By Ian Browne Right-hander Brandon Workman has pitched effectively in all three of his Major League starts, and he earned his first career win on Tuesday, leading the Red Sox past the Mariners, 8-2. Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury and Jarrod Saltalamacchia homered to back Workman, who allowed one run and whiffed nine in six innings. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By The Huffington Post News Editors
BOSTON — Manny Machado’s three-run homer capped a five-run ninth inning and gave the Baltimore Orioles an 8-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.
The Red Sox had gone ahead 5-3 in the sixth on consecutive homers by Daniel Nava and Jarrod Saltalamacchia. But closer Joel Hanrahan couldn’t hold the lead on a night when their nearly 10-year home sellout streak ended after two seasons in which they missed the playoffs.
Source: FULL ARTICLE at Huffington Post
By Evan Drellich Felix Doubront tossed four shutout innings and Jarrod Saltalamacchia blasted a two-run homer in a 5-0 blanking of the Twins on Friday. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB
By Ian Browne There might have been an opportunity lost for Ryan Lavarnway during his late-season audition with the Red Sox in 2012, when he hit .157 in 153 at-bats. There might be another opportunity coming soon — perhaps this year if there is an injury to another catcher or should Jarrod Saltalamacchia depart as a free agent next offseason. …read more
Source: FULL ARTICLE at MLB