Red Sox keep rolling this month
Boston won its 11th consecutive game on Sunday, the longest winning streak for any major league team in September or later since the Tigers put together 12 straight wins in Sept. 2011, the Elias Sports Bureau notes.
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92-64, 1st in AL East
Red Sox rack up the K's vs. Rays
In all, Boston pitchers struck out 23 Tampa Bay hitters, including 21 in the first nine innings -- a major league record. But perhaps the most important number is two -- the Red Sox's magic number to clinch the AL East. What we learned Sunday
MLB Power Rankings: Red Sox move past Indians
The Cubs held on to the top spot, but the Red Sox are right behind them after 11 straight wins. Are the two headed for an October showdown?
Cubs still atop power rankings despite Red Sox's streak (0:57)
Scott Lauber ESPN Staff Writer
David Ortiz told reporters in Tampa that he couldn't stop thinking about Jose Fernandez throughout Red Sox's 10-inning victory. "It's a sad day, man. Such a young, humble great kid. All the good things going on in his life and all of a sudden this tragedy happening, it's inexplicable."
Ortiz gets emotional during moment of silence for Jose Fernandez (0:15)
Dustin Pedroia steps up as Red Sox extend streak
Once again, Dustin Pedroia had a huge play in a Red Sox victory, evading a tag at home plate to help the Red Sox win their 11th straight game.
Red Sox squeeze by Rays for 11th straight win (1:12)
MLB record: Red Sox strike out 11 Rays in row
The Red Sox set a major league record Sunday when Eduardo Rodriguez and Heath Hembree combined to strike out 11 consecutive batters in Boston's 3-2 victory over the Rays.
Pedroia dances around catcher for go-ahead run (0:40)
Pedroia's baserunning helps Red Sox beat Rays 3-2 in 10
Dustin Pedroia used nifty baserunning to score from first base on David Ortiz's double in the 10th inning, and the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Sunday.
Rays honor David Ortiz in private ceremony
Per the Red Sox slugger's wishes, the Rays canceled their pregame ceremony to honor David Ortiz on Sunday following the death of Jose Fernandez and instead handed him his gifts in private.
Lineup: Red Sox (91-64) at Rays (65-89)
- 1. Dustin Pedroia, 2B (R)
- 2. Xander Bogaerts, SS (R)
- 3. David Ortiz, DH (L)
- 4. Mookie Betts, RF (R)
- 5. Hanley Ramirez, 1B (R)
- 6. Travis Shaw, 3B (L)
- 7. Chris Young, LF (R)
- 8. Andrew Benintendi, CF (L)
- 9. Christian Vazquez, C (R)
- SP: Eduardo Rodriguez, LHP
Dustin Pedroia slams his way out of slump for Red Sox
Dustin Pedroia's grand slam powered a 10th straight Red Sox win to clinch a playoff berth and reduce their magic number to win the AL East to three.
Pedroia, Red Sox top Rays, clinch playoff spot (0:47)
Pedroia hits slam, Porcello gets 22nd win, Red Sox beat Rays
Dustin Pedroia hit a grand slam to help Rick Porcello to his major league-leading 22nd win and the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 Saturday for their 10th straight win.
Pedroia smacks go-ahead grand slam (0:20)
Christina Kahrl MLB Staff Writer
From Tommy Rancel at Red Sox-Rays: The hot corner has been a cold spot for the Red Sox, but a familiar face could be back to help in time for the team's postseason run. Pablo Sandoval took part in pre-game workouts on Saturday, including batting practice and fielding ground balls at third base. The 30-year-old has been a disappointment in his time with Boston, but with the club's third basemen hitting just .244/.310/.389 on the year with a .676 OPS in September, the Red Sox are likely to keep their options open as they look toward October.
Jim Bowden ESPN Senior Writer
To be clear, there is no chance that Pablo Sandoval is on the Red Sox post-season's rosters despite reports of the contrary. Just not enough time to get competitive at bats to contribute at a level better than the players on their present roster.
Sandoval back in picture for Red Sox this year
Pablo Sandoval could return for the Red Sox this season, likely as an injury replacement if Boston makes the playoffs.
David Ortiz owns the Rays
Highlights from David Ortiz's career vs. the Tampa Bay Rays, a team that he has been prolific against.
David Ortiz gets the party started early in Red Sox win over Rays
As David Ortiz's farewell tour rolls on, his historic two-run homer fuels a Red Sox win and pushes them one step closer to an AL East title.
David Ortiz hits 2-run homer, Red Sox beat Rays 2-1
David Ortiz hit a two-run homer in the first inning to set the RBI record for a player in his final season, and the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Friday night.
Ortiz bests Shoeless Joe for most final-year RBIs
David Ortiz's two-run homer at Tampa Bay on Friday gave him 124 RBIs this year to put him ahead of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson for most RBIs in a final season.
David Ortiz retirement tour: One last meeting with the Rays
David Ortiz has punished the Rays. Take a look back at some of his most memorable accomplishments against them.
2016 AL East Standings
Team Leaders 2016
- Batting
- Pitching
Home Runs
Batting Average
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs8611st
Batting Average.2851st
On Base Percentage.3501st
Slugging Percentage.4671st
Earned Run Average3.999th
Quality Starts85Tied-5th
WHIP1.268th
BAA.2467th
