Red Sox Lose Series Finale to Baltimore 8-3
Friday, May 05, 2017
The Red Sox fall to 15-13 on the season
Orioles Rally in 4th
The Red Sox held a 3-1 lead going into the fourth inning before Baltimore’s offense exploded for five runs to take control of the game.
With the bases loaded and nobody out, Seth Smith doubled in two runs with one out, then Machado came up with two on and two out and drove a ball over the Green Monster scoring three runs.
Baltimore would add two more runs in the fifth inning to build an 8-3 lead.
Red Sox Blown Opportunity in 7th
Boston had a chance to climb back into the game in the 7th inning after loading the bases, but Andrew Benintendi lined out to Baltimore’s Joey Rickard to end the inning.
The Red Sox had nine hits in the game, but would not score a run after taking a 3-1 lead in the third inning.
Next up
The Red Sox return to action on Friday night when they visit the Minnesota Twins for a three game series.
Friday night’s pitching matchup is Boston’s Eduardo Rodriguez against Minnesota’s Phil Hughes.
First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m.
Related Slideshow: The History of Baseball in Central Massachusetts
Baseball and Central Mass. go way back - to the 1860s. The local historical landmarks range from Mudville to Hotel Vernon to Fitton Field. A version of these highlights is posted on the site of the new, yet-to-be-formally-named Worcester Baseballteam of the three-year-old Futures Collegiate Baseball League.
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