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Red Sox place Marcelo Mayer on IL
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Red Sox backup catcher Connor Wong‘s double to lead off the third inning Friday was his first extra-base hit this season. He said he's faced "challenges" this season beyond adjusting to a new role.
Shohei Ohtani did not homer – for the first time in a week – but Teoscar Hernandez did on Friday night as the Dodgers beat the Red Sox 5-2.
Emmet Sheehan goes five innings, the bullpen holds the Red Sox scoreless over the final four and Teoscar Hernandez hits a two-run homer as they kick off a nine-game road trip with a 5-2 win.
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After trading away Rafael Devers earlier in the season, could the Red Sox go all-in on Mike Trout? Kevin Millar would love to see it.
The Red Sox aren't hitting much in the second half and that's made a demanding stretch all the more difficult.
Red Sox fans will have to wait to welcome Mookie Betts back to Fenway Park this weekend versus the Los Angeles Dodgers.