Bogaerts hit an RBI single in the first inning, but the star was replaced defensively in the second. “Boggie is such a consistent presence,“ Red Sox slugger Kyle Schwarber said. This is no joke.”It was announced before the game that Boston reliever Hirokazu Sawamura tested positive as a virus surge that started last week continues having a daily impact on the playoff-contending Red Sox. “We were one swing away from tying that game.”The Red Sox, 20-23 since the All-Star break, have a one-game advantage over Oakland for the second AL wildcard. Red Sox left-hander Martín Pérez and right-hander Matt Barnes were added to the COVID-19 IL on Monday.

Source: thestar September 01, 2021 02:48 UTC