In the world of baseball, patience is often preached when it comes to the development of young prospects. For the Boston Red Sox, that virtue was rewarded in grand fashion on Saturday as rookie Ceddanne Rafaela put on an offensive clinic, leading his team to a resounding 17-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs at the iconic Fenway Park.
The 23-year-old from Curaçao, known for his elite defense in center field and at shortstop, had entered the game with a modest .
In a riveting extra-inning showdown, José Ramírez delivered a game-winning RBI single in the 11th inning, propelling the Cleveland Guardians to a thrilling 10-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night at Fenway Park.
With the game knotted at 7-7, Ramírez’s clutch hit broke the deadlock, driving in the go-ahead run with no outs and runners on first and second. The Guardians then capitalized on the momentum, scoring two more insurance runs on Estevan Florial’s two-run single, putting the game out of reach for the Red Sox.
As the Boston Red Sox aim to regain their footing in the highly competitive American League East, the return of infielder Pablo Reyes to the starting lineup could prove to be a pivotal move. Reyes, who had been sidelined for a day due to a scheduled rest, found himself back in the heart of the action on Wednesday night, slotted into the sixth spot in the batting order and manning the second base position against the Baltimore Orioles.
