“He’s a tone-setter at the top of the lineup,” Red Sox starter Garrett Richards said. THESE BOOTSThe Red Sox had gone five straight games without an error, one short of their longest string of the season, before committing two in the second inning on Friday night. PITCHING INInfielder Ronald Torreyes pitched the eighth for Philadelphia, retiring the Red Sox in order on just five pitches — all strikes. Red Sox: Catcher Kevin Plawecki (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and catcher Connor Wong was optioned to Triple-A Worcester. UP NEXTLoading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...LHP Matt Moore (0-1) faces LHP Martín Pérez (7-4) in the second game of the three-game series.

Source: thestar July 10, 2021 03:11 UTC