José De León pitched a career-high 6 2/3 innings in his first outing in two years to help the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers that clinched the AL Central title for the Cleveland Guardians
David Bailey
Staff Writer
David Bailey is a Maine native who joined the Central Maine Newspapers sports staff in August 2022 after three years on the news desk (where he continues to contribute). From 2003-19, David was the sports night editor at the Valley News, nestled on the Connecticut River between New Hampshire and Vermont. David, who grew up in Yarmouth and graduated from the University of Maine, lives in Augusta with his cat, Rufus, and chips away toward completing his 1973 Topps baseball set.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Marcus Jones’ 87-yard punt return TD sparks Patriots in romp over Panthers
Drake Maye throws for two touchdowns and runs for another as New England reaches the .500 mark.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Garrett Crochet fans 12 as Red Sox hold off Yankees
Carlos Narváez’s solo homer caps a six-run first inning as Boston takes the series finale from New York.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Maye accounts for 3 TDs and Patriots top Dolphins 33-27 for Vrabel’s 1st win as New England coach
Antonio Gibson’s 90-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter gives New England the lead for good.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs shut out in season finale
Portland is held to just three hits in a loss to Binghamton.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, News, Sports
Red Sox and closer Aroldis Chapman reach $13.3 million deal for 2026
The 37-year-old fireballer has a career-low 1.02 ERA and 27 saves this season.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, News, Sports
Duran’s inside-the-park homer carries Red Sox past Pirates
Boston takes the series finale and avoids a three-game sweep.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs drop series finale to Yard Goats
Julio Carreras has three hits, including a home run, for Hartford.
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Ninth-inning homers lift Marlins past the Red Sox
Boston’s bullpen serves up a pair of long balls in the teams’ series finale
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs drop series finale to Patriots
After Portland ties the game in the ninth inning, Somerset scored three in the 10th to take the win.