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J.D. Martinez made hitting look easy even in the lousy weather conditions by belting his first two home runs of the season at soggy Fenway Park. Martinez sent a pair of shots over the Green Monster, rookie Michael Chavis drove in five runs and the surging Boston Red Sox beat the stumbling Seattle Mariners 11-2 to complete a three-game sweep Sunday. Chavis hit three singles. Continue to Article

May 12, 2019 6:39:pm EST

Rafael Devers makes Red Sox history with three-hit game vs Mariners originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com With all the success this Red Sox team experienced last year and the heavy presence of veterans in the starting rotation, it's easy to forget just how young the team's core is. Mookie Betts just won his first MVP at the age of 25, Andrew Benintendi is one of the more consistent hitters on the team at 24 and they have one of the top shortstops in the game in 26-year-old Xander Bogaerts. You could even include 23-year-old Michael Chavis in that group. Continue to Article

May 12, 2019 4:53:pm EST

Dustin Pedroia scratched from Saturday rehab start with 'minor knee soreness' originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Dustin Pedroia has been on the comeback trail for the better part of the last two years. After dealing with a knee injury that cost him all but three games in 2018, Pedroia started the season on the IL dealing with an injury to the same knee. He returned to play for eight games before once again suffering a setback in the knee and landing on the IL again. Continue to Article

May 12, 2019 8:36:am EST

On Friday, Jose Altuve was removed from Friday's game against the Rangers in the first inning after legging out an infield single. The early word from the Astros was that Altuve's exit was precautionary and that he was dealing with left hamstring discomfort. On Saturday, Altuve wasn't feeling any better after sleeping on it, and the tune from the organization changed a bit, as manager A.J. Hinch said before their game that he wasn't optimistic about Altuve's chances of avoiding the injured list. Continue to Article

May 12, 2019 1:27:am EST

Martinez singled to left, Betts to second. Moreland singled to center, Betts to third, Martinez to second. Bogaerts singled to left, Betts scored (4-2 SEA). Continue to Article

May 11, 2019 4:08:pm EST