.) Most hits, inning .............................................................. 7, 4/8 vs. TB (8th)Consecutive hits, inning ....................................................6, 4/8 vs. TB (8th)Fewest hits, game .................................................................0, 4/21 at OAKMost doubles, game.............................................................. 5, 4/19 at LAA Most triples, game ............................................1, 3 times, last 4/15 vs. BALMost home runs, game ......................................................... 6, 4/17 at LAAMost home runs, inning ................................................3, 4/17 at LAA (3rd)Most extra-base hits ............................................................. 7, 4/19 at LAAMost stolen bases, game ...................................2, 3 times, last 4/25 at TORMost walks, game (9 innings) .............................................. 7, 4/10 vs. NYY Most walks, game (extra innings) ...............................6, 4/5 vs. TB (12 inn.) Most strikeouts, game (9 innings) ....................................... 12, 4/18 at LAAMost strikeouts, game (extra innings) ....................14, 4/24 at TOR (10 inn.) Most hit by pitch, game ............................................................. 3, 4/1 at TBMost left on base (9 innings) ..........................11, 2 times, last 4/13 vs. BAL Most left on base (extra innings) ..............................11, 4/5 vs. TB (12 inn.)

Most hits ........................................... 4, 2 times, last Martinez, 4/18 at LAA Most runs ................................................................... 5, Betts, 4/10 vs. NYYMost doubles ...........................................2, 5 times, last Martinez, 4/19 at LAAMost triples ....................................1, 3 times, last Benintendi, 4/15 vs. BALMost home runs ........................................................... 3, Betts, 4/17 at LAA Most extra-base hits ................................3, 2 times, last Betts, 4/17 at LAAMost total bases ........................................................12, Betts, 4/17 at LAA Most RBI ................................................................... 6, Bogaerts, 4/7 vs. TBMost stolen bases ...............................................2, Benintendi, 4/25 at TOR Most walks ................ 2, 12 times, last Benintendi & Martinez, 4/25 at TOR Most strikeouts (9 innings).................... 3, 4 times, last Devers, 4/25 at TOR Most strikeouts (extra innings) .............4, Benintendi, 4/24 at TOR (10 inn.)Longest hitting streak ............................................... 10, Ramirez, 3/30-4/14

Most walks (9 innings) ............................................................. 7, 3/29 at TBMost walks, (extra innings) .........................................6, 4/5 vs. TB (12 inn.) Fewest walks ............................................................................. 0, 4/7 vs. TBMost runs allowed, game .................................................. 10, 4/11 vs. NYY Most runs allowed, inning ...............................................6, 3/29 at TB (8th) Most hits allowed, game (9 innings) .................................. 12, 4/11 vs. NYYMost hits allowed, game (extra innings) ................... 9, 4/3 at MIA (13 inn.) Fewest hits allowed, game ....................................................3, 4/15 vs. BALMost hits allowed, inning ........................ 3, 10 times, last 4/25 at TOR(5th) Most home runs allowed, game .........................2, 2 times, last 4/26 at TOR Most consecutive scoreless inn. .........................16.0, 4/17 (4th)-4/19 (2nd)

Most innings pitched, starter ................................... 7.2, Price, 4/22 at OAK Fewest innings pitched, starter ................................1.0, Price, 4/11 vs. NYYMost innings pitched, reliever ...........3.0, 3 times, last Velázquez, 4/20 at OAK Most strikeouts, starter .............................................. 10, Sale, 4/21 at OAK Most strikeouts, reliever ........................... 3, 7 times, last Barnes, 4/26 at TOR Most walks allowed .....................................................4, Price, 4/17 at LAA Longest winning streak ..........................................4, Porcello, 3/31-presentLongest losing streak ..............................1, 4 times, last Price, 4/22-present Most consec. scoreless inn., starter .......14.0, 2 times, last Porcello, 4/12-24 Most consec. scoreless inn., reliever........................... 10.1, Kelly, 4/1-presentMost runs allowed .................................. 4, 3 times, last Price, 4/22 at OAKMost earned runs allowed ...................... 4, 3 times, last Price, 4/22 at OAKMost hits allowed ....................................................... 9, Price, 4/22 at OAKFewest hits allowed, CG ......................................................................... N/AMost home runs allowed .............................................. 2, Sale, 4/26 at TOR Most pitches thrown ................................................ 110, Sale, 4/21 at OAK

Longest winning streak .............................................................9, 3/30-4/10Longest losing streak ................................................................3, 4/21-4/24Most games over .500 ............................................. 15, 4/20 at OAK (17-2)Most games under .500 ...................................................1, 3/29 at TB (0-1) Longest game, innings ....................................................13, last 4/3 at MIALongest game, time (9 innings) ....................................... 3:59, 4/11 vs. NYY Longest game, time (extra innings) .................................... 4:27, 4/3 at MIA Shortest game, time .........................................................2:16, 4/21 at OAKLargest crowd, Fenway Park .............................................................. 36,341 Smallest crowd, Fenway Park ............................................................ 31,821 Largest crowd, road ..................................................... 44,822, 4/17 at LAASmallest crowd, road ..................................................... 11,113, 4/2 at MIALargest winning margin ...........................................13, 4/10 vs. NYY (14-1) Largest losing margin............................... 3, 3 times, last 4/22 at OAK (1-4) Largest deficit overcome to win ...............5, 4/8 vs. TB (down 2-7, won 8-7) Largest lead relinquished to lose......................4, 3/29 at TB (led 4-0, lost 4-6)Most double plays turned .................................2, 4 times, last 4/22 at OAKMost double plays turned by opponent ............................... 3, 4/19 at LAAMost errors ........................................................2, 2 times, last 4/25 at TORMost errors by an opponent ..................................................3, 4/14 vs. BALMost stolen bases by an opponent ...................................... 2, 4/11 vs. NYY

TEAM BATTING

INDIVIDUAL BATTING

TEAM PITCHING

INDIVIDUAL PITCHING

MISCELLANEOUS TEAM

SEASON HIGHS AND LOWS

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RED SOX 19 21 15 13 14 22 10 8 10 4 136OPPONENTS 15 8 5 5 7 5 5 14 5 2 71

STARTERS 14-3 2.67 138.0 112 41 41 36 145 12RELIEVERS 5-2-9 3.28 82.1 59 30 30 33 87 4

VÁZQUEZ 0 7 0.0 1 0LEON 0 3 0.0 0 0

RUNS BY INNINGS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+ TOTAL

PITCHING BREAKDOWN W-L-S ERA IP H R ER BB SO HR

CATCHING BREAKDOWN CS SBA CS% PB PICKOFFS

EJECTIONS (1 in 2018)

4/11/18 vs. NYY (7th inning), RHP Joe Kelly by HP umpire Hunter Wendlestedt 4/5/18 vs. TB (12th inning), Hanley Ramirez single

WALK-OFF WINS (1 in 2018)

STARTS BY BATTING ORDER (TOTAL, RED SOX W-L)

1st: Betts (21, 17-4), Bradley Jr. (2, 1-1), Núñez (1, 1-0)2nd: Benintendi (21, 17-4), Devers (2, 1-1), Ramirez (1, 1-0)3rd: Martinez (3, 2-1), Moreland (1, 1-0), Ramirez (20, 16-4)4th: Bogaerts (1, 1-0), Devers (1, 1-0), Martinez (19, 15-4), Moreland (3, 2-1)5th: Bogaerts (8, 7-1), Devers (9, 7-2), Moreland (5, 4-1), Núñez (2, 1-1)6th: Bradley Jr. (1, 1-0), Devers (9, 7-2), Moreland (2, 2-0), Núñez (10, 8-2), Swihart (1, 0-1), Vázquez (1, 1-0)7th: Bradley Jr. (10, 8-2), Devers (1, 1-0), Holt (1, 0-1), Leon (3, 2-1), Núñez (7, 6-1), Vázquez (2, 2-0)8th: Bradley Jr. (7, 5-2), Devers, (1, 1-0), Holt (3, 3-0), Leon (2, 1-1), Swihart (1, 1-0), Vázquez (10, 8-2)9th: Holt (10, 8-2), Johnson (1, 1-0), Leon (2, 2-0), Lin (6, 4-2), Sale (1, 1-0), Vázquez (4, 3-1)

STARTS BY POSITION (TOTAL, RED SOX W-L)

C: Leon (7, 5-2), Vázquez (17, 14-3)1B: Moreland (11, 9-2), Ramirez (13, 10-3)2B: Holt (5, 4-1), Núñez (19, 15-4)SS: Bogaerts (9, 8-1), Holt (9, 7-2), Lin (6, 4-2)3B: Devers (23, 18-5), Núñez (1, 1-0)LF: Benintendi (16, 13-3), Martinez (8, 6-2)CF: Benintendi (5, 4-1), Betts (1, 1-0), Bradley Jr. (18, 14-4)RF: Betts (20, 16-4), Bradley Jr. (2, 1-1), Martinez (2, 2-0)DH: Martinez (12, 9-3), Ramirez (8, 7-1), Swihart (2, 1-1)

OUTFIELD ASSISTS (3 in 2018)

Andrew Benintendi..............................................................................................1Mookie Betts ........................................................................................................1J.D. Martinez........................................................................................................1

RED SOX MANAGER CHALLENGES

TOTAL OVERTURNED CONFIRMED STOOD 5 1 2 2

BREAKDOWNSRed Sox Game Notes Page 8

HOME RUN NOTES9 HOMERS AT HOME: 9 SOLO HOMERS: 14 3-RUN HOMERS: 3 HOMERS ON THE ROAD: 20 2-RUN HOMERS: 7 GRAND SLAMS: 5

2-HOME RUN GAMES BY RED SOX (1 in 2018)Mookie Betts, 4/25 at TOR (12th career multi-HR game)

3-HOME RUN GAMES BY RED SOX (1 in 2018)Mookie Betts, 4/17/18 at LAA (3rd career)

PINCH-HIT HOME RUNS BY RED SOX (0 in 2018)Last: Andrew Benintendi, 9/25/17 vs. TOR off Dominic Leone

GRAND SLAMS BY RED SOX (5 in 2018)Xander Bogaerts, 4/7/18 vs. TB off Jake FariaMookie Betts, 4/10/18 vs. NYY off Chasen ShreveJ.D. Martinez, 4/11/18 vs. NYY off Masahiro TanakaRafael Devers, 4/18/18 at LAA off Tyler SkaggsMitch Moreland, 4/20/18 at OAK off Emilio Pagán

FIRST-INNING LEADOFF HOME RUNS BY RED SOX (3 in 2018)Mookie Betts, 4/17/18 at LAA off Shohei Ohtani (12th career)Mookie Betts, 4/19/18 at LAA off Nick Tropeano (13th career)Mookie Betts, 4/25/18 at TOR off Aaron Sanchez (14th career)

WALK-OFF HOME RUNS (0 in 2018) Last: Mitch Moreland, 8/4/17 vs. CWS off Aaron Bummer (3rd career)

INSIDE-THE-PARK HOME RUNS BY RED SOX (1 in 2018)Eduardo Núñez, 3/29/18 at TB off Chris Archer (2nd inning)

INSIDE-THE-PARK HOME RUNS AT FENWAY PARK (0 in 2018)Last: Jacoby Ellsbury, 9/19/11 vs. BAL (G2) off Jeremy Accardo

BACK-TO-BACK HOME RUNS BY RED SOX (1 in 2018)Brock Holt and Mookie Betts, 4/17/18 at LAA (3rd inning)

BACK-TO-BACK-TO-BACK HOME RUNS (0 in 2018)Last: David Ortiz, Josh Reddick and Jarrod Saltalamacchia, 7/7/11 vs. BAL (7th)