Rookies

Red Sox's Rafaela Erupts for 7 RBIs, Silencing Cubs

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 .