Rafaela lifts Red Sox; Stanton fuels Yankees' shutout
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Boston: On Monday the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-6 when pinch hitter Ceddanne Rafaela delivered a tiebreaking two-run infield single in the seventh inning of Boston’s annual Patriots' Day game, and on Tuesday the New York Yankees defeated the Red Sox 4-0 as Giancarlo Stanton hit a solo homer and added a two-run double.
Boston's Red Sox also saw starter Sonny Gray exit Monday's game with right hamstring tightness, and Garrett Whitlock earned the win while Aroldis Chapman recorded the save; on Tuesday Luis Gil earned his first win, allowing two hits, and the Red Sox were held scoreless with noted offensive struggles through this stretch of the season.
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Timeline
- 1. Monday: Patriots' Day — Red Sox defeat Tigers 8-6 after Ceddanne Rafaela's seventh-inning single.
- 2. Monday: Boston starter Sonny Gray exits with right hamstring tightness; Garrett Whitlock credited with win.
- 3. Monday: Astros beat Guardians 9-2, Isaac Paredes hits two home runs.
- 4. Tuesday: Yankees shut out Red Sox 4-0; Giancarlo Stanton records three RBIs.
- 5. Tuesday: Guardians rally to beat Astros 8-5 with Chase DeLauter's bases-loaded triple.
Why it matters
The Red Sox's recent performance, both wins and losses, affects the team's standing in the season. If you're a fan, you're likely watching these games closely. The injury to Sonny Gray could impact future games. Keep an eye on updates about his condition.
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