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Rick Porcello had given the Red Sox all they could expect in Minnesota on Monday, protecting a 1-0 lead for seven innings. When manager Alex Cora signaled the bullpen to start the eighth, he didn't tab Brandon Workman or Matt Barnes, however. With his four top relievers unavailable for various reasons - Heath Hembree on the IL, Brandon Workman and Marcus Walden from recent use, Matt Barnes needing a break - Cora sent the curve-balling right-hander to the mound with simple instructions. Continue to Article

June 18, 2019 10:56:am EST

After an awfully sluggish start to their World Series title defense, the Boston Red Sox have begun to round into form. Porcello pitched seven innings to outduel Twins ace Jose Berrios, and the Red Sox stretched their winning streak to a season-high six straight games with a 2-0 victory Monday night. ''That's the best lineup in baseball, and he kept them off balance,'' Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. Continue to Article

June 18, 2019 12:13:am EST

Ken “Hawk” Harrelson may no longer be affiliated with the Chicago White Sox, but he's still hating on Wrigley Field. Harrelson took aim at the historic stadium again Monday, according to WGN's Rick Tarsitano. Since it was Harrelson, you know he didn't mince words. Continue to Article

June 17, 2019 10:04:pm EST

Highlights from the Red Sox 2-0 win over the Twins originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com FINAL SCORE: Red Sox 2, Twins 0 IN BRIEF: Rick Porcello and Jose Berrios were both on their game in this one, giving up just one run combined. The Sox bullpen was able to hold on and secure Boston's sixth straight victory. RED SOX RECORD: 40-34 HIGHLIGHTS: 1st inning J.D. Martinez singles to left, Mookie Betts scores (1-0 BOS) 4th inning Rafael Devers runs down a blooper in left field PORCELLO SHARP IN MATCHUP WITH BERRIOS He finishes with seven shutout innings with eight strikeouts 9th inning Xander Bogaerts doubles deep to right, Martinez scores (2-0 BOS) UP NEXT: @Twins, Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. Continue to Article

June 17, 2019 9:40:pm EST

These stats capture Jackie Bradley Jr.'s hot streak originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Something has clicked for Red Sox centerfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. The career . hitter has the second-highest OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage) in the American league since May 20. He's currently riding a seven-game hitting streak and has reached base safely in each of the past 12 games. Continue to Article

June 17, 2019 3:49:pm EST