Rafael Devers' 2-run double in the 8th inning lifts Red Sox over Nationals 4-2
Rafael Devers hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
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Rafael Devers hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
Chris Sale couldn't make it through the fifth inning in his second start back from a shoulder injury, and the Boston Red Sox suffered another blow to their playoff hopes, losing 10-7 to the last-place Washington Nationals on Thursday.
Keibert Ruiz hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning, Stone Garrett homered twice for the first time in his career, and the Washington Nationals beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Wednesday night.
Boston, which remained three games behind Toronto for the American League's last wild-card spot, has won six of eight.
Christian Vázquez tripled home the tie-breaking run in the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox moved to the brink of a postseason berth.
Hunter Renfroe and Bobby Dalbec hit back-to-back homers and the Red Sox beat the Nationals 4-2 Friday night to remain in postseason position.
The Boston Red Sox have added a bat before the trade deadline.
There were some rumblings that maybe Jon Lester would return to Boston and finish his career where it started, but the Red Sox never reached out and Lester is now a member of the Washington Nationals.
Bobby Dalbec hit a two-run homer in his major league debut, Rafael Devers hit a pair of home runs, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Nationals 9-5 on Sunday.
Xander Bogaerts hit an early three-run homer and Boston's bullpen finished with 6 2/3 scoreless innings, lifting the Red Sox over the Washington Nationals 5-3 Saturday.
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The 2019 World Series features the AL champion Houston Astros and the NL champion Washington Nationals in a historic pitching matchup.
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo waved the white flag Tuesday by trading two of the team's veteran players, despite still being firmly in the playoff race.
The Red Sox celebrated Independence Day by sweeping away the Nationals in Washington.
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Max Scherzer is without question one of the single best pitchers in all of baseball. There's even less doubt that Rick Porcello is one of the worst hitters in the majors.
The Boston Red Sox scored a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night.
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Alex Cora to the Red Sox as their next manager seemed like a sure thing in recent days. But one other team is hoping to change that.
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The 2018 Red Sox season will start a little earlier than usual, and end with three games against the Yankees at Fenway Park.
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The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals took a memorable tour of the U.S. Naval Academy before engaging in one last inconsequential baseball game prior to opening day.
American Airlines and Frontier Airlines planes clipped wings at Logan Airport in Boston Monday.
The dog was in the well for more than two hours with two feet of water at the bottom.
A walk signal has been made longer in an intersection that causes considerable anxiety outside the Forest Hills MBTA stop.
Staffing issues at the Pepperell Fire Department came to a head Sunday night, when the fire station was completely empty after 5 p.m.
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has been removed from the Commissioner Exempt List, the NFL announced Monday.
If you're planning on traveling on Thanksgiving Day in Massachusetts, it will be a mess with rain and possibly some snow.
American Airlines and Frontier Airlines planes clipped wings at Logan Airport in Boston Monday.
Travelers rushed to Logan Airport on Monday hoping to get ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday crowds and a potential storm.
A dramatic, high speed police chase in central Massachusetts came to a peaceful end Monday when the driver surrendered to officers.
The dog was in the well for more than two hours with two feet of water at the bottom.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
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John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
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Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
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New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has been removed from the Commissioner Exempt List, the NFL announced Monday.
While the Patriots are away on their bye week, Gillette Stadium will host eight Massachusetts High School Super Bowls.
Kristaps Porzingis is returning to the court for the Boston Celtics.
Jerod Mayo said his team took Sunday's "butt-kicking" at the hands of the Dolphins personally, and dismissed a report that players were laughing in the locker room after the defeat.
The New England Patriots had another defensive no-show Sunday in Miami, leaving Jerod Mayo and his coaching staff searching for answers.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
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Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
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