Kutter Crawford allows two hits in seven-plus innings, and Rafael Devers homers in Boston’s 11th shutout of the season, 5-0.
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Royals take opener of key series with Red Sox
Cole Ragans allows just four hits through seven innings, and Kansas City gains ground in the wild-card race with a 6-1 victory.
Red Sox place reliever Justin Slaten on injured list
Slaten, out with a sore right elbow, is expected to return after the All-Star break.
Red Sox radio legend Joe Castiglione’s legacy recognized with Ford C. Frick Award
Castiglione is set to be honored with the prestigious broadcasting award next weekend in Cooperstown.
Red Sox shut out Athletics, earn another series victory
Tanner Houck allows just two hits over six innings, and Boston gets home runs from Masataka Yoshida, Wilyer Abreu and Connor Wong in a 7-0 win.
Red Sox score 8 runs in second, hold on to beat A’s
Brayan Bello strikes out 11 and Boston improves to a season-high 10 games over .500.
Boston’s Rafael Devers out of All-Star game with sore shoulder
Devers has been dealing with an injury to his AC joint for a while, according to Red Sox Manager Alex Cora.
Rafael Devers, Kutter Crawford lift Red Sox past Yankees
Devers homers twice and Crawford pitches seven scoreless innings as Boston takes two of three in New York.
Boston’s Tanner Houck, Jarren Duran, Rafael Devers named to All-Star team
Houck and Duran are named to the team for the first time and Devers for the third time.
Red Sox place reliever Chris Martin on injured list
Martin, who is deadling with a sore right elbow, will be replaced by Cam Booser.