Red Sox Week In Review: Boston Takes Control of the Wheel, Still Working on Righting the Ship

[Alex Mayes]

Red Sox Weekly Snapshot

Record Last Week: 4-2

Runs Scored Last Week: 23

Runs Surrendered Last Week: 17

Standings: 

5th in AL East

2 GB of 1st Place

Transactions:

4/06/26: Red Sox activated RHP Garrett Whitlock from the paternity list.

4/06/26: Red Sox optioned RHP Tyler Uberstine to Worcester Red Sox.

4/07/26: Red Sox signed free agent RHP Markel Vargas to a minor league contract.

4/07/26: Red Sox signed free agent C Dylan Mara to a minor league contract.

4/08/26: Red Sox place RHP Justin Slaten on 15-day inured list (retroactive to April 5) with a right oblique strain.

4/08/26: Red Sox recalled LHP Tyler Samaniego from Worcester Red Sox.

4/08/26: Red Sox sent LHP Patric Sandoval on a rehab assignment to Worcester Red Sox.

4/09/26: Red Sox sent 2B Anthony Seigler on a rehab assignment to Worcester Red Sox.

4/10/26: Red Sox optioned 2B Anthony Seigler to Worcester Red Sox.

4/10/26: Red Sox activated 2B Anthony Seigler from the 10-day injured list.

Scores:

Game 10 (4/06): BOS 6, MIL 8

Game 11 (4/07): BOS 3, MIL 2

Game 12 (4/08): BOS 5, MIL 0

Game 13 (4/10): BOS 2, STL 3

Game 14 (4/11): BOS 7, STL 1

Game 15 (4/12): BOS 9, STL 3

Series Breakdown/Highlights

Milwaukee Series: This was likely a series that many counted the Red Sox out of before the first pitch of the game. After game one, it seemed like we were in for more of the same. There were the Willson Contreras fireworks, the promise to “take one of them out” if the Brewers hit him again, and a collapse in the late innings after both teams battled back and forth for the majority of the contest. Game two saw what could be one of the best pitching duels of the season, Garrett Crochet against Jacob Misiorowski. They went hitter for hitter throughout the first six innings until the Red Sox broke through against the Miz and plated three runs, thanks to some timely walks. Crochet wasn’t perfect, surrendering two runs of his own in 6 ⅓ innings, but his seven strikeouts helped to right the ship against the Brewers. In game three, the Red Sox welcomed old friend Shane Drohan to the big leagues by tagging him for three earned runs in 2 ⅔ innings. Sonny Gray tossed a second gem in a row, going 6 ⅓ innings allowing three hits with two walks and two strikeouts.

 

Cardinals Series: The Red Sox looked to unleash their offensive firepower against former teammate Dustin May in the weekend opener. Instead, May turned in his best start of the season. He held the Red Sox to one earned run over 6 innings pitched with no walks and four strikeouts. Rookie Connelly Early struggled to find his control once again, surrendering one earned run over 4 ⅓ innings allowing five hits, two walks, and five strikeouts. After him, the Red Sox used four relievers out of an already taxed bullpen. Zack Kelly allowed two earned runs in ⅔ inning work while Tyler Samaniego, Greg Weissert, and Jovani Moran all worked clean innings, or part of innings, through the end of the game. On Saturday, the Red Sox erupted for seven runs, the first time they scored at least seven on the season. LHP Ranger Suarez tossed six scoreless innings, working six strikeouts and two walks. It was by far the sharpest he’s been since joining the Sox. Ceddanne Rafaela gave everyone a scare by taking a pitch off his hand, but stayed in the game. The team plated five runs in the top of the ninth. In the series finale, the Red Sox kept the same energy from the night before. They plated nine runs on the day, while Contreras notched a homer in the final game against his former team. Trevor Story had a bang up day, going four-for-five with two RBIs. Arguably most importantly. though, Brayan Bello looked mostly sharp logging 6 ⅔ innings while allowing six hits, two earned, two walks, and two strikeouts. 

 

Website Highlights

Mikey Romero has Pushed Through Endless Adversity to Arrive on Boston’s Doorstep by Nick John

Marcelo Mayer has Altered his Swing Path, and the Red Sox Should Benefit Soon by Jack Lindsay 

Connelly Early’s Strong Start Isn’t a Mirage, but There are Reasons for Concern by Alex Mayes

Looking Ahead

April 13: Red Sox (Garrett Crochet) @ Twins (Bailey Ober): 7:40 PM EDT

April 14: Red Sox (Sonny Gray) @ Twins (Mick Abel): 7:40 PM EDT

April 15: Red Sox (Connelly Early) @ Twins (Simeon Woods Richardson): 1:40 PM EDT

April 17: Tigers @ Red Sox: 7:15 PM EDT

April 18: Tigers @ Red Sox: 4:10 PM EDT

April 19: Tigers @ Red Sox: 1:35 PM EDT

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